Kentucky News
News about Events in Kentucky
Aggregated Kentucky News Articles
- Kentucky Derby picture remains unclear heading into major races this weekend
Favorites lost Kentucky Derby qualifying races in Florida and Arkansas. Big events this weekend at Santa Anita, Keeneland and Aqueduct will set the Derby field.
John Cherwa. Los Angeles Times. Sun, 30 Mar 2025 21:01:06 GMT. - Driver's chilling admission after he's caught throwing flyers over neighborhood
A KKK leader from Kentucky was found guilty of littering after he said he dropped thousands of flyers telling immigrants to 'self deport.' He had a chilling message for the judge who convicted him.
Daily Mail. Sun, 30 Mar 2025 16:17:02 GMT. - Louisville native Brandon Pfaadt inks $45M MLB deal
The Trinity and Bellarmine alum made his 2025 debut Saturday.
Shea Van Hoy. American City Business Journals. Sun, 30 Mar 2025 15:02:47 +0000. - Kentucky teen suffers traumatic brain injury at track practice
A Kentucky track runner is in the hospital after a freak accident caused a traumatic brain injury at a high school practice.
KETV - Omaha, Nebraska. Sat, 29 Mar 2025 10:43:00 GMT. - Vols stifle UK, one step from first Final Four trip
Tennessee outplayed Kentucky on both ends of the court in a 78-65 victory that sent the Volunteers to a second consecutive Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament.
Pete Thamel. ESPN. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 23:33:12 EST. - Ex-Tulane wing Williams commits to Kentucky
Former Tulane wing Kam Williams, one of the best shooters in the transfer portal, told ESPN on Friday that he has committed to Mark Pope and Kentucky.
Jonathan Givony. ESPN. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 13:34:28 EST. - Kentucky governor criticizes UofL's swift presidential appointment
The sudden resignation of UofL's president sparks a debate about the best approach to selecting new university leadership.
Zak Owens. American City Business Journals. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:18:42 +0000. - 8 New Corvettes Went Missing from GM Plant - Then Locals Noticed 'Weird' Occurrences
Thieves took eight Corvettes from the lot of a Kentucky automobile plant where the legendary muscle car is built, but officers recovered the vehicles and made an arrest, police said. ...
The Associated Press. Western Journal. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:30:54 +0000. - Kidnapping suspect arrested after authorities discover missing juvenile in her attic: police
Kentucky authorities arrested Scottsville resident Donna M. Spengler, 42, after she allegedly kidnapped and harbored a missing juvenile in her attic.
Fox News. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:32:12 -0400. - Kentucky sheriff who allegedly gunned down judge in chambers plans insanity defense: attorney
Former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn "Mickey" Stines is planning an insanity defense for allegedly killing Kentucky District Judge Kevin Mullins in his chambers.
Fox News. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 04:00:58 -0400. - Nebraska women's basketball falls in first round of NCAA tournament in nail-biting match against Louisville
Nebraska women's basketball took on Louisville in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Friday.
KETV - Omaha, Nebraska. Sat, 22 Mar 2025 00:24:00 GMT. - UCLA's guards must lead the way in NCAA tournament opener against Utah State
The No. 7 seed UCLA Bruins open NCAA tournament play far from home against No. 10 seed Utah State Aggies Thursday in Lexington, Ky.
Ben Bolch. Los Angeles Times. Sun, 16 Mar 2025 22:28:55 GMT.
Kentucky Population Trends and Information Resources
The U. S. Census Bureau estimates the population of Kentucky as follows:
| Date | Estimated Population | Yearly % Change |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2016 | 4,436,974 | 0.28 |
| July 1, 2015 | 4,424,611 | 0.26 |
| July 1, 2014 | 4,413,057 | 0.29 |
| July 1, 2013 | 4,400,477 | 0.36 |
| July 1, 2012 | 4,384,799 | 0.35 |
| July 1, 2011 | 4,369,354 | 0.48 |
| July 1, 2010 | 4,348,662 |
According to the 2010 census, the population of Kentucky was 4,339,367.
In 2008, the estimated population of Kentucky was 4,269,245, whereas
in 2006, the population of Kentucky was about 4,199,440.
For detailed, up-to-date information about Kentucky's demographics,
visit the U.S. Census Bureau's
QuickFacts about Kentucky web page. For maps of Kentucky,
visit this Kentucky Map
website.
The photograph above shows the state capitol building
in Frankfort, Kentucky.
Kentucky newspaper publishers are listed here, along with their
addresses, phone numbers, and website links;
Kentucky library names, descriptions, and
website links are listed on this page.
More information about Kentucky
can be found here.