Uncle Nearest Is One Step Closer To Bankruptcy

by Kandiss Edwards September 17, 2025 The lawsuit against Uncle Nearest is moving toward a possible bankruptcy. Court filings show that Phillip G. Young Jr. has hired turnaround firm Newpoint Advisors Corporation to assess the business’s financial...

New Data Reveals Kentucky’s Fastest Growing Boomtowns in 2025

Where are people moving to the most in Kentucky? New data has revealed the answer. When it comes to Kentucky, we have no shortage of small towns with a few big cities scattered in there, too. That being said, we have a lot of great places to live...

Ex-CDC director tells senators that RFK Jr. required political sign-off on decisions

(CNN) — Dr. Susan Monarez, former director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said in a Senate committee hearing on Wednesday that US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. put politics before public health...

Gov. Beshear condemns political violence after Charlie Kirk shooting

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Governor Andy Beshear is speaking out following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, urging leaders across the country to denounce violence without political spin. Beshear said leaders face a...

Gov. Andy Beshear condemns political violence following Kirk assassination

Source: CNN via CNN Newsource. FRANKFORT, Ky. (CNN) – Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear discussed President Donald Trump’s rhetoric in the aftermath of the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The governor states that this is a time to “unify the country” and...

Community Financial Services Bank partners with Paducah to support Southside Revitalization Plan

BENTON — Community Financial Services Bank (CFSB) is excited to announce a partnership with the City of Paducah in support of the Southside Revitalization Plan, officially adopted by the Paducah Board of Commissioners during the City Commission...

Joel Willett, former CIA officer, launches Democratic campaign for U.S. Senate in Kentucky

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A former CIA officer and military veteran is entering Kentucky’s high-profile U.S. Senate race. Joel Willett, 41, officially announced his Democratic campaign Wednesday, pointing to the Trump administration’s...

Kentucky Ranks Low in 2025 Diversity Report

When you hear the word diversity, your first thought might be “variety” - and you’d be right. But these days, the word carries a lot more weight than just having a mix of things. We tend to think of it in terms of people - bringing together folks...

Medical grants for kids with disabilities available for Kentucky families

It is part of a plan by UnitedHealthcare to bridge the gap between high fees for specialty medical services and a family's ability to pay them. Nearly 11,000 Kentucky children under the age of 21 have disabilities. Scott Otto, assistant executive...

Former CDC officials say Kennedy Jr. has made children less safe, politicized health

Two high-ranking former members of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention each said Thursday they are concerned preventable diseases for children will needlessly return under what they characterized as Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s...

Kentucky leaders discuss tariff impacts on bourbon industry, what they're doing to help

State and local leaders from different parts of the commonwealth and across the political aisle found common ground on Tuesday at Heaven Hill Distillery, where they met over a shared identity in Kentucky — bourbon. Leaders from the hospitality...

Fired CDC leader tells senators about political interference on health issues by RFK Jr.

Susan Monarez, former director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), during a Senate hearing in Washington on Sept. 17. (Graeme Sloan/Bloomberg) Susan Monarez, who recently was fired as director of the Centers for Disease...

NewsBlaze Writer Donna Kshir Wins Lifetime Achievement Award

NewsBlaze contributor and child rights activist Donna Kshir received the Lifetime Achievement Award on April 8, recognizing more than 30 years of advocacy for vulnerable children. Lee Cougardawn Roberts, co-founder of Advocates United for...

Ex-CDC director says RFK Jr. wanted political sign-off on decisions

Vaccines Federal agencies Children's health Congressional news See all topics Follow Dr. Susan Monarez, former director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said in a Senate committee hearing on Wednesday that US Health and Human...

Are you owed money? Millions in unclaimed funds waiting for Kentucky residents

It's free to search for unclaimed property in Kentucky. Here's how you can check. KENTUCKY, USA — Every year, Kentucky officials return millions of dollars to residents who have unclaimed property in their name. Unclaimed property is any financial...

Researchers: Targeted efforts needed to stem fentanyl crisis

A new study illuminates how some areas of the country have been hit much harder than others by the fentanyl epidemic, which took more than 70,800 lives in 2022 alone. The research calls attention to a need for focused, coordinated efforts to...

From student to scientist: tackling flooding in Eastern Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 17, 2025) — Growing up in a military family meant frequent moves for Meredith Swallom. But one state eventually stood out. “Kentucky is the only place that ever really felt like home,” Swallom said. She has been a geologist...

Looking for a taste of Cuba? Louisville, Kentucky, should be on your radar

La Bodeguita de Mima, a high-end Cuban restaurant located in the hip NuLu (New Louisville) neighborhood, is a popular spot for dining, date nights, and celebrations. It’s just one of many signs of a growing Cuban population in the Kentucky city....

Groups spent nearly $10M lobbying Kentucky lawmakers after 2025 session

Though the 2025 session of the Kentucky General Assembly ended in late March, hundreds of organizations have continued spending millions of dollars lobbying state legislators in the following five months. From April through August, businesses and...

Kentucky Men’s Basketball and Rupp Arena to celebrate 50-year partnership

Since opening its doors in 1976, Rupp Arena has been home to countless unforgettable moments, including four NCAA Championship-winning teams, legendary players, and generations of Big Blue Nation faithful. “Rupp Arena is sacred ground in college...