Live News of Kentucky March 07, 2024

Indiana Man Pleads Guilty To Assaulting Capitol Police Officers

An Indiana man has pleaded guilty to charges of assaulting police officers during the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. Curtis Logan Tate, 32, admitted to using a metal baton, a lamp, and other makeshift weapons to...Read More

Tennessee Secures SEC Title With Win Over South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Tennessee Volunteers secured their first Southeastern Conference regular-season title in six years with a hard-fought 66-59 victory over the South Carolina Gamecocks on Wednesday night. Dalton KneRead More

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Republican-Led States Challenge Biden's Tougher Soot Pollution Standards

Twenty-four Republican-led states have filed a lawsuit challenging a new rule by the Biden administration that sets tougher standards for deadly soot pollution. The lawsuit, led by attorneys general from Kentucky and WestRead More

Kentucky Couple Finds Lost Powerball Ticket Worth $50,000

A Kentucky couple from Bowling Green experienced a stroke of luck when they discovered they had won $50,000 from a Powerball ticket they thought they had lost. The couple had purchased the winning ticket about a...Read More

Gov. Beshear Stands Firm On DEI Practices At Universities

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear led a march in Frankfort, Kentucky, commemorating the 60th anniversary of a civil-rights rally featuring Martin Luther King Jr. Beshear emphasized the importance of diversity, equity, and incluRead More

Dramatic Bridge Rescue In Kentucky

A dramatic rescue unfolded on a bridge in Kentucky when a semi-truck collided with multiple vehicles, causing it to slide off the side of the bridge and dangle precariously over the Ohio River. The driver was...Read More

US Senators Approve F-16 Sale To Turkey

In a recent development, the U.S. Senate decided not to block the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey, despite expressing strong reservations about Turkey's behavior as an ally. The decision was made as part of...Read More

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Senator Mitch Mcconnell To Step Down From Leadership Role

Senator Mitch McConnell, the longest serving Congressional Party leader in American history, announced today he's stepping down from his leadership role. Effective November, the 82-year-old says he will continue to serve aRead More

Senator Mitch Mcconnell Announces Retirement As Republican Senate Leader

Senator Mitch McConnell made a significant announcement today during his speech in the Senate. McConnell, who turned 82 last week, reflected on his long career in the United States Senate, which began during the Reagan revRead More

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Julie Chrisley Shares Heartfelt Letters From Behind Bars Experience

Julie Chrisley, known for her role in the reality show Chrisley Knows Best, has been serving a reduced five-year prison sentence in Lexington, Kentucky, while her husband Todd is serving a reduced 10-year sentence in FloriRead More

Tornado Outbreak Hits Multiple States, Columbus Under Warning

Reports of a tornado outbreak have emerged as a result of the wide-scale storm system sweeping across the country. Tornadoes were sighted in Illinois, with an unconfirmed report in the Grand Blank Michigan region, southeasRead More

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Couple Finds Lost Lottery Ticket, Wins $50,000 After Months

A Kentucky couple recently had a stroke of luck when they found a lost lottery ticket that ended up winning them a $50,000 prize. The story began when Mark Perdue purchased a Powerball ticket for the...Read More

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Texas Rises To No. 3 In AP Women's Basketball Poll

Following a week of upsets among the top teams, Texas climbed two spots to secure the No. 3 ranking in The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll. This marks the Longhorns' highest position in over...Read More

Campbellsville University Student Arrested In Connection With Teammate's Death

A student at Campbellsville University in Kentucky has been arrested in connection with the death of a member of the school's wrestling team. The incident involved 21-year-old Charles Escalero, who was taken into custody oRead More

Laws Whiskey House Wins Best Small Batch Bourbon Award

Laws Cask Strength Four Grain Bourbon, produced by Laws Whiskey House based in Denver, Colorado, has been crowned the Best Small Batch Bourbon in the World at the prestigious 2024 World Whiskies Awards. This accolade marksRead More

Biden Administration Considering Easing Vehicle Emissions Rules

The Biden administration is considering easing vehicle emissions rules proposed last year, which would have required electric vehicles (EVs) to be in place by the end of next year. This move would give automakers more timeRead More

Impeachment Inquiry Reveals Biden Family's Influence Peddling Allegations

During a recent exclusive interview, two prominent chairmen leading the impeachment inquiry against President Biden shed light on the case. House Oversight Committee Chairman and Kentucky Congressman discussed the latest dRead More

Mage Wins 2023 Kentucky Derby As Longshot, Retires After Victory

The Road to the Kentucky Derby is in full swing as horse racing fans eagerly anticipate the 150th running of America's biggest horse race at Churchill Downs in Louisville on Sat., May 4, 2024. The championship...Read More

Olympic Champion Gabby Douglas Delays Gymnastics Return Due To COVID-19

Olympic champion Gabby Douglas has unfortunately had to postpone her return to gymnastics after testing positive for COVID-19. The 28-year-old athlete, who hasn't competed since the Rio Olympics nearly eight years ago, wasRead More

LSU Upsets Kentucky With Last-Second Victory

LSU's Tyrell Ward hit a game-winning shot at the buzzer to secure a thrilling 75-74 victory over No. 17 Kentucky. Ward's heroics capped off his 17-point performance and marked LSU's second consecutive comeback win againstRead More

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