Conner returned to pageantry in November 2005 when she won the Miss Kentucky USA crown, and was crowned by former Miss Kentucky Teen USA 2000 and Miss Kentucky USA 2005 Kristen Johnson.
Conner returned to the world of beauty pageants in November 2005 after a hiatus, claiming the Miss Kentucky USA crown, which was bestowed upon her by former Miss Kentucky Teen USA 2000 and Miss Kentucky USA 2005 Kristen Johnson.