Food pantry shutdown at Floyd County Library sparks concern for low-income families
Floyd County Library faces backlash after deciding to phase out Community Corner food pantry program.
May 11, 2026Open source
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'It's heartbreaking': New Albany food pantry to close
Since 2021, the Floyd County library has made food insecurity their concern. Now, that priority is shifting.
May 8, 2026Open source
Louisville reshapes NIL approach as 502Circle transitions operations to Floyd Street Media
Heird made the announcement in a statement Tuesday while thanking 502Circle founder Marc Spiegel and the donors who helped establish the collective during th...
May 6, 2026Open source
Johnson County authorities seek public's help finding missing man
The Johnson County Sheriff's Office is investigating a missing persons case involving David Scott Dalton, 51. Family members say the last contact they had wi...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
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Gov. Beshear extends 10-cent gas tax cut for 33 Kentucky communities
Louisville is among the 33 communities who will continue to receive a tax cut at the pump.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
America 250: How Cincinnati played a role in the Underground Railroad, path to freedom
Ohio played a pivotal role in the American abolitionist movement as a free state that bordered slave states like Kentucky and Virginia.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Family fights to continue daughter's care after mold forces them from NKY home
A Texas family relocated to Walton, Kentucky, in 2022 so their daughter with rare health complications could get the treatment she needs and can only get at...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Could this be the year a Democrat wins the Central Kentucky’s congressional seat?
Could this be the year a Democrat wins the Central Kentucky’s congressional seat?
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Kentucky State University announces expected drop in undergraduate enrollment
KSU says they are tightening their financial and academic rules, which is expected to drop the undergraduate enrollment rate.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Woman dies after being struck on I-75 while chasing pet, KSP says
Kentucky State Police are handling the accidents that occurred near the 62-mile marker on I-75 North.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Urban County Council passes data center moratorium
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The Lexington Urban County Council unanimously passed a data center moratorium during a Tuesday work session, according to several me...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Grain-to-Glass: Clark County distillery turns Kentucky farm crops into craft spirits
A small craft distillery in downtown Winchester is turning Kentucky farm crops into handcrafted spirits, keeping a centuries-old tradition alive in the process.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Emmy-winning actor Kelsey Grammer joins cast Kentucky based film 'Ethan Almighty'
Emmy-winning actor Kelsey Grammer, best known for his role as Dr. Fraiser Crane in "Cheers" and "Fraiser," has joined the cast of "Ethan Almighty," Deadline...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Community group holds strategy meeting in opposition to Lexington data center sale
A Lexington community group is pushing back after the former Lexmark data center on New Circle Road was sold to DartPoints Operating Company, a Dallas-based...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
At least 1 dead after rollover crash downs power lines near Louisville's airport, police say
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A deadly rollover crash brought traffic delays and downed power lines Tuesday afternoon to part of Crittenden Drive.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Beshear extends gas tax relief for some Kentucky cities and counties, including Louisville
In total, Beshear granted extended relief for 33 cities and counties that requested it.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Nic Smith: Georgia native, Kentucky football player dies at 20
The University of Kentucky athletic department confirmed defensive lineman Nic “Happy” Smith, who grew up in Loganville, died on Monday.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Kentucky football defensive lineman Nic ‘Happy’ Smith dies at age 20
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky redshirt freshman defensive lineman Nic Smith has died, the university announced Monday afternoon. “Today our hearts are broken...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Kentucky football defensive lineman Nic ‘Happy’ Smith dies at age 20
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky redshirt freshman defensive lineman Nic Smith has died, the university announced Monday afternoon. “Today our hearts are broken...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Kentucky football defensive lineman Nic ‘Happy’ Smith dies at age 20
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky redshirt freshman defensive lineman Nic Smith has died, the university announced Monday afternoon. “Today our hearts are broken...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Kentucky football defensive lineman Nic ‘Happy’ Smith dies at age 20
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky redshirt freshman defensive lineman Nic Smith has died, the university announced Monday afternoon. “Today our hearts are broken...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Kentucky football defensive lineman Nic ‘Happy’ Smith dies at age 20
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky redshirt freshman defensive lineman Nic Smith has died, the university announced Monday afternoon. “Today our hearts are broken...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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Gov. Beshear extends 10-cent gas tax cut for 33 Kentucky communities
Louisville is among the 33 communities who will continue to receive a tax cut at the pump.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
America 250: How Cincinnati played a role in the Underground Railroad, path to freedom
Ohio played a pivotal role in the American abolitionist movement as a free state that bordered slave states like Kentucky and Virginia.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Family fights to continue daughter's care after mold forces them from NKY home
A Texas family relocated to Walton, Kentucky, in 2022 so their daughter with rare health complications could get the treatment she needs and can only get at...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Could this be the year a Democrat wins the Central Kentucky’s congressional seat?
Could this be the year a Democrat wins the Central Kentucky’s congressional seat?
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Kentucky State University announces expected drop in undergraduate enrollment
KSU says they are tightening their financial and academic rules, which is expected to drop the undergraduate enrollment rate.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Woman dies after being struck on I-75 while chasing pet, KSP says
Kentucky State Police are handling the accidents that occurred near the 62-mile marker on I-75 North.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Urban County Council passes data center moratorium
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The Lexington Urban County Council unanimously passed a data center moratorium during a Tuesday work session, according to several me...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Grain-to-Glass: Clark County distillery turns Kentucky farm crops into craft spirits
A small craft distillery in downtown Winchester is turning Kentucky farm crops into handcrafted spirits, keeping a centuries-old tradition alive in the process.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Emmy-winning actor Kelsey Grammer joins cast Kentucky based film 'Ethan Almighty'
Emmy-winning actor Kelsey Grammer, best known for his role as Dr. Fraiser Crane in "Cheers" and "Fraiser," has joined the cast of "Ethan Almighty," Deadline...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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