The Kentucky Supreme Court's chief justice is asking the state’s legislature to greenlight more funding to improve judicial employees’ pay and court facilities across the state. via @kentuckylantern.com

Only about one in five homes sold in the last year went to a first-time buyer. And the average person buying their first home was 40 years old — a record high. A new report shows how challenging it's become for young people to get a foothold in today's costly housing market.

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration violated the First Amendment rights of Education Department employees when it replaced their personalized out-of-office e-mail notifications with partisan language blaming Democrats for the government shutdown.

The Tennessee Valley Authority plans to add ample storage to its grid by the end of the decade. via @wpln.bsky.social

Following the fatal UPS plane crash earlier this week, one Louisvillian and two businesses are suing the company that owned the plane, its manufacturer and the designer of its engine.

UPS and FedEx will ground their fleets of McDonnell Douglas MD-11 planes "out of an abundance of caution" following a deadly crash at the UPS global aviation hub in Kentucky, the companies announced late Friday.

The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily granted the Trump administration's request to block full SNAP food benefits during the government shutdown, even as residents in some states had already begun receiving them.

Murray Art Guild Holiday Sale is tomorrow, November 8th! More information at www.murrayartguild.org.

The Trump administration is reducing air traffic at 40 of the nation's busiest airports, starting Friday and ramping up over the next week. www.wkms.org/npr-news/202...

The SpongeBob Musical Youth Edition opens tonight at Playhouse in the Park. You can see our very own Angie Mills on stage as a mentor! Tickets are available at www.playhousemurray.org.

A Louisville labor union hosted a candlelight vigil on Thursday to honor the dead and injured from this week’s UPS plane crash. www.wkms.org/2025-11-07/m...

President Donald Trump’s administration asked a federal appeals court Friday to block a judge’s order that it distribute this month's full SNAP benefits amid a U.S. government shutdown, even as some states said they were moving quickly to get the money to people. www.wkms.org/government-p...

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched an unprecedented review of routine shots given to kids, alarming public health experts.

A Kentucky Republican state lawmaker is proposing legislation that he hopes will crack down on distracted driving in the Bluegrass State. www.wkms.org/government-p...

There's a global shortage of radiologists. Now artificial intelligence is helping speed up the diagnosis of tuberculosis in hard-to-reach communities.

Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday she will not seek reelection, capping an historic career at 20 terms. www.wkms.org/npr-news/202...

For thousands of years, pearls have been a prized gemstone used to craft jewelry and other adornments. But North America has just one freshwater pearl farm that cultivates the shiny objects, located at Kentucky Lake in western Tennessee. www.wkms.org/arts-culture...

After Republicans lost big in Tuesday's elections, adding pressure to end the government shutdown, President Trump pushed changes to Senate rules to bypass the need for Democratic-votes. www.wkms.org/npr-news/202...

An official with the National Transportation Safety Board, which is investigating the deadly crash of a UPS plane attempting to take off from Louisville’s airport, said Wednesday the plane's left engine detached on the airfield before crashing just past the runway.

Gov. Andy Beshear is sending the National Guard to staff food banks as about 600,000 Kentuckians experience delays in SNAP benefits from the federal government.

The U.S. Department of Energy issued a call for offers Tuesday from companies seeking to build and power an artificial intelligence data center at the former Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant site.

In the aftermath of a cargo plane crash in Louisville that has led to at least nine deaths, Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency and said recovery efforts are still underway.

A Louisville business owner recounted his harrowing experience as a UPS cargo plane’s fiery crash on Tuesday next door to his business left he and other workers trapped on the property for two hours.

Democrats had a big night on Tuesday, winning major races including governor's races in Virginia and New Jersey and a redistricting ballot measure in California. The outcomes could impact the federal shutdown and the 2026 midterm elections.

The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday in a consequential case with potentially profound economic consequences for the country and the presidency: The issue is tariffs.

At least three people have died and 11 people are injured after a UPS plane flying to Honolulu crashed near the Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville on Tuesday evening, officials said.

From @hannahsaad.bsky.social: The leader of a far western Kentucky firefighters union chapter is suing city officials in Paducah, claiming they violated his rights under the 1st and 14th Amendments – as well as federal and state labor laws – by terminating his job with the Paducah Fire Department.

In 2023 and 2024, Tennessee lawmakers passed back-to-back multibillion-dollar tax cuts for businesses. This has pushed the Volunteer State to rely even more on its sales tax to fund government spending. via @tennesseelookout.com

All but two kids who faced criminal charges in adult court in Louisville as of mid-September were Black. That’s not surprising to local lawmakers, child advocates and community leaders, who say Black children are often subjected to overpolicing, underinvestment and “adultification” by society.

Food pantries and other nonprofits in the region that help keep people in need fed are expecting an increase in demand for services with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients facing delays in getting their benefits.

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Former Vice President Dick Cheney, who extolled the power of the presidency, died Monday at the age of 84.

A new lawsuit argues the latest changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness could exclude public servants whose organizations have resisted President Trump's policies. www.wkms.org/npr-news/202...

Amid the government shutdown and uncertainty over SNAP benefits for November, Gov. Andy Beshear has issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency and pledging state funds to support Kentucky food banks. www.wkms.org/government-p...

The Trump administration says it will restart SNAP food benefits but that it will pay out only half the amount people normally get. www.wkms.org/npr-news/202...

Law enforcement across the U.S. are sifting through a Louisville Metro Police Department database of vehicles captured by the city’s growing fleet of license plate reader cameras. The reason: Immigration enforcement. www.wkms.org/2025-11-03/l...

President Trump's administration faces deadlines on Monday to tell two federal judges whether it will continue to fund SNAP, the nation's biggest food aid program, using contingency funds.

Declining population means caring for parents, grandparents, and other relatives could become even more challenging with fewer professionals and family members to pitch in.

While previous deployments to Democratic-led cities have largely led to protests and lawsuits, Trump is banking on the moves helping him and Republicans, especially in next year's midterms.

Clocks fell back an hour on Sunday morning and many people may have enjoyed an extra hour of slumber. Going forward, this change means darker evenings and brighter mornings — and you can take advantage of that morning light to reset your sleep schedule.

A new study says several states are doing the right things to get students to show up to school regularly.

Many economists and business leaders are raising alarms about falling birthrates. But advocates for lower human populations say a less crowded world will be happier and more sustainable.

A paleontologist was trying to locate the site of a famous 1908 discovery when a rancher in Wyoming shared an important clue.

More Americans are turning to food banks to help fill the assistance gap, but administrators caution they aren't designed to act as a safety net for a government program. www.wkms.org/npr-news/202...

A new line of spice blends cooked up by a celebrity chef is benefiting a western Kentucky domestic crisis center, employing survivors of domestic violence while also raising funds for the nonprofit.

A federal judge says the Trump administration has until "no later than Monday" to consider whether to pay at least partial SNAP food benefits to 42 million low-income people.

Authorities in Tennessee have dropped a felony charge against a man who was jailed for more than a month over a Facebook post he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Food banks across Kentucky are bracing for a surge in clients ahead of the Nov. 1 suspension of federal food assistance. via @kentuckypublicradio.org

Communities across the northern Caribbean are dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. The storm has left many without homes, power or communication.

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