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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says the criticism he received over a comment made about African American voters is outrageous and offensive. Arlo Barnette has more on the story.

Kentucky’s Republican-led House has passed its version of a new two-year state budget. The measure includes increased education spending and a pay raise for state employees.

Sahvir Wheeler scored 12 points and No. 12 Kentucky used a strong second half to outlast Texas A&M 64-58.

Kentucky’s Democratic governor has vetoed Republican-crafted legislation to redraw maps for congressional and state House districts. Gov. AndyBeshear accused the GOP-led legislature of political gerrymandering in his veto messages.

A new study shows Kentucky bourbon has elevated its status as an economic powerhouse. The report says distillers pump nearly $9 billion into the state’s economy each year.

Gov. Andy Beshear says Kentucky has reached another unwanted pandemic milestone, surpassing 1 million COVID-19 cases. The governor saidTuesday the prevalence of the omicron variant is putting increased pressure on Kentucky hospitals. Karyn Czar reports.

Freshman TyTy Washington Jr. scored a career-high 28 points, Sahvir Wheeler returned from injury to add 21 points and No. 18 Kentucky shot a season-high 68% to blow out No. 22 Tennessee 107-79.

Kentucky’s governor has pitched sweeping budget proposals to bolster the state’s competitiveness. Karyn Czar reports from Frankfort.

Larry Forgy, a Republican stalwart who ran for governor three times in Kentucky, losing a heartbreakingly close election in 1995, has died. He was 82.

Kentucky lawmakers have passed tornado-relief legislation. The measure will send initial aid into stricken communities for schools and residents displaced by the deadly storms last month. Karyn Czar reports.