Good Question: Will government benefits be delayed by the shutdown?

KENTUCKY (WKYT) - The federal government shutdown entered its second day Wednesday, leaving thousands of federal workers facing potential furloughs and layoffs while raising questions about the continuity of government-funded assistance programs....

Christian photographer wins case challenging law forcing her to work same-sex weddings

By Ryan Foley, Christian Post Reporter Thursday, October 02, 2025 Chelsey Nelson is a wedding photographer and blogger in Louisville, Kentucky. | Courtesy of Chelsey NelsonA federal court has sided with a Christian photographer challenging...

A beginner's guide to government shutdowns

Here's everything you wanted to know about the current shutdown, even if you were too afraid to ask. INDIANAPOLIS — The U.S. federal government is currently in a shutdown because congress can't agree on how much money to spend moving forward. This...

Kentucky Education Development Corporation awarded $900,000 federal grant

Note: Awarded prior to the government shutdown, this grant will boost education throughout Kentucky, including in the Sixth District. LEXINGTON, Ky.— U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) announced a major, $900,360 federal grant to the Kentucky...

Medical cannabis could be available next month in Kentucky

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Medical marijuana became legal in Kentucky at the beginning of this year. As of now, 14,530 Medical Cannabis cards have been issues across the state. Patients are still waiting on the product to go on sale. The Executive...

Beaver Dam mayor Sandefur elected Kentucky League of Cities president

Photo: The Kentucky League of Cities swore in new officers at its 2025 Conference & Expo in Owensboro on Thursday night. From left are KLC President and Beaver Dam Mayor Paul Sandefur; KLC First Vice President and Berea Mayor Bruce Fraley; and KLC...

Delaware hosts Western Kentucky in Friday CUSA matchup

Western Kentucky (4-1) at Delaware (3-1), Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. EDT. How to watch: CBS Sports Network Key stats Delaware Offense Overall: 418.8 yards per game (55th in FBS) Passing: 266.8 yards per game (36th) Rushing: 152 yards per game (77th)...

Kentuckians Caught in the Crossfire: Health care at risk amid Shutdown Standoff

While some Kentucky Republicans in Congress accuse Democrats of shutting down the government to get “free health care for illegal aliens,” advocates are warning that thousands of U.S. citizens in Kentucky will no longer be able to afford health...

2 Kentucky congressmen refuse to be paid during government shutdown

Only two members of Kentucky's Congressional delegation have publicly refused to accept a paycheck during the government shutdown. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Two Kentucky congressmen don't want to be paid while the government is shut down. The shutdown...

Government shutdown, peace in Gaza, UFO video, Tim Allen, Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny & Ryder Cup results | Ep. 39

In this week’s Brief: The US government is officially shutdown, and it isn’t just about stalled budgets—it’s about the deeper dysfunction in Washington. We’re unpacking the fallout, the blame game, and what it means for everyday Americans. We’re...

Philip Morris International's U.S. Businesses Invest $37 Million in Wilson, NC, Facility, Strengthening U.S. Manufacturing and a Smoke-Free Future

Wilson facility expansion supports the business's mission to deliver a smoke-free future by providing legal-age adults who smoke with better alternatives Reinforces PMI U.S.'s broader Invested in America platform to increase U.S. manufacturing and...

Coffee with Crawford | Finebaum in politics? Why sports figures keep jumping in the ring

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – Paul Finebaum might run for U.S. Senate. That’s not a punchline. According to reports, the longtime voice of SEC football — part broadcaster, part therapist for Southern college fans — is seriously considering entering the...

Kentucky adds clean energy jobs but Trump policies threaten continued growth, says report

Clean energy jobs continued to grow in Kentucky last year, though at a slower pace, according to an annual report focusing on the economic impact of such jobs. Kentucky ranked 28th in the country for clean energy employment with more than 40,000...

How the government shutdown affects national parks, small businesses

CAVE CITY, Ky. — The federal government’s shutdown has raised questions about whether national parks will remain open. What You Need To Know Mammoth Cave said the park will stay “as accessible as possible during the lapse in appropriations” If...

Government shutdown worries flood victims in FEMA Buyout Program

PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WCHS) — The concern over the government shutdown takes on a different meaning for some in Eastern Kentucky. The region has been damaged by flooding three times in the last five years, and some have been impacted all three times....

Local Markets: Northern Kentucky

Photograph by Devyn GlistaUnique International Market Indo Nepali Grocery Owner Bhim Dahal hails from Nepal and his Florence market specializes in Indian and Nepalese foods like fresh saag (leafy greens), pumpkin leaves, ghee, breads, smoked...

US government shutdown: product delays and lost sales possible

The American spirits industry could face delayed product launches and lost sales after the US government reached a political gridlock, forcing it to shut down. Discus has warned the US government shutdown could impact new product launches and...

Kentucky Cheerleader’s Roommates Allegedly Heard Her Give Birth, Found Dead Newborn in Closet

The roommates of University of Kentucky cheerleader Laken Snelling allegedly heard her giving birth and later snuck into her room when she went to get McDonald’s and found a dead newborn stuffed in a black plastic bag in her closet. Her roommates,...

Government shutdown causing uncertainty for federal workers, families

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - The government shutdown has left thousands of federal workers in the Greater Cincinnati area and families who rely on federal assistance in limbo. All eyes are on Washington, D.C., as Hamilton County commissioners wait for an...

Government shutdown impacts Ky. organizations

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A federal government shutdown impacts everything from food pantries, all the way to the local health department and the services they provide for the public. Health Services Local health departments, like the...