State News

September 27, 2026

Local Headlines

[ September 25, 2026 ] Cards on the Road Tonight Taking on the Eastern Eagles Local News
[ September 25, 2026 ] Wanted Individual Apprehended After Drone-Assisted Search in Pulaski County Local News
[ September 25, 2026 ] Monticello Mayor Kenny Catron Elected City Official of the Year Local News
[ September 25, 2026 ] Special Deer Hunt Begins Today Local News
[ September 25, 2026 ] Sheriff’s Office Weekly Arrest and Activity Log Local News

Martin police chief terminated after leading protest against mayor

March 26, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WYMT) – The Martin City Council met Tuesday night for the first time since a public protest began calling for the resignation of Mayor Sam Howell, during which council members announced the termination of the […]

Kentucky State University receives legislative funding with new requirements

March 26, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Kentucky’s only public historically black university is getting a legislative lifeline. Senate Bill 185 would create a partnership between Kentucky State University, the Kentucky General Assembly, and the Council on Postsecondary Education to […]

Kentucky, much of U.S. see population growth slow in latest Census estimates

March 26, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Kentucky and much of the country saw population growth slow in the past year, with the U.S. Census Bureau reporting widespread deceleration in counties and metro areas between July 1, 2024, and July […]

Kentucky lawmakers have few days left to pass budget, other bills

March 26, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Kentucky lawmakers are running out of time to pass key laws for this year’s session, with next Tuesday marking the last day before the veto period. The budget plus high-profile bills remain unresolved. […]

Kentucky creates storm shelter fund, but no money allocated yet

March 25, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Gov. Andy Beshear signed a bill into law Monday that creates a fund to help Kentucky homeowners pay for storm shelters, but no money has been set aside for the program yet. According […]

Martin City Council announces firing of police chief

March 25, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WYMT/WKYT) – The Martin City Council announced the termination of the city’s police chief Michael Cagle during a meeting Tuesday night. The city council started the meeting by saying Mayor Sam Howell was unable to […]

Jonah Bevin’s attorney reacts to former Gov. Bevin being found in contempt of court

March 25, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – An order of arrest has been issued for former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail or a fine of $500 for contempt of court in Jefferson County. […]

Rate of equine fatalities rose at tracks, including Churchill Downs, in 2025; agreement between HISA, CDI reached

March 25, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WAVE/WKYT) – According to new figures out from HISA, the “Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority”, the rate of horses dying from racing injuries went up in 2025. The 2025 Annual Metric Report released by HISA […]

AAA: Gas Prices Continue to Rise; National Average Adds $1 Over the Month

March 25, 2026 Kisha Jones

Gas prices in West Central Kentucky are 39 cents higher this week at $3.732 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Nationwide Trends: Spring has begun, and prices at the pump have continued […]

Teen arrested with gun on Kentucky State University campus

March 25, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Police at Kentucky State University arrested a 19-year-old man after an officer spotted a weapon in his book bag. Alonzo White was arrested Monday afternoon after an officer stopped him to search his […]

Senator Paul, Congressman Massie call for quick end to Iran war

March 24, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WAVE/WKYT) – Two Kentucky Republicans, most often at odds with President Trump, both have serious questions about why and how the war in Iran is being fought. Senator Rand Paul and Congressman Thomas Massie spoke […]

Police searching for missing Morehead teen

March 24, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office shared information about a missing teenager from Morehead. 16-year-old Tionna Ramya Smith was last seen March 18, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Tionna Ramya Smith has […]

Martin police chief terminated after leading protest against mayor

Kentucky State University receives legislative funding with new requirements

Kentucky, much of U.S. see population growth slow in latest Census estimates

Kentucky lawmakers have few days left to pass budget, other bills

Kentucky creates storm shelter fund, but no money allocated yet

Martin City Council announces firing of police chief

Jonah Bevin’s attorney reacts to former Gov. Bevin being found in contempt of court

Rate of equine fatalities rose at tracks, including Churchill Downs, in 2025; agreement between HISA, CDI reached

AAA: Gas Prices Continue to Rise; National Average Adds $1 Over the Month

Teen arrested with gun on Kentucky State University campus

Senator Paul, Congressman Massie call for quick end to Iran war

Police searching for missing Morehead teen

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