3+ hour, 43+ min ago  (229+ words) Gov. Andy Beshear announced Monday that Rocky Adkins, the governor’s senior advisor, served his last day with the administration Friday, adding fuel to the speculation circulating in Frankfort that he will run for governor in 2027. Beshear thanked Adkins for his…...

3+ hour, 47+ min ago  (251+ words) Many new laws enacted during the 2026 Kentucky General Assembly session, including ones on gaming, first responders, schools, criminal justice, grooming and concealed carry take effect this week. More than 190 bills passed during this year’s 60-day session, and more than half…...

3+ hour, 47+ min ago  (304+ words) West Kentucky Star Stivers says ‘responsible budgeting’ led to significant surplus Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, has issued a response to Friday’s report by the State Budget Director’s Office on Friday, indicating that while the official revenue estimate determined in…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (826+ words) U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement to constituents on Sunday, providing an update on his health following a nearly month-long hospitalization and recovery from a fall that will keep him off the Senate floor when business resumes Monday. McConnell said…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (41+ words) West Kentucky Star New Mississippi River bridge opens at Chester More than 200 people helicoptered to safety in southeast Missouri flooding Beck says Beshear asked him to resign before State Fair Board voided contract...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago  (54+ words) West Kentucky Star Water rescues needed during flash flooding in Crittenden, Caldwell counties US 51 back open in Hickman County as water recedes Third person arrested related to fatal mobile home fire in Almo Repairs to begin Monday on US 51 bridge…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (41+ words) West Kentucky Star Suspect arrested in Paducah after investigation of forged prescriptions Flood watch continues through Saturday; wind, hail also a concern Widespread flood, storm reports come in to National Weather Service...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago  (1107+ words) Former Kentucky Venues President and CEO David Beck says he was asked by Gov. Andy Beshear to resign two days before the Kentucky State Fair Board, newly restructured by Beshear, voided his contract. In an interview with Kentucky Today, Beck…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago  (56+ words) West Kentucky Star McCracken County Fair opens July 25 McCracken County Civic Beautification Board July Home of the Month Sign teams up now for Paducah's Dragon Boat Festival in August Spokes for Strokes bike tour coming July 11 in Paducah McCracken County…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago  (279+ words) Governor Andy Beshear has sent a letter to the office of U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell requesting an update on his health status amid growing concerns around the Senator’s ability to serve. “Over the last several weeks, Kentuckians have grown increasingly concerned…...