The Latest Breaking News from Kentucky

Sheriff arrested for fatal shooting of judge in Kentucky courthouse, community mourns loss and calls for enhanced security measures.

A recent outdoor celebration assembly for the new Harrison County High School led to significant concerns among parents and students after several children fell ill due to extreme heat, with temperatures reportedly exceeding 90 degrees.

Tom Watson, a hall of fame broadcast reporter whose career included decades as a broadcast editor for The Associated Press in Kentucky, has died

For the first time, Kentucky’s Supreme Court will have a woman at its helm

A Kentucky judge who was gunned down in his courthouse chambers is being remembered for his public service

Police say Shawn Stines killed Kevin Mullins after argument in judge’s chambers as town struggles to understand motive

Shocking events at Letcher County courthouse in Kentucky leave community mourning loss of Judge Mullins and grappling with aftermath of senseless violence.

Human remains of Joseph Couch, shooter on Interstate 75 in Kentucky, identified. Governor Beshear expresses gratitude for search efforts.

Human remains found in Kentucky have been positively identified as the man who shot 12 vehicles and wounded five people on Interstate 75 more than a week earlier

The lawsuit accuses the sheriff of ignoring sexual abuse conducted by his deputy in the judge's chambers.

Kentucky sheriff charged with murder after shooting judge in courthouse. Lawsuit alleges failure to investigate sexual assault claims by deputy sheriff.