The Latest Breaking News from Kentucky

The Kentucky Senate voted 27 to seven Thursday in favor of legislation focusing on reducing hazing activities on college campuses.

Legislation to require local school boards to adopt a policy to address parent complaints about materials harmful to minors is headed to the Kentucky House.

Kentucky’s Council on Postsecondary Education could be asked to evaluate the overall higher education system. That call is contained in a joint resolution, sponsored by Senate President Robert Stivers. It’s been filed for consideration by lawmakers.

Jimmy Winkfield is just one of five men to win the prestigious race back-to-back in 1901 and ’02, but shortly after his triumph, U.S. horse racing turned its back on him—and everyone who looked like him.

Kentucky Education officials announce Summer Food Service Program trainings

An interview with Chris Scott, assistant fire management chief with the Kentucky Division of Forestry

Kentucky lawmakers are being asked to establish a statewide urban search and rescue program. The measure currently awaits action by the full House

Trainer Bob Baffert’s attempt to run horses in this year’s Kentucky Derby was once again denied when a federal district court in Louisville, Ky., denied his request for a preliminary injunction. Baffert is currently serving a two-year suspension by Churchill Downs Inc. after Medina Spirit tested positive for a legal…

Emergency management officials in several Kentucky communities are assessing damage from heavy rains and wind this week.