Kentucky News

FRANKFORT, Ky. - In a state capital where more damaging budget cuts loom, with no short-term prospects for an infusion of money from the private sector to the public sector, via taxes or gambling, some do-gooders met last week to see if the state and its children can get some long-term help from the foundations and individuals who make up what is ...

The Southern Cherokee Nation of Kentucky has been very active over the last several months.

T hey were angry about the food. A guard at a Kentucky prison says that was the main reason inmates rioted and set fire to buildings in August.

Two Kentucky middle school students face criminal charges after pulling a prank in which one allegedly urinated in the drink of another student.

Steve Beshear has three candidates to consider for an open district court judgeship that covers four eastern Kentucky counties.

Slideshow A suspect under arrest as part of "Operation Pill Creek" in Kentucky. One of the largest drug roundups in Kentucky state history is underway right now.

A state senator is proposing a constitutional amendment that -- if approved by the General Assembly and then voters -- would allow video gambling machines in Kentucky.

Ohio voters cleared the way in Tuesday's election for casinos to be built in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, and Toledo.

First lady Jane Beshear is urging Kentuckians to donate coats to help the poor during this year's upcoming winter.

On October 1, the Kentucky Supreme Court joined those of both Ohio and Indiana in holding that sex offender residency laws could not be applied retroactively.

Health officials say there have been three more deaths in Kentucky related to the swine flu, bringing the state's total to 18.

Two Louisville residents are the latest swine flu victims in Kentucky. The women, aged 42 and 54, died in the overnight hours Tuesday.

With voters approving casinos in Ohio during Tuesday's election, the focus now turns to how the vote will affect surrounding states, including Kentucky and Indiana.

Project Graduate is geared toward former college students who have at least 90 credits but didn't get a degree.

FRANKFORT, Ky. - The Kentucky Supreme Court on Monday denied a stay of its recent ruling striking down residency restrictions on sex offenders convicted before July 2006.

A state supreme court ruling is allowing sex offenders to live wherever they like, including near schools, playgrounds and day cares.

The Democrats have made their choice of candidate for the upcoming special election to fill the vacant 96th District Kentucky House seat.

FRANKFORT, Ky. - More than 200 authors, artists and illustrators will be featured Saturday at the 28th annual Kentucky Book Fair.

There is so much deadfall in the 12 westernmost counties of the state that controlled burns will be used to dispose of it.

The Kentucky Public Service Commission says customers should have smaller heating bill this year, due to lower wholesale natural gas prices.