Kentucky Sheriffs’ Boys & Girls Ranch opens for 50th season

Published 6:00 am Saturday, July 19, 2025 The Kentucky Sheriffs’ Boys & Girls Ranch opened for its 50th camping season on June 9, running through July 17.The ranch is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building self-esteem and teaching respect...

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Kentucky law enforcement agencies investigating multiple cattle theft cases across the state

METCALFE COUNTY, Ky. (WBKO) - Law enforcement is investigating multiple cattle theft cases across the state. The Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Kentucky State Police, is currently investigating multiple cattle theft...

Kentucky Newsmakers 7/20: Kentucky American Water President Rob Burton; UK Political Science Professor Dr. Stephen Voss

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - On the latest edition of Kentucky Newsmakers, WKYT’s Bill Bryant talks with Kentucky American Water President Rob Burton and University of Kentucky Political Science Professor Dr. Stephen Voss. We all need it to live, and...

Kentucky WBB serves food at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bluegrass

The Kentucky women’s basketball team has spent some time not only in the gym this summer, but also out serving the community. On Friday, the Cats (and former Cat Dazia Lawrence) went down to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bluegrass and...

Kentucky AG targets shopping app Temu in fight against Chinese threats

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman has filed a lawsuit against Temu, the popular orange shopping app known for its low prices. The lawsuit is part of a broader push by Coleman’s office to challenge what he calls a...

Top-10 prospect receives offer from, schedules official visit to Kentucky

Kentucky extended a scholarship offer to Phoenix (Ariz.) St. Mary’s 5-star power forward Cameron Williams this week. Williams responded by setting up an official visit to UK for the weekend of Sept. 27, as first reported by Gregg Rosenberg of Prep...

Kentucky public broadcast stations brace for government funding cuts

Leaders of some Kentucky public broadcasting stations are disappointed but not defeated Friday after Congress passed The Rescissions Act.“I am restored and renewed in that the mission is the mission. The mission didn't change,” said Kenya Young,...

Frankfort police asking for help identifying alleged theft, fraud suspect

FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) — The Frankfort Police Department is asking for help in identifying a suspect in an ongoing investigation involving alleged theft and fraud. According to police, the incidents occurred at a local business in Frankfort on...

Kentucky State Police arrest man on drug trafficking charges

RUSSELL SPRINGS, Ky. (LEX 18) — A Russell County man was arrested after approximately $25,000 worth of methamphetamine and marijuana were discovered during an investigation, according to a release from the Kentucky State Police. Troopers from Post...

Kentucky State Police Cruiser to Be Featured in New '26 Calendar

It doesn't take much for me to start noticing things I hadn't noticed before. When the Kentucky State Police cruiser won its first American Association of State Troopers "Best Looking Cruiser" award in 2018, I started noticing other state police...

Kentucky Football Ranked 15th in SEC Football Media Preseason Poll

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The 2025 SEC Football media preseason poll dropped on Friday afternoon and had the Wildcats ranked as the 15th team in the Southeastern conference only ahead of Mississippi State. The top ranked team in the...

Kentucky postpones online registration for statewide permit testing event

FRANKFORT, Ky. —Due to unforeseen technical circumstances, the Kentucky State Police says it is postponing Friday’s online registration for the statewide testing event scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 2, until next week. Original Story A statewide...

Wan’Dale Robinson claps back at suggestion Ohio State didn’t recruit him due to Kentucky interest

Before making his way to Kentucky as a college redshirt junior, Wan’Dale Robinson was considered one of the best high school football recruits, not only in the Bluegrass State but across the entire country. The fact that he was even considering...

Jason Crowe Jr. commits to Missouri over Kentucky

Jason Crowe Jr. has made his college decision, but it won’t be for the Kentucky Wildcats. Instead, Crowe will spend what’s expected to be just one season of college basketball with the Missouri Tigers. The 5-star class of 2026 recruit made his...

Temu accused of illegal data collection, other violations in Kentucky lawsuit

Temu accused of illegal data collection, privacy violations, and counterfeit sales in Kentucky. Nachawati Law Group joins forces with Kentucky Attorney General in consumer protection lawsuit. State seeks civil penalties, restitution, and further...

Wrong business named in major Kentucky lawsuit

SOMERSET, Ky. (WKYT) - A southern Kentucky roofing company was named in a substantial lawsuit seeking thousands of dollars in judgments. However, the defendant named in the lawsuit says that the plaintiff incorrectly identified him, when another...

Kentucky Residents Advised To ‘Leave The Leaves’ To Protect Wildlife

Kentucky wildlife enthusiasts are advocating for a simple act that can have a significant impact on local ecosystems as autumn approaches: "leave the leaves." While the remnants of summer linger, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife (KDFW)...

Kentucky’s Oldest Festival Has Returned With A Twist

Kentucky's oldest festival, dating back to 1794, is none other than Court Days, now in full swing during the October Court Day Festival in downtown Mount Sterling. Over 225 years ago, this tradition took root in Mt. Sterling, which served as a...

Free Professional Development Programs Available To Kentucky Teachers

The Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative (OVEC) is a consortium of 15 school districts serving over 155,000 students in north central Kentucky. The mission of the Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative is to provide professional learning, advocacy,...