Miss America

Miss Kentucky Ariana Rodriguez made history as the first former foster child in the Miss America Top 11, sharing a message of hope and representation.

A Muhlenberg County High School graduate wants to be the next Miss America and, later this month, Hannah Rager will take the next step in making that happen. She'll compete in Miss Kentucky 2025.

Both Indiana AND Kentucky made into the Miss America top five, but they couldn't beat the first Air Force pilot to claim the crown.

There were TWO Kentuckians who became Miss America, but only one actually represented the Commonwealth at the pageant.