05/05/2026

Kentucky Opts Into Federal School Choice Program After Lawmakers Override Beshear Veto

The Kentucky General Assembly defied Gov. Andy Beshear and passed legislation allowing the state to participate in a federal tax credit scholarship program, marking a major shift in the state's education landscape. The move makes Kentucky only the second state to mandate participation in the initiative, which allows taxpayers to receive federal credits for donations to scholarship organizations benefiting both public and private school students.

May 5

Beshear Commits $118M to Flood Recovery in Eastern Kentucky

May 5

Beshear Signs Bill Unlocking $100M for KY Flood Recovery

May 5

Louisville Police Nab Suspect in Eastern KY Bank Robbery Spree

A 34-year-old man is in custody, accused of terrorizing rural eastern Kentucky with five armed bank heists over the past month. Louisville Metro Police made the arrest, ending a wave of brazen crimes that rattled small-town communities. Details emerge on the suspect's alleged methods and the manhunt's end.

May 5

Louisville Police Nab Suspect in Downtown Clothing Store Armed Robbery

May 5