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NKY school board chairman resigns after 'please shoot Republicans' social post

NKY school board chairman resigns after 'please shoot Republicans' social post

ERLANGER, Ky. — A Northern Kentucky school board chairman has resigned after social media posts surfaced where he allegedly called for violence against Republicans. The Erlanger-Elsmere Board of Education accepted Jeffrey Miller's resignation...

Kentucky school board chairman loses job after 'please shoot Republicans' post

Kentucky school board chairman loses job after 'please shoot Republicans' post

09:59 ET, 11 Jul 2025 A school board chairman relinquished his seat after accusations circulated that he promoted violence against Republicans on social media. Reports from WCPO Cincinnati say Northern Kentucky's Erlanger-Elsmere Board of...

Kentucky district settles federal lawsuit filed by Texas school choice advocate

Kentucky district settles federal lawsuit filed by Texas school choice advocate

(TNS) The Pulaski County Schools board and a prominent school choice advocate have reached a settlement in a federal lawsuit. Corey DeAngelis, a social media figure and author from Texas who calls himself a “school choice evangelist,” filed suit...

Kentucky highway fatalties down from same period last year

Kentucky highway fatalties down from same period last year

By West Kentucky Star staff Jul. 10, 2025 | 10:46 PM | FRANKFORT During his Team Kentucky Update Thursday, Gov. Beshear announced that, compared to the same time last year, Kentucky has seen a 23% decrease in highway fatalities in 2025, as of July...

First buildings at Covington's Central Riverfront site are coming soon

First buildings at Covington's Central Riverfront site are coming soon

Covington's Economic Development Director Tom West says the public will begin to see the construction of the first single-family homes, townhomes, and apartments at the city's Central Riverfront development site before the end of the year. "You're...

Kentucky AG accuses software company of inflating rent using pricing algorithm in new lawsuit

Kentucky AG accuses software company of inflating rent using pricing algorithm in new lawsuit

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- With the cost of living going up, Kentucky's attorney general said a software company is making rent a bigger part of the problem and is taking the issue to federal court. In a lawsuit filed July 2, Attorney General...

Kentucky nonprofits brace for Medicaid coverage rollbacks

Kentucky nonprofits brace for Medicaid coverage rollbacks

PADUCAH — Nonprofits like Heart USA in Paducah say they're preparing for a possible increase in need, as upcoming changes to Medicaid could double the number of people seeking help with prescriptions and basic care. More than 250,000 Kentuckians...

Kentucky Newsmakers 7/13: Candidate for Ky. 6th Congressional District Cherlynn Stevenson; retiring Lexington Herald-Leader Reporter Bill Estep

Kentucky Newsmakers 7/13: Candidate for Ky. 6th Congressional District Cherlynn Stevenson; retiring Lexington Herald-Leader Reporter Bill Estep

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - On the latest edition of Kentucky Newsmakers, WKYT’s Bill Bryant talks with Democratic candidate for Kentucky’s Sixth Congressional District, Cherlynn Stevenson, and retiring Lexington Herald-Leader reporter Bill Estep....

Kentucky State Police investigates fraud case

Kentucky State Police investigates fraud case

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) -Kentucky State Police are investigating a fraud case in Hazard. Troopers at Kentucky State Police Post 13 said it started as a scam and led to the loss of a lot of money. “It originate as an IRS type scam, phone call....

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear to visit South Carolina next week

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear to visit South Carolina next week

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is planning to visit South Carolina next week. Beshear, a Democrat in his second term as governor, will be speaking at a meet-and-greet with South Carolina lawmakers and other prominent state...

Kentucky leads America’s Best Counties Rankings with 4 counties in the Top 20 Per Capita

Kentucky leads America’s Best Counties Rankings with 4 counties in the Top 20 Per Capita

Kentucky Leads America’s Best Counties Rankings With 4 Counties in the Top 20 Per Capita according to Site Selection magazine. Kentucky counties represented include Muhlenberg County, Scott County, Shelby County, and Mason County. The rankings are...

Best Virginia adds Tre Mitchell and Toby Okani to TBT Tournament roster

Best Virginia adds Tre Mitchell and Toby Okani to TBT Tournament roster

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - We have some more roster news from Best Virginia ahead of the TBT Tournament, as they announced two new additions to the team on Thursday. Former West Virginia and Kentucky forward Tre Mitchell will be joining the squad,...

Kentucky lowers property tax rate for 5th year in a row

Kentucky lowers property tax rate for 5th year in a row

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kentucky is lowering the state property tax rate for the fifth year in a row. Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday the 2025 rate will be 10.6 cents for every $100 of assessed home value. That's down from 10.9 cents last...

Best Stress Gummies: Top 10 Picks for a Calmer, Stress-Free Mind

Best Stress Gummies: Top 10 Picks for a Calmer, Stress-Free Mind

Looking to take the edge off without losing your edge? The world of stress relief gummies with CBD, L-theanine, melatonin, or chamomile extracts has exploded with options [1]. Through careful analysis of lab reports, user experiences, and...

Missing 16-year-old girl found safe by Kentucky State Police

Missing 16-year-old girl found safe by Kentucky State Police

Missing 16-year-old girl found safe by Kentucky State Police 15 YEAR-OLD SHOT AND KILLED IN WYOMING. WHAT WE’RE LEARNING AS POLICE SEARCH FOR A SUSPECT. AND A FEW ISOLATED POP-UP SHOWERS EXPECTED THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON INTO THE EVENING. I’LL TAKE...

Best CBD for Sleep: Top 12 Picks for a Full Night’s Slumber

Best CBD for Sleep: Top 12 Picks for a Full Night’s Slumber

Remember begging to stay up late when you were a kid? Now, as adults, most of us long for more quality rest. Luckily, there are a number of natural sleep aids. CBD promotes better sleep but can also help you rest by easing anxiety and pain [1]....

Kentucky National Guard Honors Five Spiritual Leaders for Lifelong Service

Kentucky National Guard Honors Five Spiritual Leaders for Lifelong Service

FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky National Guard paid tribute to its spiritual leaders during a ceremony held at the Wellman Armory auditorium June 25, celebrating decades of service, compassion, and commitment. During the ceremony, Maj. Gen. Haldane...

Social Media: Wisdom and Warnings

Social Media: Wisdom and Warnings

The following is an uncorrected transcript generated by a transcription service. Before quoting in print, please check the corresponding audio for accuracy. Laura Wifler Yeah, I would say there’s, like, a very real conscious decision, and that...

Kentucky auditor, education department clash over new investigation

Kentucky auditor, education department clash over new investigation

A state audit of the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) revealed both positive and negative findings, sparking debate over its interpretation. Disagreement exists on whether excess SEEK funds were misused and if KDE's diversity, equity, and...

Kentucky legislators question KentuckyWired project during committee meeting

Kentucky legislators question KentuckyWired project during committee meeting

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Kentucky legislators raised questions about long-standing problems and financial concerns related to the KentuckyWired project Wednesday during an Information Technology Oversight Committee meeting. WDRB has previously...

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