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Beshear says some US service members killed in Iran had Kentucky ties

March 4, 2026 Kisha Jones

. (WKYT) – UPDATE: Gov. Andy Beshear clarified the ties some of the U.S. service members killed during the military campaign in Iran had to Kentucky. Beshear said at least four of the soldiers killed were assigned […]

KSP investigating deadly crash involving Boyle County Sheriff’s Office cruiser

March 4, 2026 Kisha Jones

(LEX 18) — Kentucky State Police are investigating a deadly crash that happened on Tuesday night on US-127 involving a Boyle County Sheriff’s Office cruiser. According to KSP, they responded to the intersection of US-127 […]

AAA: Gas Prices Spike as Iranian Conflict Continues

March 4, 2026 Kisha Jones

According to AAA, today’s national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is $3.19, which is 20 cents more than Monday and 31 cents higher than a month ago. Some local areas have seen prices […]

Team Kentucky To Begin Annual Targeting of Harmful and Invasive Roadside Vegetation

March 4, 2026 Kisha Jones

To prevent infrastructure damage and maintain roadway visibility, Team Kentucky’s transportation crews will soon begin roadside treatments targeting invasive and harmful vegetation. “There’s a lot that goes into maintaining the integrity and safety of our roads,” […]

Bill would allow state police to transfer machine guns to Ky. residents

March 3, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – A Kentucky lawmaker has introduced a bill that would allow the state to transfer machine guns to residents through a program administered by Kentucky State Police. House Bill 749, sponsored by Rep. TJ […]

Kentucky flood insurance costs rising amid increased flooding, expert says

March 3, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – This week is Kentucky Flood Safety Awareness Week, a period focused on helping residents prepare for flooding before it occurs. For Kentucky homeowners, that preparation may carry a financial cost. Bankrate finds Kentucky […]

Proposed Kentucky bill aims to expand Amber Alert criteria, strengthen alert system

March 3, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – A Kentucky lawmaker introduced a bill that would expand the requirements for initiating an Amber Alert. Under Senate Bill 289, Amber Alerts could be issued if authorities determine that the disappearance of a […]

Kentucky Voices for Health raises concerns over Medicaid copays in House Bill 2

March 3, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WBKO) – As House Bill 2 moves forward in Frankfort, advocates with Kentucky Voices for Health say they are concerned about new Medicaid copayments included in the bill. Under the proposal, the state could implement […]

Churchill Downs highlights Derby 152 contenders

March 3, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WAVE) – With just two months left before the Kentucky Derby, the field is taking shape. Churchill Downs’ Senior Communication Director Darren Rogers joined WAVE News Anchor Dawne Gee in studio to talk about the […]

Drug task force prepares for new synthetic opioid found in Kentucky

March 3, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WBKO) -The Warren County Drug Task Force is staying alert and spreading awareness for the possible arrival of Cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid recently detected in Kentucky. Drug alert issued through regional intelligence network According to […]

Kentucky recidivism rate declines for second year, Gov. Beshear says

March 2, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday, Feb. 26 that Kentucky’s recidivism rate has declined for the second year in a row, with 70% of people released from prisons over the past two years not […]

Cities Drive Kentucky License Plate fund aims to support disaster relief across the commonwealth

March 2, 2026 Kisha Jones

(LEX 18) — With peak flood season approaching in eastern Kentucky, a new license plate is hitting the road with a mission: helping communities recover when disaster strikes. The Kentucky League […]

Beshear says some US service members killed in Iran had Kentucky ties

KSP investigating deadly crash involving Boyle County Sheriff’s Office cruiser

AAA: Gas Prices Spike as Iranian Conflict Continues

Team Kentucky To Begin Annual Targeting of Harmful and Invasive Roadside Vegetation

Bill would allow state police to transfer machine guns to Ky. residents

Kentucky flood insurance costs rising amid increased flooding, expert says

Proposed Kentucky bill aims to expand Amber Alert criteria, strengthen alert system

Kentucky Voices for Health raises concerns over Medicaid copays in House Bill 2

Churchill Downs highlights Derby 152 contenders

Drug task force prepares for new synthetic opioid found in Kentucky

Kentucky recidivism rate declines for second year, Gov. Beshear says

Cities Drive Kentucky License Plate fund aims to support disaster relief across the commonwealth

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