Man wanted for KY woman’s murder survives 40-foot fall, is apprehended by police

The man shot at police before falling down a cliffside in Garrard County, Kentucky State Police said. A rope system was used ...

Bill to regulate instead of ban hemp is ‘a work in progress,’ KY congressman says

The Central Kentucky congressman is part of a bipartisan duo sponsoring legislation to regulate hemp-derived products in ...

Lane closures coming to Lexington’s New Circle Road starting Monday

Multiple sections of New Circle Road will be closed starting Monday to fix potholes on bridge decks, state transportation ...

Embattled Fayette schools Superintendent Demetrus Liggins says he’s retiring

Embattled Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Demetrus Liggins is retiring after months of turmoil revolving around ...

HBCU alumna crowned Miss California USA

A Clark Atlanta University alumna is headed to the Miss USA stage after capturing one of the country’s most prominent state ...

Trainer Bob Baffert named to advisory group for horse racing watchdog HISA

Baffert is one of three new members of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority's Horsemen’s Advisory Group.
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KY state trooper rescues four from burning vehicle on interstate

Four people trapped inside a crashed vehicle that caught fire were rescued by a Kentucky State Police trooper on Interstate 65 in Hardin County Friday afternoon. The four, all members of the same ...