McKenna Horsley
@mckennahorsley.bsky.social
Covering politics for @kentuckylantern.com.
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Gov. Andy Beshear is heading to Louisville following a report of a plane crash near Louisville International Airport.
November 4, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Gov. Andy Beshear is heading to Louisville following a report of a plane crash near Louisville International Airport.
There are no elections in Kentucky today FYI
November 4, 2025 at 4:40 PM
There are no elections in Kentucky today FYI
Gov. Beshear has dressed up as Mr. Rogers for the Halloween Team Kentucky update this year.
"Welcome to my neighborhood."
"Welcome to my neighborhood."
October 30, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Gov. Beshear has dressed up as Mr. Rogers for the Halloween Team Kentucky update this year.
"Welcome to my neighborhood."
"Welcome to my neighborhood."
Woodford County resident Alyssa Cumming and her dog, Cody, came to the #NoKings rally at the Kentucky State Capitol for her friends and family who are immigrants.
“I just feel like everybody can do something. I don’t have any political power other than my feet.”
“I just feel like everybody can do something. I don’t have any political power other than my feet.”
October 18, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Woodford County resident Alyssa Cumming and her dog, Cody, came to the #NoKings rally at the Kentucky State Capitol for her friends and family who are immigrants.
“I just feel like everybody can do something. I don’t have any political power other than my feet.”
“I just feel like everybody can do something. I don’t have any political power other than my feet.”
Dennis Van Horn, a Frankfort resident and veteran, said he came to the #NoKings rally at the Kentucky State Capitol “because (of) the anxiety from watching our president trash the Constitution, rule of law and take retribution on his enemies. And that’s not the way it’s supposed to be.”
October 18, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Dennis Van Horn, a Frankfort resident and veteran, said he came to the #NoKings rally at the Kentucky State Capitol “because (of) the anxiety from watching our president trash the Constitution, rule of law and take retribution on his enemies. And that’s not the way it’s supposed to be.”
State Democratic Rep. Erika Hancock addresses a #NoKings rally outside the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort. Her district includes the town.
“This No Kings rally is about remind everyone in power that they serve the people, not the other way around,” she says to cheers from the crowd.
“This No Kings rally is about remind everyone in power that they serve the people, not the other way around,” she says to cheers from the crowd.
October 18, 2025 at 6:33 PM
State Democratic Rep. Erika Hancock addresses a #NoKings rally outside the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort. Her district includes the town.
“This No Kings rally is about remind everyone in power that they serve the people, not the other way around,” she says to cheers from the crowd.
“This No Kings rally is about remind everyone in power that they serve the people, not the other way around,” she says to cheers from the crowd.
Speakers are beginning to address a crowd of protesters part of a #NoKings day gathering at the Kentucky State Capitol this afternoon. Protestors are reminded to act peacefully, with one man yelling, “Nothing but love!”
October 18, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Speakers are beginning to address a crowd of protesters part of a #NoKings day gathering at the Kentucky State Capitol this afternoon. Protestors are reminded to act peacefully, with one man yelling, “Nothing but love!”
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul and U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie are traveling through Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District for a mix of official and campaign events.
September 24, 2025 at 9:06 PM
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul and U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie are traveling through Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District for a mix of official and campaign events.
Former GOP Attorney General and #kysen candidate Daniel Cameron announces he and his wife, Makenze, are expecting a third son due next year.
September 15, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Former GOP Attorney General and #kysen candidate Daniel Cameron announces he and his wife, Makenze, are expecting a third son due next year.
Gov. Andy Beshear calls for flags to be lowered to half-staff on Sunday out of respect for Charlie Kirk following White House proclamation.
September 10, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Gov. Andy Beshear calls for flags to be lowered to half-staff on Sunday out of respect for Charlie Kirk following White House proclamation.
London Mayor Randall Weddle enters the courtroom ahead of his impeachment hearing today.
September 5, 2025 at 12:46 PM
London Mayor Randall Weddle enters the courtroom ahead of his impeachment hearing today.
Gov. Andy Beshear has inked a new deal with SiriusXM for the Andy Beshear Podcast. Plus, he will host live specials.
September 4, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Gov. Andy Beshear has inked a new deal with SiriusXM for the Andy Beshear Podcast. Plus, he will host live specials.
Winning sticker by Alyson Marinich.
“I’m proud that people in my state voted for what I worked on and that people will get to see it and use it in May,” Marinich said. “I got to go up to the fair and vote for my design, which was really cool. I am just really proud and glad people liked my design.”
“I’m proud that people in my state voted for what I worked on and that people will get to see it and use it in May,” Marinich said. “I got to go up to the fair and vote for my design, which was really cool. I am just really proud and glad people liked my design.”
