Trump’s Medicaid cuts are coming for rural Americans: ‘It’s going to have to hit them first’

When Hurricane Helene drowned western North Carolina in muck and floodwater last year, it caught folks off-guard. Now, local leaders in places like Asheville expect the Republican-led reconciliation bill – called the “big, beautiful bill” by...

Historical Society preserves flags telling North Dakota, US history

Every item held by the Historical Society of North Dakota for display at the state Heritage Center has a story, including hundreds of flags that historians and conservators go to great lengths to protect. “You can get a huge sense of pride from...

Kentucky leads America’s Best Counties Rankings with 4 counties in the Top 20

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WBKO) - Four Kentucky counties were recognized in the top 20 per capita in Site Selection magazine’s America’s Best Counties ranking released this week. Kentucky had more counties represented in the per capita list than any other...

Donald Trump Shares Warning for Thomas Massie in Kentucky

President Donald Trump shared a poll indicating Rep. Thomas Massie would lose a GOP primary contest to a candidate he backed after the House Republican was one of just two who voted against his Big Beautiful Bill when it passed the House of...

College teams show off solar-powered car innovations at 3-day race in Kentucky

Kentucky politicians react to passage of President Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill'

Politicians from the Bluegrass State are split on the bill. KENTUCKY, USA — President Donald Trump's $4.5 trillion tax breaks and spending cuts bill passed through the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday, and will now head to his desk. While...

Kentucky's Thomas Massie one of two House Republicans to vote against Big Beautiful Bill

Massie has been at odds with President Trump recently. He also criticized his decision to bomb Iranian nuclear sites. WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Kentucky) went against President Donald Trump again Thursday by voting against the GOP's...

"More than just a team": Kentucky's Reece Potter reflects on deep-rooted culture surrounding Wildcats basketball

Former Miami RedHawks center Reece Potter entered the transfer portal in March and committed to the Kentucky Wildcats in April. His signing cemented the Wildcats as the No. 2 portal class in the country according to On3. Potter played basketball...

First person: 5 spiritual struggles senior adults face

Gary Miller, who serves with me in the evangelism and church revitalization office at the State Board of Missions, recently shared wisdom from Bob Russell, former pastor of Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky. Russell observed that...

"Kentucky commit loading": Hoops fans react as Tyran Stokes records 19 points in a win over Jordan at the FIBA U19 World Cup

Power forward Tyran Stokes, who is a top-ranked player in the 2026 class, made history with a triple-double in USA’s 140-67 win over Jordan at the FIBA U19 World Cup and this got fans talking on social media. Stokes produced a standout performance...

Kentuckians Say They Want To Go Home To Old Fort Harrod

File image. Robert Moore Herald Staff rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com A recent online poll found that Kentuckians want their ashes scattered at Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street). A survey conducted by Choicemutual.com, a life...

How Kentucky’s US representatives voted on Donald Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

(TNS) Congress just passed a massive budget bill extending tax cuts and cutting spending on Medicaid. Most of Kentucky’s representatives in Washington played a role in helping it pass. While Kentucky’s two U.S. Senators were split on the bill —...

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Where To Watch Fireworks In Kentuckiana

Spectacular fireworks on Victoria Day in Toronto. Waterfront Park invites you to watch fireworks on the 4th of July! The event starts at 5 p.m. with the show of fireworks starting at 10 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs Celebration to feature...

Escaped Kentucky inmate captured with public's help in Nelson County

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — An escaped Kentucky inmate is back behind bars thanks to the public's help. The Nelson County Sheriff's Office said they received a tip Wednesday night that 28-year-old Jarod Barnes, the escaped inmate, was in the 500...

How Kentucky’s leaders are responding to passage of the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

(TNS) The massive budget bill to extend tax credits and cut spending for Medicaid passed a vote in the House of Representatives Thursday. It awaits a signature from President Donald Trump who has dubbed the legislation the “Big, Beautiful Bill.”...

Kentucky Voices for Health Hosts Urgent Press Call on Medicaid Cuts: “HR1 Will Cost Lives and Livelihoods”

“Rural Kentucky stands to lose the most from this bill – in fact it stands to lose more than any other state in the country,” said Dustin Pugel, Policy Director at Kentucky Center for Economic Policy. “In places like Hal Rogers’ 5 th district,...

Kentucky issuer is bringing $834 million of Baa2 prepaid gas bonds

Jefferies is the guarantor on $834 million in gas prepay bonds expected next week from the Public Energy Authority of Kentucky. Bloomberg News The Public Energy Authority of Kentucky is expected to price $834 million in Baa2-rated prepaid natural...

Kentucky crime dropped 8% overall in Kentucky, says Governor Andy Beshear

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WEVV) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced a significant decrease in crime rates across the state. Gov. Beshear shared on social media that overall crime rates in Kentucky dropped by 8 percent last year. "This is a testament to...

Local first responders demonstrate firework safety ahead of 4th of July

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- As the country celebrates its independence this weekend, local fire crews hope the sky is the only thing being lit up. While fireworks look festive, first responders said it's important to know what it'll do and how to...