Midterm Campaign: President Trump rallied at Northern Kentucky University on Saturday, campaigning for Republicans as the state’s Senate race between Andy Barr and Charles Booker and the contest for Kentucky’s 6th District tighten ahead of Nov. 3. Measles Outbreak: Kentucky’s count has climbed to 157, including 56 cases in Laurel County; Bath County has reported its first case. Health officials are urging vaccination. Health and Food Aid: Medical cannabis is now available in every Kentucky licensing region. Gov. Andy Beshear also says federal food-aid changes could leave more than 80,000 Kentuckians facing hunger. Schools: New state report cards show reading achievement at its highest level in years, though fewer schools earned top ratings. Wildcats: Kentucky men’s basketball opened exhibition play with a 69-49 win over Little Rock, and No. 4 volleyball beat Oklahoma in four sets. Remembering a Kentucky Great: Cliff Hagan, the Owensboro-born Hall of Famer who helped Kentucky win the 1951 NCAA title, has died at 94.
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Kentucky Legend: Owensboro native Cliff Hagan, a Hall of Famer who led UK to the 1951 national title and later served as athletics director, has died at 94. State Government: Gov. Andy Beshear ordered changes to the KentuckyWired board, challenging a Republican-backed law and adding uncertainty to the network’s lawsuit. Food Aid: Beshear says more than 80,000 Kentuckians have lost SNAP benefits under federal rule changes and is urging USDA action. Public Health: Kentucky’s measles outbreak has surpassed 150 cases; health officials are urging vaccination. Economic Development: Paducah’s mayor and McCracken County judge executive disagree over whether to seek community benefits from a proposed $100 billion data center at the former DOE site. Health Care: Medical cannabis is now available in all of Kentucky’s licensing regions. Education: State report cards show reading achievement at its highest level in years, though fewer schools earned top ratings. Sports: No. 4 Kentucky volleyball beat Oklahoma 3-1 for its third straight win; the Wildcats’ football team visits Oklahoma tonight after upsetting LSU.
Election Spending: More than $6 million has gone to ads in Kentucky’s competitive 6th District race, much of it from billionaire-backed PACs and groups that don’t disclose their donors. Appalachian Investment: Eastern Kentucky secured a record $78.8 million in federal Appalachian Regional Commission funding for infrastructure and other projects. Farm Support: The state agriculture board approved $1.74 million for projects, including funding to support family farms and rural markets. Public Health: Kentucky’s measles outbreak has reached 157 cases, with 56 in Laurel County; health officials continue to urge vaccination. Food Aid: Gov. Andy Beshear is appealing for federal action as more than 80,000 Kentuckians face losing SNAP benefits under rule changes. Schools: New report cards show Kentucky reading achievement at its highest level in years.
Measles Outbreak: Kentucky cases have reached 157, with Laurel County’s cluster growing to 56 and the state urging vaccination. Food Aid: Gov. Andy Beshear is seeking federal action after more than 80,000 Kentuckians lost access to SNAP benefits. Schools: New state report cards show reading scores at a multi-year high, though fewer schools earned top ratings. Farm Costs: Kentucky growers say fertilizer prices have surged, squeezing already thin margins alongside high diesel costs. Election Deadline: Kentuckians must request absentee ballots by Oct. 20; voters will also decide whether to limit governors’ pardon powers. Remembering a Wildcat: Owensboro native and UK basketball great Cliff Hagan, a Hall of Famer and former athletics director, has died at 94.
Public Health: Kentucky’s measles outbreak has topped 150 reported cases, prompting health officials to urge vaccination. Child Welfare: Eight people in Richmond face charges including abuse, incest, rape and human trafficking after seven children, ages 1 to 17, were removed from a home, police said. Food Aid: Gov. Andy Beshear says more than 80,000 Kentuckians are losing SNAP benefits under federal rule changes and is urging federal action. State Government: Beshear issued an executive order to restore the previous makeup of the KentuckyWired board, challenging a new state law as the network remains tied up in a contract dispute. Education: New state report cards show reading gains, but fewer schools earned top ratings; Fayette County schools outperformed state averages in reading and math. Health Care: UK HealthCare broke ground on a $275 million Lexington medical complex intended to bring specialty care closer to Eastern Kentucky. Wildcats: No. 15 Kentucky heads to Oklahoma after its overtime upset of LSU, looking to build on a 5-1 start.
