Body found at Grayson Lake identified as Marly Kinney
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) — A body recovered from Grayson Lake in Carter County on Sunday afternoon has been identified as Marly Kinney, a 19-year-old from Ashla...
Jun 29, 2026Open source
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Events in Frankfort to celebrate 'America250' on Fourth of July
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Gov. Andy Beshear is inviting Kentuckians to “Kentucky Celebrates America250” on July 4 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (ET) on the Kentu...
Jun 29, 2026Open source
Kentucky dealing with aftermath of devastating flash flooding
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) - Gov. Andy Beshear gave an update Sunday afternoon about historic flash flooding that swept through the commonwealth this weekend with m...
Jun 29, 2026Open source
We handed Frankfort a win on Kentucky’s housing crisis. It wasn’t enough
Kentucky suffers a shortage of more than 200,000 homes and the vast majority of that gap is a lack of housing for low-income households.
Jun 27, 2026Open source
City of Frankfort fights Alzheimer's disparity with Unity in the Community event
According to University of Kentucky medical research, Frankfort once identified as having one of the nation's highest rates of Alzheimer's disease among Afri...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Kentucky AG Russell Coleman asks Supreme Court to block mail-order abortion pills
FILE - Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman speaks in Frankfort, Ky., Jan. 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)
May 9, 2026Open source
Hundreds of employees at the University of Kentucky will be laid off, federal notices show
Employees at the University of Kentucky, including 926 food service workers, are facing layoffs, according to federally-required notices.
May 6, 2026Open source
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Shelby County reflects on deep roots in America's 250-year history
As the country marks America’s 250th birthday, one Kentucky community is reflecting on its deep roots in the nation's history.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
KSP: Off-duty police officer killed in officer-involved shooting near Florence
Kentucky State Police is investigating after an off-duty police officer was killed in an officer-involved shooting Friday night near Florence.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
CRAWFORD | Kentucky paid for Milan Momcilovic. Mark Pope still had to recruit him
Milan Momcilovic committed to Kentucky without ever setting foot on campus. It’s not that unusual, especially these days. But still instructive.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
KY Democratic Senate candidate says voters deserve ‘honest answer’ about McConnell’s health
The Kentucky Democrat who is hoping to succeed Republican U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell says voters should know more about McConnell's health.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Utility regulator launches investigation into ‘troubling’ Kentucky Power planning practices
Kentucky’s utility regulator has launched an investigation into concerns it has about "troubling" managerial and planning practices at Kentucky Power.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
As Kentucky GOP numbers have grown, 25 counties still have more registered Democrats
While Kentucky Republicans have been gaining an edge in voter registration, Democrats still have an edge in some counties.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Alexa Minton’s Forecast | Tracking some steamy storms ahead for the Fourth of July weekend
The holiday weekend is shaping up to be a classic midsummer stretch across Kentucky, with heat, humidity, and occasional storm chances all in the mix.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Behind the badge: 3 Lexington firefighter brothers share lifelong bond of service
Lexington firefighters answer a daily call to protect the city. But what sets one group of men apart is the bond they share off the clock.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Motorcycle crash on Old Richmond Road leaves driver with life-threatening injuries
A motorcycle driver was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a single-vehicle crash on Old Richmond Road near the Madison County line e...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Summer slide: How parents can keep kids learning before school starts this fall
Children may be enjoying their summer break, but education experts warn that time away from the classroom can lead to what's known as the "summer slide"
Jul 4, 2026Open source
'Let that division go.' | Kentucky veteran and his friends plant 250 flags for Independence Day
'Let that division go.' | Kentucky veteran and his friends plant 250 flags for Independence Day
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Kentucky launches new program to track domestic violence across Commonwealth
Kentucky is launching a new program that is aimed at tracking domestic violence incidents across the Commonwealth.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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Frankfort is in Franklin County, Kentucky.
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40601, 40602, 40603, 40604, 40618, 40619, 40620, 40621, 40622
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Shelby County reflects on deep roots in America's 250-year history
As the country marks America’s 250th birthday, one Kentucky community is reflecting on its deep roots in the nation's history.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
KSP: Off-duty police officer killed in officer-involved shooting near Florence
Kentucky State Police is investigating after an off-duty police officer was killed in an officer-involved shooting Friday night near Florence.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
CRAWFORD | Kentucky paid for Milan Momcilovic. Mark Pope still had to recruit him
Milan Momcilovic committed to Kentucky without ever setting foot on campus. It’s not that unusual, especially these days. But still instructive.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
KY Democratic Senate candidate says voters deserve ‘honest answer’ about McConnell’s health
The Kentucky Democrat who is hoping to succeed Republican U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell says voters should know more about McConnell's health.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Utility regulator launches investigation into ‘troubling’ Kentucky Power planning practices
Kentucky’s utility regulator has launched an investigation into concerns it has about "troubling" managerial and planning practices at Kentucky Power.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
As Kentucky GOP numbers have grown, 25 counties still have more registered Democrats
While Kentucky Republicans have been gaining an edge in voter registration, Democrats still have an edge in some counties.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Alexa Minton’s Forecast | Tracking some steamy storms ahead for the Fourth of July weekend
The holiday weekend is shaping up to be a classic midsummer stretch across Kentucky, with heat, humidity, and occasional storm chances all in the mix.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Behind the badge: 3 Lexington firefighter brothers share lifelong bond of service
Lexington firefighters answer a daily call to protect the city. But what sets one group of men apart is the bond they share off the clock.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Motorcycle crash on Old Richmond Road leaves driver with life-threatening injuries
A motorcycle driver was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a single-vehicle crash on Old Richmond Road near the Madison County line e...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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