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Former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis, who opposed gay marriage, appeals ruling over attorney fees

The appeal filed by attorneys for Kim Davis in federal court argues that the landmark Obergefell ruling in 2015 should be overturned.

Who’s No. 2? Four leading Democrats emerge as a possible running mate for Kamala Harris

Andy BeshearThe Kentucky governor secured his reputation as a rising party star by beating Donald Trump-endorsed candidates in a Republican stronghold.

At least 22 dead in Memorial Day weekend storms that devastated several US states

Gov. Andy Beshear, who earlier declared a state of emergency, said at a Monday press conference that five people had died in his state.

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear reelected to second term in Kentucky, overcoming state’s GOP dominance

"Tonight, Kentucky made a choice, a choice not to move to the right or to the left but to move forward for every single family," Beshear told a raucous crowd of supporters in Louisville.

Kentucky gubernatorial rivals Andy Beshear and Daniel Cameron offer competing education plans

The rivals in the November election outlined ideas for boosting K-12 education on back-to-back days, staking out positions on an overarching issue.

Longtime Louisville public radio host Rick Howlett has died at 62

Howlett died Saturday surrounded by family, said Stephen George, president and CEO of Louisville Public Media.

Kentucky candidates trade barbs at Fancy Farm picnic, the state’s premier political event

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear and his Republican challenger faced off at Kentucky's premier political event, the Fancy Farm picnic.

After decades of delays and broken promises, coal miners hail rule to slow rise of black lung

A proposal from the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration would halve the current silica exposure limit.