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Barr, Beshear spar over reason for KY hospital closures ahead of Medicaid changes

The battle between the two elected Kentuckians highlights an ongoing debate over government spending.

August 27, 2026 at 5:04 PM

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Beshear would support rolling back Kentucky’s data center tax breaks

August 27, 2026 at 2:08 PM

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Amid family turmoil, is Brown-Forman renewing talks on a potential merger?

August 27, 2026 at 12:01 PM

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Near-total lunar eclipse + full moon tonight over Kentucky. When to see it

Updated August 27, 2026 at 11:15 AM

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KY legislators continue to signal change is coming to data center tax incentive

August 27, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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Where are Kentucky’s medical marijuana dispensaries? How to find one

August 27, 2026 at 5:46 AM

Kentucky

2025 KY Powerball winner appears in court for domestic violence case

Updated August 27, 2026 at 7:28 PM

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After nearly a decade in court, Prospect Cove apartments to move forward

Updated August 27, 2026 at 6:31 PM

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1 hospitalized after car hits Newburg home

Updated August 27, 2026 at 5:05 PM

Kentucky

Beshear calls on lawmakers to end tax incentives for data centers

Updated August 27, 2026 at 5:02 PM

Kentucky

Students say JCPS canceled musical. District claims miscommunication

Updated August 27, 2026 at 2:51 PM

Kentucky

Ford Energy names new leader 7 months after naming inaugural president

Updated August 27, 2026 at 2:51 PM

Kentucky

Nearly 850 cyclosporiasis cases reported in Kentucky. See counties with most cases

Updated August 27, 2026 at 2:47 PM

Kentucky

Prized ham again sells for $10M at 2026 Kentucky Country Ham Breakfast

Updated August 27, 2026 at 1:36 PM

Kentucky

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Updated August 27, 2026 at 1:22 PM

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Accidents and more have already injured Kentuckiana students in 2026

Updated August 27, 2026 at 1:12 PM

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KY secretary of state race has 2 early contenders. That list will grow | Exclusive

Updated August 27, 2026 at 12:02 PM

Kentucky

Woman charged after allegedly mailing drugs to Louisville inmate

Updated August 27, 2026 at 10:07 AM

Kentucky

Partial lunar eclipse is tonight. Will Kentuckians be able to see it?

Updated August 27, 2026 at 10:03 AM

Kentucky

Ex-Oldham schools bookkeeper sues district, claims retaliation | Exclusive

Updated August 27, 2026 at 10:03 AM

Kentucky

Mall parking in Louisville, across U.S. has become controversial. See why

Updated August 27, 2026 at 9:44 AM

Kentucky

2 facing animal cruelty charges after 200+ dogs found on KY property

Updated August 27, 2026 at 9:25 AM

Kentucky

More schools are half empty as JCPS enrollment continues to shrink

Updated August 27, 2026 at 9:04 AM

Kentucky

Fire reported at Kentucky Exposition Center during week of state fair

Updated August 27, 2026 at 8:11 AM

Kentucky

'Heaven got a whole lot sassier.' KY country star honors Dolly Parton

Updated August 27, 2026 at 7:29 AM

State

Barr, Beshear spar over reason for KY hospital closures ahead of Medicaid changes

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Beshear calls on lawmakers to end tax incentives for data centers

Students say JCPS canceled musical. District claims miscommunication

Ford Energy names new leader 7 months after naming inaugural president

Nearly 850 cyclosporiasis cases reported in Kentucky. See counties with most cases

Prized ham again sells for $10M at 2026 Kentucky Country Ham Breakfast

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Accidents and more have already injured Kentuckiana students in 2026

KY secretary of state race has 2 early contenders. That list will grow | Exclusive

Woman charged after allegedly mailing drugs to Louisville inmate

Partial lunar eclipse is tonight. Will Kentuckians be able to see it?

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More schools are half empty as JCPS enrollment continues to shrink

Fire reported at Kentucky Exposition Center during week of state fair

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