Transgender Kentuckians face uncertainty over passport gender policy

Trans Kentuckians rush to update passports as federal policy threatens gender marker options; advocates cover costs during legal pause. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — For transgender Kentuckians, having a passport that accurately reflects their gender identity...

Nicholls Falls in “Battle of the Colonels” at Eastern Kentucky

The Colonels lost their road matchup against Eastern Kentucky 27-7 Saturday, Sept. 27. Nicholls dropped to a 1-4 record on the season, while Eastern Kentucky improved to 2-3. Breaking Down the Loss The Colonels struck early when quarterback Deuce...

Kentucky’s Meetings Destinations Are Racing Ahead

While Kentucky is known far and wide as the capital of bourbon and thoroughbred horse racing, the state offers much more for the meetings and conventions world. But yeah, you’re gonna want to sip some amber nectar and sidle up to a pony or three...

Eastern Kentucky University announces Spring 2025 graduates

RICHMOND — Eastern Kentucky University recognized graduates from its six academic colleges during the Spring 2025 commencement ceremonies held on Thursday, May 15, and Friday, May 16, 2025, in Baptist Health Arena at Alumni Coliseum. “At EKU,...

KSR Pregame Show: Tune in at 4:30 before Kentucky at South Carolina

It’s time to get Big Blue Nation ready for Kentucky’s first road game of 2025. Before the Cats play South Carolina in Williams-Brice Stadium tonight, the KSR Pregame Show is live from KSBar & Grille in Lexington from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Matt Jones...

Kentucky’s second-oldest city marking milestone birthday

STANFORD, Ky. (WKYT) - It’s been common for the United States and communities within the country to celebrate milestone birthdays of late. One of the oldest cities in Kentucky is marking its 250th birthday as well this year. Stanford is the...

Women's Soccer Travels to Morehead for First OVC Road Test

Game Day Info Lindenwood (4-3-3, 1-1-0 OVC) vs. Morehead State (3-8-0, 1-1-0 OVC) Sunday, September 28 | 12:00 p.m. CT MSU Soccer Field | Morehead, Ky. Watch | Live Stats Preview The Lindenwood women's soccer team travels to Kentucky this weekend...

Kentucky running back Jamarion Wilcox arrested, charged with first-degree sexual abuse

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — University of Kentucky running back Jamarion Wilcox has been arrested and charged with first-degree sexual abuse, more than a month after a woman filed for a protective order alleging unwanted sexual contact at an...

Kentucky industry leaders unite at Heaven Hill

Last week, Heaven Hill hosted a barrel selection event in Bardstown, attended by Kentucky Senate president Robert Stivers and hospitality leaders, to highlight the state’s Bourbon heritage and tourism. L-R: David Green, Rachel Greenberg, Casey...

Kentucky's 1st automated speed cameras will soon be active in 3 highway work zones

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is in the process of installing automated cameras, flagging drivers who speed through active work and construction zones. Some of the first locations to receive cameras in the coming...

PREVIEW: Kentucky football set to face South Carolina in first road game of the 2025 season

Following the bye week, Kentucky football (2-1, 0-1 SEC) will travel to Columbia and face the South Carolina Gamecocks (2-2, 0-2 SEC) for its first away game of the season. WHAT TO WATCH- Kentucky will face its new permanent conference foe, South...

Western Kentucky EV charging stations get funding for 2026 completion

By West Kentucky Star staff Sep. 27, 2025 | 08:15 AM | WESTERN KENTUCKY Kentucky has secured another $17.8 million in previously pledged federal funds to help build electric vehicle charging stations across the state. The approval of funds...

Scores from week six of high school football in the mountains

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Here are scores from week six of high school football throughout southern and Eastern Kentucky: Belfry 55, Pike Co. Central 14 Bell County 52, McCreary Central 22 East Ridge 34, Betsy Layne 24 Fairview 44, Phelps 6 Pikeville...

Traveling 'Americans and the Holocaust' exhibit coming to Bullitt County Library

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A traveling Holocaust exhibition is coming to Bullitt County. The Bullitt County Public Library is one of 50 libraries in the nation to host the exhibit called "Americans and the Holocaust." The United States Holocaust...

Northern Kentucky roundup: Cooper, CovCath secure Week 6 wins

It’s midseason for Northern Kentucky High School football, and week 6 featured multiple great matchups, which saw top-25 squads Cooper and Covington Catholic grabbing big wins.NO. 22 COOPER 49, CONNER 14Senior quarterback Cam O’Hara and the Cooper...

Mountain Water District votes to seek 22.4% rate increase

The Mountain Water District Board of Commissioners has voted to petition the Kentucky Public Service Commission for a rate increase. The rate study — which seeks a 22.4 percent rate (roughly $10 per month) increase for residential customers, along...

Michigan man's 6,000-mile paddle passed through Chicago — and inspired thousands

Chicagoans on the South Side may have seen an odd sight Sept. 19 — a man in homemade clothes and a pirate hat walking along Archer Avenue with a canoe in tow as he traveled between the Des Plaines River and Lake Michigan. For Peter Frank, it was...

Kentucky St. Jude families thankful for dollars raised through Dream Home Giveaway

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The 2025 St. Jude Dream Home is set to be given away on Thursday, September 25, 2025. This year, the Lexington Dream Home Giveaway raised $1 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Every dollar raised is...

Former Kentucky student charged in baby’s death waives preliminary hearing

Former Kentucky student charged in baby’s death waives preliminary hearing AT $5,000. AND A FORMER UK STUDENT RETURNING TO A FAYETTE COUNTY COURTROOM CHARGED IN THE DEATH OF HER BABY BOY. POLICE SAY THE BABY WAS FOUND IN A GARBAGE BAG IN LAKE...

What To Do If You Walk Through a Tick Bomb in Indiana or Kentucky

Why Mosquitoes, Flies, and Ticks Are So Bad in Indiana and Kentucky Right Now Ever since the weather turned from blazing hot to nice and mild, my family and I have been eaten alive (literally) by mosquitoes, flies, ticks, and a whole host of...