MOREHEAD, Ky. (FOX 56) — Morehead State University (MSU) is undergoing several construction projects on its campus. The changes to the school are part of a multi-year plan to propel the university into the future. MSU President Dr. Jay Morgan said these projects will help make “a generation leap with our facilities that students can […]
Daviess County Panthers headed to state
DAVIESS COUNTY, Ky. (WEHT) — The halls of Daviess County High School were full of spirit. The boys basketball team were recognized during a rally before heading to Rupp Arena in Lexington. The 3rd Region champs will make their first state appearance since 2011. The Panthers will play Great Crossing High School on Thursday at […]
Woman pleads guilty in connection with deadly Pulaski County moped crash
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (FOX 56) — The case against a woman charged in connection with a deadly moped crash in Pulaski County is moving forward. In October, then-19-year-old Kayleigh Dismuke was driving on US Highway 27 when she hit a moped driven by 31-year-old Dino Collins of Cincinnati. LATEST KENTUCKY NEWS: Woman pleads guilty in […]
Woman charged with murder in deadly Henderson shooting
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A Henderson woman initially charged with manslaughter, is facing a murder charge following the death of her boyfriend. 36-year-old Lauren Jarvis was arrested in March after authorities say her boyfriend pressured to shoot at him. She allegedly was supposed to shoot at a bulletproof vest he was wearing, but missed. During […]
These 17 bills received Gov. Beshear’s signature, 4 vetoed for worker’s rights and constitutional violations
FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) — Gov. Andy Beshear’s desk has been a busy place to be. On March 24, Beshear took action on 21 pieces of legislation and returned three without signature. Read more of the latest news in politics “I will always put our Kentucky families first,” Beshear said. “I was proud to sign […]
Study shows which counties in Kentucky have the most excessive drinkers
(NEXSTAR) — A new report by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute shed light on excessive drinking in Kentucky. Though some generations of Americans are drinking less than those before them, it is still estimated that one in six adults are binge drinkers, per a newly-released annual report. In some states and counties, data […]
President Trump’s order sparks worries over local libraries’ future: What Kentucky is seeing
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — An executive order coming from the desk of President Donald Trump has teams at local libraries wondering what’s next, and it brings the worry of what could happen to the communities they serve. Heather Dieffenbach is the chair of the Kentucky Public Library Association. She’s been keeping an eye on […]
1 charged in connection with 8 stolen Corvettes from Bowling Green plant
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (FOX 56) — A Missouri man faces several charges after a transporter reported a “weird” transaction involving multiple Corvettes. On Saturday, March 22, the Bowling Green Police Department was reportedly notified of eight stolen Corvettes. Later that day, officers were dispatched to the 150 block of American Avenue in response to “suspicious […]
Gov. Beshear vetoes bill aimed at overturning conversion therapy ban and Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care
FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) — Gov. Andy Beshear has announced the veto of House Bill 495. The bill would’ve overturned his September 2024 executive order banning conversion therapy in the state. An added amendment would’ve also banned any coverage of gender-affirming care for people on Medicaid. Late change to bill ending Kentucky conversion therapy ban […]
Skeletal remains found in McCreary County identified as man last seen in 2018
MCCREARY COUNTY, Ky. (FOX 56) — Skeletal remains found in McCreary County in October 2023 have been identified as a missing Tennesee man. According to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office in Tennessee, the remains have been identified as William “Will” Cross, who was reported missing in May 2018. LATEST KENTUCKY NEWS: Skeletal remains found in […]