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'Just slow down': 3 wooden crosses placed at Richmond intersection after deadly crashes
A Berea man built three wooden crosses to sit at the intersection of Duncannon Lane and the entrance to Buc-ee’s in Richmond. That intersection has been th...
May 8, 2026Open source
Berea man wins $413,300 in Kentucky Lottery game
Josh Anglin was playing the Kentucky Lottery online while he waited for his father and son to arrive at a carpentry job in Louisville. His wait quickly turne...
May 8, 2026Open source
Central Kentucky leaders break ground on regional industrial park
Business and elected leaders in Scott County, Fayette County and Madison County broke ground Thursday on a new regional business park.
May 8, 2026Open source
Officials from 3 central Kentucky counties gather for historic groundbreaking of Triple Crown Business Park
Local officials from three counties gathered in Berea to celebrate a historic groundbreaking Thursday afternoon. The site is the future host of the Triple Cr...
May 7, 2026Open source
'We bond when we need each other': Berea community continues to grapple with deadly bank shooting
Nearly a week after a deadly shooting at a U.S. Bank building on Chestnut Street, the community is still grappling with the loss of two lives.
May 6, 2026Open source
Two Kentucky bank employees shot and killed during robbery, police hunting suspect
Police are searching for a suspect after two U.S. Bank employees were shot and killed during a robbery at the Berea, Kentucky branch on Thursday.
May 1, 2026Open source
What to know about win, place and show bets in horse racing
Herald-Leader sports reporter Cameron Drummond explains betting options at the Kentucky Derby, including win, place and show bets for the horse race.
Apr 30, 2026Open source
Everything you need to know to enjoy the 2026 Kentucky Derby at home
Turn the Kentucky Derby into an at-home event with streaming tips, mint julep mocktails and easy party ideas.
Apr 30, 2026Open source
Catch a Summer Performance by Up And Coming Local Artist McKinleigh Anglin
McKinleigh Anglin is an up and coming singer from Richmond worth catching at one of her upcoming performances.
May 6, 2026Open source
Funerals scheduled for victims of fatal bank shooting in Berea
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Families of the two bank employees killed during a bank robbery in Berea, Kentucky are preparing for their final goodbyes.
May 5, 2026Open source
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Kentucky man killed in police standoff may have been 'hunting' homeless people
Louisville Metro police released grisly new details about a man who may have been "hunting" homeless people before he was killed by officers.
May 27, 2026Open source
Kentucky primary the latest test of Trump's power in GOP as he looks to oust US Rep. Thomas Massie
CRESTWOOD, Ky. (AP) — Republican voters in northern Kentucky were choosing between U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie and challenger Ed Gallrein in Tuesday's House pr...
May 19, 2026Open source
K-9 that helps catch child predators across Kentucky gets protective vest
AG Coleman says the yellow lab "plays a crucial role in protecting Kentucky families and bringing child predators to justice."
May 17, 2026Open source
Suspect in shooting of Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy arrested in Paducah
A 20-year-old man wanted in connection to the shooting of Missouri football star Ahmad Hardy at an outdoor concert in Mississippi was arrested in Paducah Thu...
May 16, 2026Open source
Man charged with murder after fatal Bardstown crash
A two-vehicle crash in Bardstown left one dead, and one in critical condition, per Kentucky State Police.
May 16, 2026Open source
KYTC announces weekend overnight lane closures on I-65
More overnight lane closures are planned this weekend as Louisville prepares for the full Interstate-65 shutdown.
May 16, 2026Open source
Robbery suspect arrested after Clark County police chase ends on Kennedy Bridge in Louisville
A Louisville man wanted on robbery charges was arrested Friday afternoon after leading Indiana State Police on a pursuit that ended on the Kennedy Bridge.
May 16, 2026Open source
Man charged with murder after Bardstown crash leaves 1 dead, 1 critically injured
Police are investigating a deadly crash that happened Friday afternoon in Bardstown, Kentucky.
