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Kentucky officials celebrated the competition of the U.S. 460 corridor in Pike County, a decades-long project that now connects U.S. 23 near Pikeville to the Virginia State line.
Good evening, everyone. Skies are slowly clearing from the west as our big fall storm system pulls away. This leaves behind a mainly dry Halloween before another chilly rainmaker rolls in later in the weekend. Before we look ahead, let’s l…
The Kentucky Shop launched their "Kindness is Kentuckian" t-shirt campaign today, with 100% of proceeds going directly to food banks across all 120 Kentucky counties over the next two months.
Governor Beshear is urging continued pressure on the Trump administration over SNAP benefits while Kentucky joins other states in developing contingency plans to address food assistance gaps.
Some parents will be in the hospital with their kids during Halloween - and through the holiday season.
Over 600,000 people in central and eastern Kentucky rely on SNAP benefits, commonly known as food stamps. Those benefits are set to run out in just a few days, leaving families uncertain.
More than a year after Kentucky implemented House Bill 5, known as the anti-camping law that prevents unhoused people from street camping.
Sergeant Barry Manley with the Berea Police Department said it has come to their attention that there are many different candies that have been THC-infused.
Roughly 600,000 Kentuckians, or about 14% of the state’s population, are about to lose their SNAP benefits because of the government shutdown.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – With federal funding in question, millions of Americans—including thousands here in Central and Eastern Kentucky—could see a temporary halt to their monthly SNAP food benefits starting November 1. The U.S.…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fayette County Public Schools says free and reduced-price meal services will continue without interruption despite the ongoing federal government shutdown. In a statement released Thursday, FCPS said stude…
Fayette County Public Schools announced that free and reduced-price school meals will continue without disruption despite ongoing federal funding uncertainty that has raised concerns among families.
Sergeant Logan Medlock was honored with a commemorative formation run overnight, marking three years since the officer was killed by a drunk driver while on duty.
With SNAP benefits anticipated to halt for the first time in the nation's history at the start of November, hundreds of central Kentucky families relying on the government assistance program will need help from the community to access meal…
With SNAP benefits anticipated to halt for the first time in the nation's history at the start of November, hundreds of central Kentucky families relying on the government assistance program will need help from the community to access meal…
Eastern Kentucky University announced changes to its free textbook program Wednesday, shifting to a discounted model to comply with new federal financial aid regulations taking effect in 2026.
Lake Cumberland State Resort Park will undergo major renovations starting in January 2026 as part of a $7.4 million upgrade designed to enhance visitor experiences and attract new travelers to Ky.
Kentucky residents struggling with heating costs can get help through a state program that opens for applications next week.
A Powell County volunteer firefighter reported that six people were hospitalized after a serious head-on collision in Clay City Wednesday morning.
A Hopkinsville woman received a shocking delivery Wednesday night when she opened a package expecting medicine but instead found human body parts.
Good Thursday, everyone. Our big fall storm system slowly pulls away from us later today but not before leaving behind a ton of rain. This post will look ahead toward Halloween, the start of November and a look into what I think will be a…
It was a somber night in Shilito Park as friends and family came together to remember the life of Aoun Basboos on what would have been his 16th birthday with a balloon release.
Logan Tipton's mother, Heather, said she's relieved Ronald Exantus is back in custody but believes the system failed her family.
One person was sent to the hospital on Wednesday after a shooting on Ward Drive.