Government Archives

Railroad services firm submits high bid for Hopkinsville’s L&N Train Depot

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 23, 2024

The bid from Kentucky-based Railmark Holdings Inc. includes a pledge to establish a train-centric travel agency in the downtown building.

Everything you need to know about Amendment 2 in Kentucky

by Sylvia Goodman and Michael J. Collins
October 23, 2024

After the courts struck down a couple legislative attempts at “school choice” measures, some lawmakers are asking Kentucky voters to change the constitution. