Kentucky News

Aggregated Kentucky News Articles

• Scoring is up, freshmen are elite and more storylines shaping men's hoops
  
  The good (Nebraska), not-so-good (Kentucky) and interesting (dominant freshmen) of the 2025-26 season so far.
  Myron Medcalf and Jeff Borzello.  ESPN.  Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:37:29 EST.
• Post-Roe battle over abortion pills reaches Kentucky gas stations as AG opens investigation
  
  Abortion laws continue evolving across states since the Supreme Court's 2022 Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade, with trigger laws taking effect.
  Fox News.  Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:40:34 -0500.
• Blocking ICE cooperation fueled Minnesota unrest, officials warn as Virginia reverses course
  
  ICE arrests surge in sanctuary states as federal officials say local cooperation prevents chaos. Kentucky, Alabama leaders contrast their approach.
  Fox News.  Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:44:18 -0500.
• Nine teams that need to turn around their seasons -- now
  
  From expected Final Four contenders like Kentucky and beyond, these teams have work to do in the final stretch.
  Myron Medcalf.  ESPN.  Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:52:49 EST.
• Postal Service unveils new Muhammad Ali stamp in champ's hometown
  
  Postal officials unveiled a commemorative stamp of boxing legend Muhammad Ali in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, on Thursday, featuring a photo of the champ in his fighting prime.
  Dylan Lovan.  Washington Times.  Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:34:09 -0500.
• Clintons won't testify in Epstein probe as House Oversight GOP threatens contempt
  
  Republican Rep. James Comer of Kentucky, the committee's chairman, said the panel will move next week on holding them in contempt.
  CBS News.  Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:33:58 -0500.
• Beshear: Focusing on everyday concerns is key for Democrats vying for governorships
  
  Democrats looking to expand their hold on the nation's governorships should be focused on offering solutions for Americans feeling stressed by high costs for housing, health care and other essentials, Kentucky Gov. ...
  Bruce Schreiner.  Washington Times.  Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:45:20 -0500.
• Select Medical Expands Rehab Footprint Through Vibra Healthcare JV
  
  SEM teams up with Vibra Healthcare to run a 76-bed rehab hospital in Southern Kentucky, expanding its post-acute care footprint through a capital-efficient JV.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:31:00 GMT.
• Reports: Nebraska football quarterback flips commitment to Kentucky
  
  Minchey is headed to a new school in SEC, just hours after he committed to Nebraska
  KETV - Omaha, Nebraska.  Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:15:00 GMT.
• Strategic Risk On Derby Trail After Impressive Smarty Jones Win
  
  Strategic Risk has developed into a serious Kentucky Derby contender and his dominant win in the Smarty Jones Stakes at Oaklawn Park provided him qualifying points.
  By Danny Brewer, Contributor.  Forbes.  Sun, 04 Jan 2026 14:30:00 -0500.
• Kentcucky Woman Faces Death Penalty After Allegedly Using Pills To Abort Baby, Burying Fetus In Backyard
  
  Kentucky banned nearly all abortions
  Mark Tanos.  Daily Caller.  Sun, 04 Jan 2026 17:51:30 +0000.
• Trailblazing female jockey Diane Crump dies aged 77
  
  The horse racing icon became the first woman in history to ride in a professional horse race in 1969, before becoming the first female jockey to compete in the Kentucky Derby a year later.
  Daily Mail.  Sun, 04 Jan 2026 14:21:12 GMT.

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