Nov 01 1 worker dead, another trapped after Kentucky coal plant building being demolished collapses By Leah Willingham, Associated Press Officials say several rescuers were inside the rubble as part of the rescue effort. Continue reading
Oct 27 Watch 8:41 How a young conductor in Kentucky is using music to serve his community By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport At a time when many classical music and other traditional arts organizations are facing major challenges, a young conductor in Louisville, Kentucky, is expanding the playbook. He's combining music-making with public service and orchestrating community in every corner of the… Continue watching
Aug 30 WATCH: Senate GOP leader McConnell appears to freeze again, this time in Kentucky By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell appeared to briefly freeze up and was unable to answer a question from a reporter at an event in Kentucky on Wednesday. Continue reading
Aug 21 School choice advocacy groups hammer away at Kentucky's Democratic governor in campaign ads By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press While Republican Daniel Cameron has downplayed his support for charter schools and vouchers in his education plans, school choice advocates have pumped millions into ads attacking his opponent, Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear. Continue reading
Aug 11 Kentucky school district's bus route meltdown draws public outrage, calls for change By Bruce Schreiner, Dylan Lovan, Travis Loller, Associated Press It took just one disastrous day for Jefferson County Public Schools leaders to completely reexamine the transportation plan for Kentucky's largest district, which serves 96,000 students. Continue reading
Jul 21 Louisville, Kentucky names first Black woman police chief By Dylan Lovan, Associated Press Louisville interim police chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel is formally taking the job of new chief. Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg announced Thursday that she was chosen after a nationwide search. Continue reading
Jul 19 High-water rescue crews save people flooded in Northeast as death toll rises By Associated Press Atmospheric scientists say the global warming responsible for unrelenting heat in the Southwest also is making this kind of extreme rainfall a more frequent reality. Continue reading
Jul 14 Kentucky's ban on gender-affirming care takes effect as federal judge lifts injunction By Bruce Schreiner, Dylan Lovan, Associated Press The latest ruling means the Kentucky prohibition takes effect. It prevents transgender minors from accessing puberty blockers and hormone therapy. Continue reading
Jun 28 Portions of transgender youth care bans in Kentucky, Tennessee blocked by federal judges By Bruce Schreiner, Dylan Lovan, Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Federal judges in Kentucky and Tennessee on Wednesday blocked portions of bans on gender-affirming care for transgender youth. Continue reading
May 17 Trump-backed candidate wins Republican primary to face Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear in November By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press Attorney General Daniel Cameron has won the Republican primary for Kentucky governor and will face Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear in November. Continue reading