Kentucky’s Alex Miller stays true to his roots as career soars

Published 8:30 pm Monday, October 6, 2025 Alex Miller may have moved to Nashville, but his heart — and his music — remain deeply rooted in the rolling farmland of Central Kentucky. The 22-year-old singer-songwriter from Lancaster first captured...

Kentucky sues Roblox, citing Charlie Kirk 'assassination simulators'

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins discuss President Donald Trump's push for NATO allies and the legacy of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk on 'Kudlow.' FIRST ON FOX: Kentucky brought a civil lawsuit on...

Coal keeps Kentucky’s lights on and bills low

Families and small businesses across the commonwealth depend on affordable and reliable power. That’s why maintaining a balanced energy mix, anchored by coal, is crucial to ensuring a robust economy for future generations. A recent analysis by...

Dozens of Taylor Swift fans report empty album packages shipped through Kentucky center

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Tennessee woman who ordered signed copies of Taylor Swift’s new album says she was stunned when the package arrived completely empty. Ciera Netherton from Clarksville posted a video on Facebook showing the open box....

Kentucky Hospital Association launches new campaign against workplace violence

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Health care workers are six times more likely to experience workplace violence than any other industry. Violence against health care workers has risen over the past few years. Now, the Kentucky Hospital Association is...

Vaccaro recalls time at YSU, career in shoe industry

BEAVER TOWNSHIP — The next time you watch a basketball game, either in person or on television, take a really long look at the shoes players are wearing, or shall we say, endorsing as part of their contractual agreement. Then think of Sonny...

A New Tool For Aluminum Industry Decarbonization: SaaS

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Now that the vehicle electrification movement is here to stay, the business of decarbonization is turning attention to the industries that support EV manufacturers. A case...

Construction in NuLu extended as businesses adapt to long-running streetscape project

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Construction in Louisville’s NuLu neighborhood is stretching on longer than expected, forcing some businesses to make big changes — and even relocate. For more than a year, cones and barricades have lined East Market...

Kentucky Attorney General pushing for EPA to repeal federal carbon emission regulations

Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman co-authored a letter in late September urging the Environmental Protection Agency to move forward with a Trump administration proposal to rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding. Since its release, the...

From Daisy Buchanan to The Walking Dead…Fictional Kentuckians You Might’ve Missed

Off the top of my head, I'll give you Chris Stapleton, Jennifer Lawrence, and Colonel Harland Sanders in the category of famous Kentuckians. When you search, you will find several more. But what about those who hail from Kentucky who don't exist?...

Beshear awards $7.75M to improve 17 bridges across Kentucky

FRANKFORT — Gov. Andy Beshear has announced $7.75 million in new funding to repair, replace or preserve 17 bridges across 13 Kentucky counties and three cities, part of an ongoing effort to improve safety and extend the lifespan of local...

2027 Top-10 recruit Lincoln Cosby sets visit to Kentucky

Lincoln Cosby, the No. 9 overall player in the 2027 class, has scheduled an unofficial visit to Kentucky. The 6-foot-9 small forward out of Montverde Academy (FL) will be in Lexington on October 24th. Cosby, a native of Cincinnati, OH, has not yet...

Trick-or-treating guide for south-central Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – October is in full swing, and south-central Kentucky has no shortage of planned events. Below you will find News 40’s guide to all things trick-or-treating and trunk-or-treating, with events taking place throughout the month....

Grant awarded to Ky. Department of Agriculture aims to enhance competitiveness of specialty crops

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) has been awarded $345,544.81 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). This USDA grant, part of a $79.2 million investment nationwide, helps the...

Kentuck Festival returns for second year at Snow Hinton Park

Last year's move to relocate the Kentuck Festival of the Arts to Tuscaloosa's Snow HInton Park, was deemed a success, so much the city recently inked a plan with the arts center to keep the two-day event within the Druid City for at least the next...

Lawmakers entertain residential infrastructure loans to combat Kentucky’s housing crisis

Lawmakers are exploring potential fixes to Kentucky’s housing shortage. One model addresses infrastructure, which accounts for 30 percent of the cost of building a house. Officials from the Indiana Finance Authority recently presented their loan...

Deron Rippey Jr. is taking his official visit to Kentucky this week

Official visit season is moving right along for the Kentucky men’s basketball program. Deron Rippey Jr. is the latest high-level recruit to make his way to campus. The five-star class of 2026 point guard was scheduled to arrive in Lexington on...

Ex-Marine Amy McGrath launches another run for Kentucky Senate

This time, instead of facing off against Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), McGrath is entering a race full of Democrats and Republicans eager to fill McConnell’s seat after he retires. McGrath joins two political outsiders, former Secret Service agent...

Huntington Bank names regional president for Southern Ohio/Kentucky

Jim Danneman CINCINNATI — The Huntington National Bank (Huntington) has selected Jim Danneman as Regional President for the Southern Ohio/Kentucky region. With more than 30 years of experience in commercial and private banking, Danneman brings a...

Officials break ground on new driving skills pad for Kentucky State Police

Construction is underway on a new training facility for the Kentucky State Police. Officials broke ground late last week on a new $2.7 million driving skills pad. During a recent press conference, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman said this new facility...