Frankfort leaders choose not to renew city's contract with Flock
All 19 Flock cameras in Frankfort will be removed once the contract ends next January.
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PACs help Kentucky GOP legislative candidates dominate ad spending
Political action committees have spent nearly $900,000 on independent ads to boost Kentucky GOP legislative candidates, while Democrats are mostly left to themselves.
Police in Germany launch investigation after robot allegedly groped teen girl
German authorities opened an investigation into possible sexual harassment after a robot controlled by two young men groped a 16-year-old girl.
About 80,000 Kentuckians have lost access to food aid under federal rule changes
Some 80,000 Kentuckians have lost access to the food benefits known as SNAP because of federal changes to the program, Gov. Andy Beshear said in a letter sent to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Kentucky’s congressional delegation on Wednesday. Beshear said that number includes 24,655 children and…
The first new sunscreen type in 25 years has arrived on US store shelves
A sunscreen ingredient used in Europe for years is now available in the U.S., offering broad protection against UVA and UVB rays with less white streaking.
These are the top trending Halloween costumes of 2026
Google ranked the top trending Halloween costumes of the season, with horror taking over the top spots.
Trees as a tool for cleaner air in Louisville’s West End
The leader of TreesLouisville discusses how she sees trees as a tool toward a more equitable community.
Meta hosts AI workshop for small businesses in Louisville
It's part of Meta's Community Accelerator Program, which partners with local chambers to make AI training more accessible.
Disney reveals new cruise ship that will sail from Tokyo in 2029
The Disney Imagination will carry about 4,000 passengers on two- to three-night cruises from Tokyo starting in spring 2029.
Daily Dose | Eating to lower breast cancer risk, easing arthritis pain and why sleep gets harder with age
Here are the top health headlines for Wednesday, Oct. 14.
Idaho community builds home for local 'Santa and Mrs. Claus' after contractor scam
Greg and Kelly Gempler have been Santa and Mrs. Claus in their Idaho community for years. Now, people are rallying around them after they were scammed.
Meta revealed as company behind controversial Mason County hyperscale data center
The technology company Meta will invest billions of dollars for a proposed Mason County hyperscale data center and will pay millions of dollars to local schools and the county but will also receive a 40-year tax break on local property taxes, according to a tentative agreement. During a regular Mason County Fiscal…
‘Green button’ was supposed to lower KY electricity bills. Nonprofit says it doesn’t work.
Kentucky’s largest electric utility has saved tens of millions of dollars in recent years by installing more than 1 million digital “smart” utility meters at homes and businesses in large part by being able to check the meters remotely for energy usage, disconnections and reconnections. But a national nonprofit argues…
Here’s how Kentucky’s suburban Democrats are faring ahead of midterms
Democrats’ power has waned for decades in the Kentucky General Assembly, but national headwinds seem to favor them this election cycle. Here’s how national dynamics are changing state legislative races.
Public parks aren’t development opportunities
I thought the University of Louisville had listened. Two years ago, the university hosted public meetings about the prospect of developing Stansbury Park, a historic Olmsted-designed park at the edge of campus. The community pushed back and the idea seemed to disappear. Then, in August, UofL President Gerry Bradley…
KY senator hits the road to shore up support for amendment to curb governors’ pardon power
Sen. Chris McDaniel is on the road this week, crossing Kentucky to urge voters to support a constitutional amendment aimed at curbing governors’ pardon powers around elections. The Ryland Heights Republican repeatedly proposed the amendment in the Kentucky General Assembly for seven years following a flurry of…
Indiana House District 72 candidates talk affordability, data centers and redistricting
Two people are running to be the next Indiana state representative for District 72, which covers most of Floyd County.
Students to compete in civics bee championship in nation’s capital, carried on C-SPAN
WASHINGTON — As partisan tensions rise in advance of the fast-approaching midterm elections, students will test their knowledge Wednesday in a field that’s long enjoyed bipartisan support: civics. Fifty-two middle school students hailing from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and American Samoa, will compete at the…
Louisville's 2026 General Election Voter Guide
The 2026 Kentucky general election guide from Louisville Public Media.
Trump asks Guilfoyle to resign after texts with former KY candidate
President Donald Trump has asked Kimberly Guilfoyle, the U.S. ambassador to Greece, to resign after texts between her and former Kentucky governor candidate and suspended attorney Eric Deters became public, according to published reports. The Wall Street Journal reported last week on text messages between Guilfoyle…
Trump to rally in Northern Kentucky on Saturday
President Donald Trump will be in Northern Kentucky on Saturday, Oct. 17. Trump will be in Highland Heights, but the specific location was not included in an event sign up. Doors open at 10:30 a.m., a rally starts at 12:30 p.m. Trump will speak at 2 p.m. The event is free, but registration is required.
Krystal Goodner and Veronica Roessler join Louisville Public Media in key roles
October 13, 2026 — Louisville Public Media (LPM) is pleased to announce two new staffers to the organization: Krystal Goodner as All Things Considered Host, effective October 19, 2026, and Veronica Roessler as Community Engagement and Events Manager, effective October 12, 2026. Both roles advance LPM’s strategic…
Rocky Adkins builds dominant fundraising lead in 2027 Kentucky governor’s race
Former Beshear advisor Rocky Adkins has tripled the fundraising haul of Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, his main Democratic rival in the 2027 Kentucky governor’s race.
Kentucky's 2026 General Election Voter Guide
The 2026 Kentucky general election guide from Kentucky Public Radio.