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Several Kentucky Republicans give ‘resounding no’ to education cuts in House budget
4+ hour, 3+ min ago (741+ words) A growing number of GOP lawmakers in the Kentucky legislature think the proposed House budget, House Bill 500, goes too far with education cuts. State Rep. Patrick Flannery and state Sen. Brandon Smith, both Republicans, say they would vote no on…...
Kentucky man sentenced to life for killing mother of his two children
1+ week, 2+ day ago (533+ words) A Kentucky man has been sentenced to life in prison for shooting and killing the mother of his two children. The sentence handed down by Kenton County Circuit Judge Kathy Lape on Feb. 9 matches a recommendation from the jury that…...
Trump versus Massie tensions flare at local Kentucky event, on national stage
1+ week, 2+ day ago (909+ words) Flaring midterm election tensions among Kentucky Republicans were on display over the weekend after a microphone was taken away from U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie during a Lincoln Day Dinner. Meanwhile, Republican Massie, who faces a Trump-endorsed challenger, took the Republican president…...
Kentucky school districts opt for delays following extended closure
1+ week, 3+ day ago (179+ words) Video note: Despite this article's time stamp, the above video is the latest forecast from The Weather Authority. KENTUCKY (FOX 56) " Many Kentuckians have their fingers crossed that Tuesday's warmer weather will begin to melt the snow and ice paralyzing bluegrass…...
Is Kentucky opening another Buc-ee's this year? Not quite. Where chain is opening stores in 2026
2+ week, 23+ hour ago (296+ words) Is another Buc-ee's location opening in the commonwealth this year? Not quite, but those traveling north will be able to visit a new store in the Dayton area in just a couple months. A third Kentucky location is also expected…...
Henderson intersection closes following water main repair
2+ week, 1+ day ago (124+ words) HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) " An intersection in Henderson will be closed while crews repair a water main leak. According to Henderson Water Utility, the intersection of 5th Street and Heilman Avenue will be closed while crews repair the leak. Officials ask motorists…...
Search ongoing for Kentucky native, alumna Nancy Guthrie: What we know
2+ week, 1+ day ago (341+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) " Authorities are carrying out an ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie and a Kentucky native who was allegedly abducted from her Arizona home. According to a Feb. 4 report from The…...
Kentucky’s Black history celebrated in annual Frankfort gathering
2+ week, 1+ day ago (332+ words) FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) " Recognizing and honoring the work of generations of Black Kentuckians culminates in an annual gathering in Frankfort each year when each branch of state government joins together in celebration. This year's Black History Month celebration was relocated…...
The Downtown Henderson Cocoa Crawl returns this weekend
2+ week, 2+ day ago (119+ words) HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- The Cocoa Crawl returns to Downtown Henderson this weekend. The event is hosted by the Henderson Chamber of Commerce and will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in downtown Henderson. The event will feature Cocoa samples, special events, discounts…...
Kentucky schools announce closings, delays with more snow set to fall
2+ week, 2+ day ago (110+ words) Video note: Despite this article's time stamp, the above video is the latest forecast from The Weather Authority. KENTUCKY (FOX 56) " With many Kentucky roads still in poor condition and more precipitation set to fall on Tuesday, many school leaders have…...