August 28, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Winning sticker by Alyson Marinich.
“I’m proud that people in my state voted for what I worked on and that people will get to see it and use it in May,” Marinich said. “I got to go up to the fair and vote for my design, which was really cool. I am just really proud and glad people liked my design.”
“I’m proud that people in my state voted for what I worked on and that people will get to see it and use it in May,” Marinich said. “I got to go up to the fair and vote for my design, which was really cool. I am just really proud and glad people liked my design.”
It’s KFB Ham Breakfast time
August 21, 2025 at 11:51 AM
It’s KFB Ham Breakfast time
Sorry, but AP Style is one L
August 18, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Sorry, but AP Style is one L
It's time for the I Voted sticker contest again. Voting will be at the Kentucky Secretary of State booth at the Kentucky State Fair. County clerks may use the winning sticker during the May primary. www.sos.ky.gov/civic-initia...
August 13, 2025 at 1:49 PM
It's time for the I Voted sticker contest again. Voting will be at the Kentucky Secretary of State booth at the Kentucky State Fair. County clerks may use the winning sticker during the May primary. www.sos.ky.gov/civic-initia...
U.S. Sen. Jim Justice of West Virginia has brought Babydog to the Kentucky GOP dinner.
He opens by praising McConnell, who is not seeking reelection.
He opens by praising McConnell, who is not seeking reelection.
August 9, 2025 at 11:54 PM
U.S. Sen. Jim Justice of West Virginia has brought Babydog to the Kentucky GOP dinner.
He opens by praising McConnell, who is not seeking reelection.
He opens by praising McConnell, who is not seeking reelection.
Protestors with Peaceful Bluegrass Resistance have gathered outside the Central Bank Center where the KY GOP Lincoln Day Dinner is this evening.
August 9, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Protestors with Peaceful Bluegrass Resistance have gathered outside the Central Bank Center where the KY GOP Lincoln Day Dinner is this evening.
Former state Rep. Cherlynn Stevenson, a Dem candidate in #ky06, criticized Medicaid cuts that would indefinitely delay a planned UoL birthing center project this morning. Even though Louisville is outside of the district, she said Medicaid is a “Kentucky issue.”
August 7, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Former state Rep. Cherlynn Stevenson, a Dem candidate in #ky06, criticized Medicaid cuts that would indefinitely delay a planned UoL birthing center project this morning. Even though Louisville is outside of the district, she said Medicaid is a “Kentucky issue.”
Post-Fancy Farm, #kysen GOP candidate Nate Morris is again calling on the Republican Party of Kentucky to rescind a ‘lifetime achievement award’ U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell is set to receive at the statewide GOP dinner this weekend.
August 6, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Post-Fancy Farm, #kysen GOP candidate Nate Morris is again calling on the Republican Party of Kentucky to rescind a ‘lifetime achievement award’ U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell is set to receive at the statewide GOP dinner this weekend.
The speeches are about to begin.
August 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The speeches are about to begin.
A look at Fancy Farm 2025
August 2, 2025 at 6:13 PM
A look at Fancy Farm 2025
U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell now taking the podium at the Graves County GOP Breakfast and gets a standing ovation.
Of the GOP #kysen candidates, Barr and Cameron stood and clapped for the senator. Morris stayed seated.
Of the GOP #kysen candidates, Barr and Cameron stood and clapped for the senator. Morris stayed seated.
August 2, 2025 at 3:31 PM
U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell now taking the podium at the Graves County GOP Breakfast and gets a standing ovation.
Of the GOP #kysen candidates, Barr and Cameron stood and clapped for the senator. Morris stayed seated.
Of the GOP #kysen candidates, Barr and Cameron stood and clapped for the senator. Morris stayed seated.
U.S Rep. James Comer is the first speaker at the Graves County GOP Breakfast. He was introduced as “Democrats’ worst nightmare.”
He says it’s his 15th year in a row attending the Fancy Farm Picnic, which is this afternoon. Says GOP has been almost too successful as Dems “don’t even come here.”
He says it’s his 15th year in a row attending the Fancy Farm Picnic, which is this afternoon. Says GOP has been almost too successful as Dems “don’t even come here.”
August 2, 2025 at 2:18 PM
U.S Rep. James Comer is the first speaker at the Graves County GOP Breakfast. He was introduced as “Democrats’ worst nightmare.”
He says it’s his 15th year in a row attending the Fancy Farm Picnic, which is this afternoon. Says GOP has been almost too successful as Dems “don’t even come here.”
He says it’s his 15th year in a row attending the Fancy Farm Picnic, which is this afternoon. Says GOP has been almost too successful as Dems “don’t even come here.”