The Latest Breaking News from Kentucky

Kentucky is receiving an initial installment of more than $74 million toward further cleanup of abandoned mine land sites and orphaned oil and gas wells. The formal announcement came during a visit from the U.S. Secretary of the Interior.

Madison County one of five in Kentucky launching safe driving initiative

Both of the candidates running in the November 8, 2022, general election for Kentucky’s 30th Circuit Court Division 1 — Anthony Jones and Emily Monarch — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office. 

Organizations looking to help combat the opioid epidemic in Kentucky now have an online option to apply for funding.

Hospitals across Kentucky are using more blood than usual and that is leading to a blood supply shortage.

The state's best known education advocacy group says Kentucky's school accountability test scores signal a need for more public education action. Prichard Committee President Brigitte Blom said this is not the time for finger pointing or blame.

Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency have been setting up help centers in hardware stores in eastern Kentucky.

The results from a return to standardized testing across Kentucky are being released Tuesday. The head of Fayette County’s public schools says a three-pronged approach will be used to try to raise scores among all students.

Forecasters are encouraging people in central and eastern Kentucky to bundle up over the next few nights.