FRANKFORT, Ky. – Two more deaths have resulted from recent flooding in Hardin and Jefferson counties, according to Gov. Andy Beshear. Officials say this marks six total deaths from flooding that occurred last weekend in the Commonwealth. The governor provided the update on social media Tuesday morning, stating the following: “Kentucky, I’m sad to share we have more tough news...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams launched the Kentucky Time Capsule Project Monday, a statewide initiative commemorating America’s 250th anniversary. According to Adams’ office, the project invites Kentuckians from every corner of the state to contribute their voices, stories, photographs, artwork, and hopes for the future. Those interested in submitting can do so...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman has announced that investigations by his office, along with state and federal partners, uncovered $10.8 million in health care fraud and […]

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded its Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the County […]

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A former Murray Police Department detective sergeant is formally charged with dozens of felony charges related to alleged sexual contact with an underage girl. According to Kentucky.gov, 44-year-old Justin Swope was indicted on one count of first-degree unlawful transaction with a minor, illegal sexual act, victim under 16, one count of first-degree unlawful transaction with a minor,...

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Team Kentucky is reminding drivers to drive sober and to celebrate responsibly this Fourth of July weekend. According to a release by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, drivers are encouraged to plan ahead for a sober ride home and should expect an increased law enforcement presence during the holiday weekend. Transportation officials say this is to prevent drunk...

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear is providing an update to Kentuckians on resources and response efforts related to this past weekend’s deadly flooding. According to Beshear on Tuesday, dangerously high temperatures are expected across the state as well, with heat indexes expected to be above 100 degrees in some areas. The governor shared a map of cooling center locations...

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Team Kentucky is reminding drivers to drive sober and to celebrate responsibly this Fourth of July weekend. According to a release by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, drivers are encouraged to plan ahead for a sober ride home and should expect an increased law enforcement presence during the holiday weekend. Transportation officials say this is to prevent drunk...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 30, 2026) - The following is a statement from Senate Majority Caucus Chair Robby Mills, R-Henderson, regarding the U.S. Supreme C...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — 36-year-old John Tooson received two life sentences in Boyd Circuit Court for the 2022 murders of sisters Selina Easter and Summer Algarakhuly, Attorney General Russell Coleman announced. Tooson, who had reportedly been in a relationship with Easter shot both women while Algarakhuly’s newborn daughter was in a nearby room, Coleman reported. Tooson later...