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FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2020, file photo, housing activists erect a sign in Swampscott, Mass. A federal freeze on most evictions is set to expire soon. The moratorium, put in place by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in September, was the only tool keeping millions of tenants in their homes. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
EXPLAINER: Urging Kentucky renters to tap federal funds

By Dylan Lovan Jun. 25, 2021 12:13 PM EDT

This photo provided by Heaven Hill Distillery on Friday, June 18, 2021 shows the Heaven Hill Distillery opened a $19 million tourist center this week In Bardstown, Ky. The new center, called the Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience, is the latest investment by a Kentucky bourbon producer to promote the state’s tourism tourism.
Bourbon tourism shaking off pandemic slump in Kentucky

By Bruce Schreiner Jun. 18, 2021 01:30 PM EDT

Beshear steers rental aid funds to Louisville, Lexington

Jun. 07, 2021 02:08 AM EDT
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky's governor is steering nearly $40 million in federal pandemic relief funds for use in emergency rental assistance in the state's...

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., speaks during a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing to examine an update from Federal officials on efforts to combat COVID-19 on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, on Capitol Hill, in Washington. (Greg Nash/Pool via AP)
Sheriff: Suspicious package at Sen. Paul's home is non-toxic

By Bruce Schreiner May. 25, 2021 08:53 AM EDT

A fan scream during a race before the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
The Latest: Medina Spirit gives Baffert record 7th Derby win

May. 01, 2021 12:30 PM EDT

CORRECTS RIDER AND HORSE AT RIGHT TO IRAD ORTIZ JR. AND SEARCH RESULTS - John Velazquez, left, is congratulated by Irad Ortiz Jr. on Search Results after Velazquez rode Malathaat to victory during the 147th running of the Kentucky Oaks horse race at Churchill Downs, Friday, April 30, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Malathaat rallies in stretch to win Kentucky Oaks

By Gary B. Graves Apr. 30, 2021 06:38 PM EDT

Fans wait for a race while social distancing before 147th running of the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs, Friday, April 30, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
With fans and flowery hats, Derby is back at old home in May

By Beth Harris Apr. 30, 2021 01:56 PM EDT

FILE - This Feb. 17, 2021 file photo, shows a full-scale model of the Ingenuity helicopter displayed for the media at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. Space engineer Loay Elbasyouni was part of the NASA team that made history this month by launching an experimental helicopter from the surface of Mars. But he says an expedition to his hometown in the Gaza Strip, where posters celebrate his achievement, feels even farther off because of Israeli and Egyptian restrictions. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
Gazan behind Mars drone says visiting home is no small step

By Fares Akram Apr. 29, 2021 01:13 PM EDT

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Essential Quality is 2-1 favorite for the Kentucky Derby

By Gary B. Graves Apr. 27, 2021 01:00 PM EDT

FILE - In this undated photo provided by Jessa Mayhew in April 2020, hat maker Kenzie Kapp models one of her fascinator designs for the Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Ky. The Kentucky Derby is back on the first Saturday in May 2021, slowly bringing with it the sights, sounds and rituals familiar to Louisville. And local officials and business owners are hopeful it translates into better cash flow after the coronavirus pandemic upended the Derby’s schedule the previous year. “It definitely smells like Derby,” said business owner and Louisville native Kapp, who’s relishing a boost in demand making masks to match her hats and fascinators. (Jessa Mayhew via AP)
Louisville looks to rebound with Kentucky Derby back in May

By Gary B. Graves Apr. 25, 2021 01:41 PM EDT

Kentucky State Fair will be open to the public this year

Apr. 23, 2021 04:37 AM EDT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky State Fair will be open to the public this year, officials said. The Kentucky State Fair Board voted...

Petrino named Missouri Valley Conference's top coach

Apr. 22, 2021 05:34 PM EDT
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Missouri State coach Bobby Petrino, whose return to the sidelines was delayed until the spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic, was named...

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear speaks before the signing of a bill creating a partial ban on no-knock warrants at the Center for African American Heritage in Louisville, Ky., Friday, April 9, 2021. The bill signing comes after months of demonstrations set off by the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor in her home during a botched police raid. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Beshear challenges law shifting fair board appointment power

By Bruce Schreiner Apr. 19, 2021 05:14 PM EDT

Kentucky governor sets goal to lift capacity restrictions

By Bruce Schreiner Apr. 12, 2021 11:54 AM EDT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Gov. Andy Beshear pledged Monday to lift capacity restrictions at most businesses and venues once 2.5 million Kentuckians have received...

Beshear urges Kentuckians to fill open vaccination slots

By Bruce Schreiner Apr. 08, 2021 06:55 PM EDT
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Gov. Andy Beshear urged Kentuckians on Thursday to sign up for thousands of open vaccination appointments next week, warning that the...

Stanford guard Kiana Williams (23) celebrates with teammate forward Cameron Brink at the end of the championship game against Arizona in the women's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 4, 2021, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Stanford won 54-53. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Stanford holds off Arizona 54-53 to win women's NCAA title

By Doug Feinberg Apr. 04, 2021 08:19 PM EDT

Sign ups now open for largest Kentucky COVID-19 vaccine site

Apr. 01, 2021 04:17 AM EDT
LOUISVILLE, Ky (AP) — Appointments are now available for Kentucky’s largest COVID-19 vaccination site, which is set to open later this month. ...

'Stuck on the Couch' for a year, musician plays 365 concerts

By Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal Mar. 27, 2021 11:08 AM EDT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Carl Stuck never felt nervous in front of an audience. The crowds, the lights and the noise around the stage never...

University of Louisville holding in-person commencement

Mar. 25, 2021 04:02 AM EDT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Commencement exercises will be held in person for University of Louisville students who graduate this semester, as well as 2020...

Tourists make their way down Ocean Drive during Spring Break in Miami Beach, Fla., Monday, March 22, 2021. A party-ending curfew is in effect in Miami Beach, imposed after fights, gunfire, property destruction and dangerous stampedes broke out among huge crowds of people. The curfew could extend through the end of spring break.(Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald via AP)
Deadly spring break: 3 men charged in 2 deaths in Florida

By Curt Anderson Mar. 23, 2021 03:32 PM EDT