Bill filed to combat juvenile justice issues, foster kids staying in Kentucky office buildings

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- For the second year in a row, a bill has been filed in the Kentucky legislature that aims to combat overcrowding and poor conditions in the state's youth detention facilities. It also would address a years-long trend of …

Kentucky VALOR places 100 veterans in jobs with Kentucky employers

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky VALOR (KY VALOR) recently placed its 100th veteran in a job with a Kentucky employer. The program, an initiative of the Kentucky Science & Technology Corporation (KSTC), helps service members transitioning out of the military …

Lejeune's Andrew Finnerty to play at Kentucky Wesleyan

Lejeune High School senior Andrew Finnerty is joined by his parents on Thursday as he signed to play football at Kentucky Wesleyan College, a private Methodist college in Owensboro, KY. Kentucky Wesleyan is an NCAA Division II program that competes in the …

Plane crash investigator reflects on transparency, west Kentucky roots

Todd Inman entered the national spotlight as one of the key figures investigating last week's plane crash near Reagan National Airport. He reflects on the importance of independence and transparency in governance, and his experiences growing up in …

Here’s how Kentucky senators voted on Trump’s top nominees

Two-thirds of President Donald Trump’s cabinet secretary picks have been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as well as several other top administration officials that require a Senate sign-off. Kentucky’s U.S. senators have both largely voted to approve nearly …

Big Blue Preview: Kentucky vs South Carolina

During his weekly media opportunity on Thursday, Pope talked about how energy is what drives his team and makes them better. “For us, the pace of the game is really important, it’s important to how we play,” Pope said. “We function well because of our pace …

Kentucky Adult Congenital Heart Program earns Adult Congenital Heart Association accreditation

The Kentucky Adult Congenital Heart Program launched in 2016 to help Kentuckians with CHD manage their condition throughout adulthood. Petr Smagin, iStock/Getty Images Plus LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 7, 2025) — In recognition of its expertise in serving …

Evansville man sentenced for Kentucky teenager's fatal overdose

EVANSVILLE — A federal judge on Thursday sentenced a 26-year-old Evansville man, Austin Jenkins, to serve more than a decade in prison for selling fentanyl that killed a Kentucky teenager in 2022. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of …

12-year-old Kentucky student, state representative file bill making rescue animals official state pet

State Representative Erika Hancock, who serves the 57th House District, filed House Bill 385 on Thursday. Along with 12-year-old advocate Ethan Branscum. FRANKFORT, Ky. — A Kentucky state representative is taking steps to make rescue animals the official …

Record number of 3-year-olds nominated to Kentucky Derby; some race this weekend