Kentucky passes bill clarifying when abortions are legal

Kentucky lawmakers approved a bill to clarify medical exceptions to the state's near-total abortion ban. The bill aims to address confusion and fear surrounding what procedures are permitted under the current law, which only allows abortions to save …

How close was Zvonimir Ivisic to returning to Kentucky for 2024-25 season?

New Kentucky coach Mark Pope met with Zvonimir Ivišić twice after being hired, hoping to convince him to stay with the Wildcats. Ivišić ultimately decided to transfer to Arkansas, following former Kentucky coach John Calipari. Ivišić says he had good …

US-Canada whiskey war disrupts bourbon tech, Kentucky distilleries fear huge losses

The iconic Kentucky bourbon industry, a major contributor to the state’s economy, is now facing significant losses due to escalating trade tensions between the United States and Canada. In response to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, Canadian …

Learn from Kentucky Fish and Wildlife’s experienced educators

Fire arms training and other classes are available through KDWFR. Most classes are free. FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 12, 2025) — The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources offers numerous classes for those wanting to learn more about hunting and …

Impact of mine safety office closures on eastern Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The Department of Government Efficiency revealed last week the cancellation of six mine safety office leases in the state of Kentucky. Nationwide, the leases for 29 Mine Safety and Health Administration offices have been terminated. …

Bill banning DEI at Kentucky universities moves toward final passage

A bill banning public colleges and universities from having diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives passed in the Kentucky Senate. The bill would also prohibit schools from requiring DEI training and using DEI as a factor in hiring or admissions. …

Northern Kentucky teen shines as Young Marine of the Year

FT. MITCHELL, Ky. (WKRC) - A teen from Northern Kentucky is not only excelling in school, she's earned the rank of sergeant major of the Young Marines and the title of Young Marine of the Year. The Beechwood High School junior from Fort Mitchell said …

Kentucky looks to launch legal medical marijuana sales by year's end

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKRC) — Kentucky is moving closer to launching legal medical marijuana sales, with the state poised to give final approval for growing the plants in the coming weeks. Sam Flynn, Executive Director of Kentucky's Medical Cannabis Program, …

Brown: Kentucky basketball should toss defensive analytics aside

'Not seriously infected enough': Kentucky physicians say abortion ban complicates treatment of pregnancy emergencies

According to House Bill 414 backers, the new provisions — added to perinatal palliative care changes — would ease some concerns doctors have when treating pregnancy complications they fear could lead to lawsuits under Kentucky's strict abortion ban. Dr …