May 16, 2026Open source
Injury collision sends five to hospital, road back open
An injury collision has shut down inbound Athens Boonesboro Road in Lexington near Jacobson Park.
May 15, 2026Open source
Louisville Kings' Chandler Rogers is taking control as team prepares to face DC Defenders
Rogers set the tone when nobody was looking in preseason camp. His head coach noticed.
May 15, 2026Open source
West Louisville closer to celebrating a new Nia Center
The Nia Center project team says they might have a deal locked-in to secure future renovations soon.
May 15, 2026Open source
MCSO: Woman arrested after two pounds of methamphetamine found in engine compartment
April M. McKenzie, 42, of Paducah, was arrested on May 11 in connection with a multi-agency drug trafficking investigation, culminating with a traffic stop n...
May 12, 2026Open source
20 percent predicted turnout for state’s primary election
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams said with the voter rolls having closed on April 20 for the May 19 primary election, regist...
May 12, 2026Open source
One mountain over: Could a ‘halfback wave’ solve the Eastern Kentucky depopulation problem?
Could the "halfback wave" fill Appalachia's shrinking counties with retirees and young families?
May 12, 2026Open source
Paducah Chamber to host Judge Executive forum, new details emerge in Massac Title IX claim
The Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Judge Executive forum today, featuring McCracken County Republican candidates. New details emerge regarding...
May 12, 2026Open source
Lexington Clinic opens parking lot for Railbird Music Festival, with advance tickets available for $25/day
Alex Risen, Lexington Clinic's corporate communications manager and public relations representative, said the decision was straightforward.
May 12, 2026Open source
Embattled Louisville Democrat faces new calls to resign amid primary challenges
Following renewed calls to resign from office, Louisville Democratic Rep. Daniel Grossberg says he’s remaining in the race.
May 12, 2026Open source
Make it Kate: Blind, rescued racehorse finds hope at Kentucky Humane Society's Willow Hope Farm
A former standardbred racehorse found starving near an abandoned Kentucky mine is recovering at Willow Hope Farm, but caretakers recently learned she is blin...
May 11, 2026Open source
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Waco is in Madison County, Kentucky.
Region: Kentucky
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Kentucky man killed in police standoff may have been 'hunting' homeless people
Louisville Metro police released grisly new details about a man who may have been "hunting" homeless people before he was killed by officers.
May 27, 2026Open source
Social media addiction case against Meta settled by Kentucky school district
Meta has settled a lawsuit with a Kentucky school district before it was set to go to trial. Other social media companies have settled separate cases with gr...
May 22, 2026Open source
Rep. Massie Kentucky primary loss is victory for Trump
A loss for a Republican Kentucky congressman in Tuesday night’s primary was a victory for President Trump, after the two have been at odds for years.
May 20, 2026Open source
What would you name your racehorse? Try our name generator
The Kentucky Derby 2024 is Saturday, May 4th. What would you pick for your winning horse name? Try this interactive racehorse name generator.
May 20, 2026Open source
The Latest: Officers who faced Jan. 6 rioters sue to block payouts from ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
Two police officers who helped defend the U.S. Capitol from an attack by a mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters have sued to block anyone from receiv...
May 20, 2026Open source
Rep. Massie is latest GOP incumbent to lose primary after Trump backs challenger President Trump endorsed f...
President Trump endorsed former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District.
May 20, 2026Open source
Rep. Massie concedes in costly Kentucky GOP primary against Trump-backed Gallrein
Rep. Thomas Massie has conceded in Kentucky's Republican primary race against Ed Gallrein, President Donald Trump’s handpicked challenger. (AP Photo)
May 20, 2026Open source
Trump notches more GOP primary wins, but big midterm questions remain
The president unseated one of his biggest Republican foes Tuesday in Kentucky, while a Trump endorsement in Texas concerned GOP senators.
May 20, 2026Open source
Trump notches more GOP primary wins, but big midterm questions remain
The president unseated one of his biggest Republican foes Tuesday in Kentucky, while a Trump endorsement in Texas concerned GOP senators.
May 20, 2026Open source
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