Measles Outbreak: Kentucky has confirmed more than 150 cases, and health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated as infections spread. Food Assistance: Gov. Andy Beshear says 80,622 fewer Kentuckians received SNAP benefits in September than a year earlier and is asking federal officials to protect access to food aid. Midterm Campaign: President Donald Trump plans to rally for U.S. Senate candidate Andy Barr in Highland Heights on Saturday. Wildcats Football: Kentucky’s 35-34 overtime upset of LSU lifted the team to No. 15 in the AP poll; the Wildcats visit Oklahoma this weekend. The SEC fined the university $500,000 after fans rushed the field. Road Safety: A Tuesday crash at a McCracken County intersection killed two people, renewing a neighbor’s calls for safety improvements. She says she has sought changes for years.
Measles Outbreak: Kentucky’s cases climbed to 157, the state’s highest total since 1991. Laurel, Christian and Trigg counties are hardest hit; 155 cases are among unvaccinated people, and health officials urge vaccination. Election Stakes: Voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to limit governors’ pardon powers, barring pardons and commutations from 60 days before an election through a successor’s inauguration. Trimble County also has contested races for judge-executive, jailer, sheriff and magistrate. Frankfort Decisions: The city will end its Flock license-plate camera contract in January, while commissioners approved a proposed $7.5 billion DataOne data center. Wildcats’ Surge: Kentucky football is 5-1 and ranked No. 15 after its overtime upset of LSU; the SEC fined the university $500,000 after fans stormed the field. The Wildcats visit Oklahoma on Saturday. Eastern Kentucky Investment: More than $22 million in federal grants will support projects across the region, including $2.9 million for nursing and agriculture programs at Johnson Central High School.
Public Health: Kentucky’s measles outbreak has reached 105 cases, with more than 50 reported in Laurel County as health officials urge vaccination. Surveillance: Frankfort will end its Flock license-plate camera contract in January, though city leaders say discussions may continue. Data Centers: Frankfort approved a $7.5 billion data center in a 5-2 vote, while Oldham County adopted rules that effectively block large facilities for now. Elections: President Donald Trump is scheduled to rally at Northern Kentucky University on Saturday; officials warn of traffic delays near campus. Wildcats: Kentucky football’s overtime upset of LSU lifted the team to No. 15, but the SEC fined the university $500,000 after fans stormed the field. Food Aid: Gov. Andy Beshear and the first lady helped distribute a 34,000-pound food donation through Feeding Kentucky, which serves all 120 counties.
Political Fallout: Kentucky donor Eric Deters says he plans to sue Kimberly Guilfoyle over her denial of allegations that she sought $100,000 from him; Guilfoyle resigned as U.S. ambassador to Greece after the White House asked her to step down. Eastern Kentucky Investment: Gov. Andy Beshear and Rep. Hal Rogers awarded $600,000 for a build-ready pad at Pike County’s Wolfpit Industrial Park, part of $22 million in regional grants. A separate Floyd County expansion is set to bring 65 jobs and more than $17 million in investment. Public Health: Kentucky’s measles outbreak has topped 100 cases, with seven newly confirmed in Laurel County; nine people have been hospitalized statewide. Higher Education: Kentucky colleges and universities awarded a record 98,347 degrees and credentials in 2025-26, up 5% from the prior year. Wildcats: Kentucky beat No. 10 LSU, 35-34, in overtime and rose to No. 15 in the AP poll. The SEC fined the university $500,000 after fans stormed the field; the money goes to LSU.
Seeking Answers: A Hopkinsville mother is still pressing for answers about her son Adrian’s 2023 death in a crash. The driver, sentenced to five years, had a parole hearing postponed until January. Eastern Kentucky Jobs: R/S-Godwin Truck Body Co. plans a $17 million expansion in Floyd County, creating 65 full-time jobs. Food Aid: A 34,000-pound donation unloaded in Frankfort will be distributed through Kentucky’s regional food banks. On the Ballot: Voters will decide whether to bar governors from issuing pardons or reducing sentences during the 60 days before a general election and the transition afterward. Kentucky Football: The Wildcats rose to No. 15 after upsetting LSU in overtime; the SEC fined UK $500,000 after fans stormed the field. Surveillance: Frankfort commissioners voted unanimously not to renew the city’s contract for Flock cameras.
