Republicans win Livingston, Lyon, Caldwell judge executive races

Republican candidates trounced their Democratic challengers in the Livingston, Lyon and Caldwell judge executive races, according to the Kentucky Secretary of State election results. In Livingston County, Republican Michael Williams beat Democrat Teris Swanson with 1,892 votes compared to Swanson’s 1,596. In nearby Lyon County, Jamie Green-Smith, who was...

Budget challenges remain, says KY Chief Justice in annual address

FRANKFORT —  Kentucky’s Administrative Office of the Courts is operating with 86 fewer people in management, Supreme Court Chief Justice Debra Hembree Lambert said in her State of the Judiciary address Thursday.  The budget passed by the General Assembly in 2026 underfunded some court operations, Lambert previously said. As a result, she rearranged staff positions, […]

Steptoe & Johnson earns national honors, eight top-tier Kentucky rankings

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 5, 2026) — Steptoe & Johnson PLLC has earned eight Metropolitan Tier 1 practice-area rankings across Lexington and Louisville in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms, alongside 13 national rankings. The Kentucky recognition covers two practice areas in Lexington and six in Louisville, spanning commercial...

WKYT Fact✓Check | Kentucky automatic recount law covers specific offices

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The Secretary of State and county clerks are confirming election night results, including recounts and recanvasses in the state’s closest races. Kentucky law calls for an automatic recount when a candidate loses by a margin of 0.5% or less, according to KRS 120.157. A recount is a more thorough, individual ballot count than a recanvass.

Kentucky voters decide major statewide and local races on Election Day

RICHMOND, Ky. – Kentucky voters headed to the polls yesterday, Tuesday, Nov. 3, to decide several major statewide and local races, including an open U.S. Senate seat and multiple Madison County government positions. One of the biggest races was the U.S. Senate contest to replace longtime Sen. Mitch McConnell,...

Kentucky legislative leaders cite national, state issues after Republican incumbents lose

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) - Some longtime Republican lawmakers lost their races to Democratic challengers, and legislative leaders said both national and state issues were behind the results. Kentucky lawmakers will return to Frankfort in January with some new members. National issues cited. Senate President Robert Stivers, R-District 25, said Kentucky...

CVG’s Larry Krauter to update Florence Rotary on how airport is shaping NKY’s economic future

What does the future of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) mean for Northern Kentucky’s businesses, workforce, and economic development?. From connecting travelers to destinations around the world to moving millions of packages through global supply chains, CVG is much more than an airport. It is one of our region’s most important economic engines, supporting jobs, attracting investment, and connecting Northern Kentucky to opportunities across the globe.

TANK to enact service changes this weekend

The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky, or TANK, will enact numerous service changes starting this Saturday, Nov. 7. The changes will see service expansions to several of the authority’s routes. The changes come following a period of public input collected last year. “The new service is designed to better...

6 Things Kentuckians Say to Guests That Guests Misread

If a host in eastern Kentucky says “I don’t care to,” you’d probably hear a flat no. But it can mean the opposite. Kentucky hosts rarely stop to explain lines like that, so guests are left to read the room. Here’s what Kentuckians say to guests...

2026 Kentucky General Election Live Results

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Eyewitness News will be covering statewide election results in Kentucky, including the races for U.S. Senate, U.S. Representative and a decision over the governor’s commutation powers. You can find local countywide election results on the following pages: Eyewitness News. Your Local Election Headquarters.

Kentucky opens two wildlife areas for public use

FRANKFORT, KY. (WOWK) – The Commonwealth of Kentucky has announced that two wildlife areas are opening for public use. According to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, Wildlife Management Areas (WRA) of more than 13 hundred acres are being opened in eastern and southern Kentucky for stream restoration projects. The properties are mostly […]

Yes, There Really Is a Reindeer Farm Right Here in Kentucky

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Kentucky votes ‘Yes’ on Amendment 1 restricting governor’s pardon powers

Kentucky voters approved a constitutional amendment on Nov. 3, that would temporarily restrict a governor’s ability to issue pardons or commute criminal sentences around gubernatorial elections. Amendment 1 would prohibit governors from granting pardons or commuting sentences beginning 60 days before a gubernatorial election until the fifth Tuesday after...

Scenes from election night in Kentucky

In Kentucky’s largest cities, voters reup their mayors

Incumbent mayors in Kentucky’s two biggest cities won their reelection bids in Tuesday’s General Election.  Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton will both continue in their roles after nonpartisan elections.  As of 10:30 p.m. Greenberg received more than 130,670 votes and had claimed victory; Gorton received more than 56,000. In Louisville, Greenberg […]

Bridges wins fifth term as 3rd District representative

Republican incumbent Randy Bridges has won a fifth term as state representative for Kentucky's 3rd House district. Bridges received 8,396 votes between McCracken and Livingston counties with Democratic challenger Michael McVicker receiving 5,299. Bridges was first elected to the position in 2018 and has served four consecutive two year terms....

Kentucky sees Democratic gains as voters focus on economy

Kentucky remained largely Republican in Tuesday’s election, but Democrats made significant gains as economic concerns helped fuel a broader shift toward Democratic candidates across the country.

USDA rolls out new SNAP cost-of-living adjustments; Advocates say more needs to be done

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program’s new cost-of-living adjustments began at the beginning of October. Advocates say the change isn’t enough to address the ongoing need for food in Kentucky communities. The United States Department of Agriculture rolled out the changes for this fiscal year, providing a nearly 3%...

Kentucky and Indiana Have a Spectacular Winter Wildlife Secret

What birds do you see more than any other where you live?