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08/06/2026

Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell said he was discharged from his rehabilitation center in a Thursday statement, more than 50 days after hospitalization.

His lengthy hospitalization and lack of public appearances led to conspiracy theories and speculation on the senator’s ability to serve, as well as frustration over his lack of transparency.

Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell said he was discharged from his rehabilitation center in a Thursday statement, more than 50 days after hospitalization.

08/06/2026

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will effectively shut down the Kentucky organ donation group Network for Hope over "persistent patient safety failures,” Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said.

NPR reported in 2024 on an incident several years earlier in which the organ donation organization had attempted to retrieve organs from a patient, Anthony Thomas "TJ" Hoover II of Richmond, who had been declared dead but was “crying visibly” when the group tried to go ahead with the retrieval.

“We found repeated failures in clinical judgment, oversight and patient safety,” Kennedy said at a news conference. “We found that these problems continued even after the organization promised to correct them.”

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Wednesday the department will begin decertifying the Kentucky nonprofit Network for Hope after identifying repeated failures.

08/02/2026

Our inaugural News + Nosh event was filled with great conversation, questions, insights, laughs, plus wonderful drinks and food our hosts Spencer's Coffee!

08/02/2026

U.S. Rep. Andy Barr shared updates on U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell following a phone conversation between the two lawmakers on July 31st, noting that McConnell is making good progress in his rehabilitation and looks forward to returning to work in the Senate. While McConnell was unable to attend the annual Fancy Farm Picnic, Barr noted the attending physician of the Senate reported McConnell is continuing his recovery, though he has not yet been cleared to return.

🎥: Jared Kunish

07/29/2026

Glenna Bevin and her estranged adopted son Jonah took the stand Tuesday as a Jefferson County judge decides whether former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin and his ex-wife owe their now 19-year-old son child support.

The one-term governor himself was noticeably absent, as he continues to evade an active warrant for his arrest.

Despite an active bench warrant and a requirement to appear in person, former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin was absent from a hearing in his child support case.

07/29/2026

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07/24/2026

07/22/2026

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07/17/2026

Ever wondered how reporters get the ideas for a story? Join WKU Public Media and our friends at the Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom on Thursday July 30 at Spencer’s Coffee Downtown for a behind-the-scenes look at how reporting works and a chance to connect with your neighbors about the news that matters to you. Light snacks provided. The event is free and open to the public but we ask that you register ahead of time to read the articles in advance.

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