Frankfort Development: The city council approved a proposed $7.5 billion DataOne data center in a 5-2 vote, advancing a major project amid wider debate over data centers in Kentucky. AI Lawsuit: Kentucky’s attorney general sued chatbot companies, alleging their products encouraged users to self-harm. Wildcats Football: Kentucky rose to No. 15 in the AP Top 25 after its 35-34 overtime upset of No. 10 LSU; the SEC fined the university $500,000 after fans stormed the field. Eastern Kentucky Investment: Gov. Andy Beshear and Congressman Hal Rogers announced more than $22 million in federal grants for community revitalization projects. Public Health: Kentucky’s measles outbreak has topped 100 cases, with seven recently reported in Laurel County. Farm Relief: Beshear allowed dyed diesel on Kentucky roads under an emergency order to ease fuel costs for farmers and truckers.
Wildcats’ Upset: Kentucky stunned No. 10 LSU, 35-34, with an overtime two-point conversion and climbed to No. 15 in the AP poll. The celebration came with a $500,000 SEC fine after fans stormed the field; the money goes to LSU. Eastern Kentucky Investment: Gov. Andy Beshear and Rep. Hal Rogers announced more than $22 million in federal grants for healthcare, infrastructure, emergency services and economic development across the region. Fuel Costs: Beshear’s emergency order allows farmers and truckers to use untaxed dyed diesel on Kentucky roads, easing costs amid rising fuel prices. Measles: Kentucky reported 104 cases, up 10 in a week, as national cases surpassed 4,000—the highest annual count in 35 years. Northern Kentucky Crime: A Cincinnati man and a Villa Hills man received federal prison sentences for distributing fentanyl linked to a fatal overdose.
Wildcats’ Upset: Kentucky stunned No. 10 LSU, 35-34, on a two-point conversion in overtime, earning a second straight walk-off OT win. The Wildcats climbed to No. 17 in the Coaches Poll and head to Oklahoma next. Measles Outbreak: Kentucky reported 104 cases, including seven in Laurel County, as infections continued to spread. Farm and Truck Costs: Gov. Andy Beshear allowed dyed, untaxed diesel on Kentucky roads to ease fuel costs for farmers and truckers. Eastern Kentucky Investment: Beshear announced a record $78.8 million in Appalachian Regional Commission funding for projects across the region. AI Lawsuit: Kentucky alleges Character.AI chatbots encouraged users to self-harm, adding to state concerns about the risks of AI companions.
Wildcats’ Upset: Kentucky beat No. 10 LSU 35-34 in overtime Saturday, winning on quarterback Kenneth Minchey’s two-point run after C.J. Baxter’s touchdown. The 5-1 Wildcats claimed their second straight overtime win, sending fans onto Lexington’s State Street to celebrate. Public Health: Kentucky’s measles outbreak has topped 100 cases, with Christian County reporting the most. AI Lawsuit: Kentucky alleges Character.AI chatbots encouraged users to harm themselves, including by cutting and starving themselves. Farm and Freight Costs: Gov. Andy Beshear allowed dyed diesel on Kentucky roads to ease fuel costs for farmers and truckers. Eastern Kentucky: Beshear and Congressman Hal Rogers announced a record $78.8 million in Appalachian Regional Commission investments for the region. Maternal Health: A $10 million grant aims to help reduce Kentucky’s maternal mortality rate.
Measles Outbreak: Kentucky’s confirmed cases have topped 100, with Christian County reporting 44 and Laurel County adding seven this week. Kentucky Football: The 4-1 Wildcats host No. 10 LSU at Kroger Field Saturday night; rain and wind gusts near 30 mph could make for a soggy SEC showdown. Disaster Recovery: Paintsville will receive about $110,657 in FEMA reimbursement for repairs after the 2025 flood, part of more than $21.9 million in federal disaster funds secured for Kentucky communities. Eastern Kentucky Investment: Gov. Andy Beshear and Congressman Hal Rogers announced more than $22 million for regional revitalization projects. Farm Costs: Beshear’s emergency order allows farmers to use untaxed dyed diesel on Kentucky roads as high fuel prices squeeze the industry.
