Latest Kentucky News
Lawsuit alleges negligence in train derailment and chemical fire that forced residents from homes
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A lawsuit filed Wednesday in federal court alleges negligence by CSX Transportation caused a train derailment and ensuing chemical fire that forced residents of a small Kentucky town out of their homes for more than a day, including most of Thanksgiving. The...
Fast-track legislative maneuvers hinder public participation, nonpartisan Kentucky group says
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Weeks before Kentucky lawmakers reconvene to debate policy, a nonpartisan group issued a report Wednesday scrutinizing the procedures sometimes used to pass legislation. The review conducted by the League of Women Voters of Kentucky found that lawmakers...
Northern Kentucky hosts Robert Morris following Corbin's 34-point game
Robert Morris Colonials (2-4) at Northern Kentucky Norse (3-3) Highland Heights, Kentucky; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Norse -7; over/under is 140 BOTTOM LINE: Robert Morris faces the Northern Kentucky Norse after Josh Corbin scored...
Reed Sheppard, No. 12 Kentucky overwhelm No. 8 Miami 95-73 in ACC/SEC Challenge
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Reed Sheppard scored 21 points, including 13 during a second half in which Kentucky shot 67%, and Antonio Reeves added 18 to propel 12th-ranked Wildcats to a 95-73 blowout of No. 8 Miami on Tuesday night in the ACC/SEC Challenge. Sheppard came off the bench,...
Kentucky Republican chairman is stepping down after eventful 8-year tenure
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Mac Brown is stepping down as chairman of the Kentucky Republican Party after an eight-year tenure highlighted by the GOP's growing dominance but coming just weeks after the party failed to unseat Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear in the state's marquee election contest. ...
Corbin leads Robert Morris against Northern Kentucky
Robert Morris Colonials (2-4) at Northern Kentucky Norse (3-3) Highland Heights, Kentucky; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Robert Morris visits the Northern Kentucky Norse after Josh Corbin scored 34 points in Robert Morris' 97-86 victory against the Fairleigh...
No. 12 Kentucky hosts No. 8 Miami (FL) following Pack's 28-point performance
Miami Hurricanes (5-0) at Kentucky Wildcats (5-1) Lexington, Kentucky; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -7; over/under is 164 BOTTOM LINE: No. 8 Miami (FL) visits the No. 12 Kentucky Wildcats after Nijel Pack scored 28 points in...
Blanton scores 19, Eastern Kentucky holds off Troy 77-76
RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) — Devontae Blanton's 19 points helped Eastern Kentucky defeat Troy 77-76 on Monday night. Blanton added five rebounds for the Colonels (3-2). Leland Walker scored 14 points while going 6 of 10 from the field, and added six assists. Michael Moreno shot 4 for 10,...
Failed wheel bearing caused Kentucky train derailment but didn't trigger alarms beforehand, CSX says
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A failed wheel bearing on a train car caused a derailment that sparked a chemical fire and forced residents of a small town in Kentucky out of their homes for just over a day, including most of Thanksgiving, according to CSX railroad. The accident happened...
STAT WATCH: Sama's 276-yard rushing night in 1st start for Iowa St. highlighted by long touchdowns
Abu Sama made his first start for Iowa State a memorable one. Sama's 276 yards rushing in the snow in a 42-35 win at Kansas State were the fourth-most in the Football Bowl Subdivision this season. His big night was highlighted by touchdown runs of 71, 77 and 60 yards. ...
