Kentucky Government News

More than $4 million in federal stimulus money will go to child care providers' after-school programs.

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A guard at a Kentucky prison says inmates who rioted and set fire to buildings in August were upset over the food they were being served.

An exclusive WHAS11/Survey USA poll released Sunday shows widespread disapproval in the bluegrass state.

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.

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.

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.

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

The Kentucky Supreme Court on Monday denied the state's request to suspend its recent ruling which loosened restrictions on where convicted sex offenders may live.

Kentucky is a beautiful state, with many wonders and treasures to engender a feeling of pride among its citizens.

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 ...

Gov. Steve Beshear announced today that Kentucky is joining forces with an innovative national effort to curb smoking by providing smokers with resources specifically designed to help those struggling with quitting the habit.

Ryle High School teacher Durell "Butch" Hamm has been named Kentucky Teacher of the Year.

A group of environmental organizations and three citizens are asking the state Public Service Commission to halt plans for a coal-fired power plant in eastern Kentucky.

Gov. Steve Beshear says $850,000 in federal stimulus money is now available to Kentucky farmers for projects to improve energy efficiency.

FRANKFORT , Ky. a ' The largest drug roundup in Kentuckya TMs history unfolded this week as state, local and federal officers stormed dozens of homes with felony arrest warrants for 518 people, striking at the heart of an illegal prescription drug trafficking organization.

Gov. Steve Beshear today announced that $850,000 in American Reinvestment and Recovery Act funds are now available to Kentucky's farmers on approved energy efficiency cost-share items.

The Kentucky Department for Public Health and the Lincoln Trail District Health Department are reporting the first H1N1 influenza-associated death in a Hardin County resident.