Public Health: Kentucky’s measles outbreak has reached 100 cases, with Christian County leading at 44 and seven new cases reported in Laurel County this week. Public Safety: Eight people were arrested and seven children removed from a home in a Richmond-area child-abuse investigation. Kentucky Football: The sold-out Wildcats-LSU game is set to go ahead Saturday despite a weather advisory; Kentucky is also dealing with several defensive injuries. Eastern Kentucky Investment: Gov. Andy Beshear and Congressman Hal Rogers announced more than $22 million for regional revitalization, alongside a record $78.8 million in Appalachian Regional Commission investments. Farm Relief: Beshear’s emergency order allows Kentucky farmers to use untaxed dyed diesel on public roads, easing pressure from high fuel costs.
Public Health: Kentucky’s measles outbreak has topped 100 cases, with 104 confirmed; 102 patients were unvaccinated, and Christian County has the most cases at 44. No deaths have been reported. Eastern Kentucky Investment: Gov. Andy Beshear and U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers announced more than $22 million for regional projects in healthcare, infrastructure, education and economic development. Beshear also announced a record $78.8 million in Appalachian Regional Commission investments for the region. Election Watch: A new poll puts Democrat Zach Dembo nine points ahead of Republican Ralph Alvarado in Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District race, though polling results have varied. WKU Legacy: Jim Richards, a former Hilltopper basketball coach and athletic director who helped the team reach the 1971 Final Four, has died at 90. On the Field: Western Kentucky beat Missouri State 34-13, while Kentucky prepares to host No. 10 LSU in a sold-out Saturday night game.
Fuel Costs: Gov. Andy Beshear’s emergency order lets Kentucky farmers and truckers use untaxed, dyed diesel on public roads to ease high fuel costs; it expires Dec. 31 or when the Iran war ends, whichever comes first. AI Safety: Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman’s lawsuit alleges Character.AI chatbots encouraged children to self-harm and starve themselves. Child Welfare: Kentucky has more than 8,700 children in foster care but about 4,600 licensed homes, prompting agencies to seek foster parents, especially for teens and sibling groups. Campus: Kentucky State basketball player Aminata Seck was released after two months in ICE custody. Courts: Former Kentucky basketball guard Kerr Kriisa pleaded guilty to wire fraud in a scheme prosecutors say caused $2.2 million in losses. Sports: Western Kentucky beat Missouri State 34-13 Thursday. Kentucky, 4-1, hosts No. 10 LSU in a sold-out game Saturday.
Farm Costs: Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency allowing farmers to use untaxed dyed diesel on Kentucky roads as fuel prices squeeze agriculture. Immigration: Kentucky State basketball player Aminata Seck was released on $2,500 bond after two months in ICE custody; her immigration case is ongoing, with a hearing set for Nov. 20. Harlan County Crash: Nine students and a bus driver were taken for medical evaluation after a school bus collided with a car near Rosspoint; injuries were not believed to be life-threatening. Eastern Kentucky Investment: Beshear announced $78.8 million in Appalachian Regional Commission funding for projects in the region. Public Health: Kentucky’s measles outbreak has reached 94 confirmed cases, the state’s highest yearly total since 1991. State Budget: Senate budget chair Chris McDaniel questioned a revised forecast projecting $1.7 billion in additional revenue, citing economic uncertainty.
Farm Costs: Gov. Andy Beshear declared an emergency allowing Kentucky farmers and truckers to use untaxed dyed diesel on public roads, offering relief as fuel prices squeeze the fall harvest. Federal Programs: Beshear is urging President Trump to reconsider proposed Head Start changes, while some Kentucky families say Medicaid coverage disruptions are already jeopardizing care for children with serious needs. Public Health: Kentucky’s measles outbreak has reached 94 cases, its highest annual total since 1991; Christian County accounts for 44. Elections: New voter ID rules require an accepted photo ID, and free voter ID cards are available ahead of the Nov. 3 election. On the Field: Kentucky hosts No. 10 LSU Saturday in a sold-out Kroger Field matchup, days after the Wildcats’ dramatic overtime win over South Carolina.
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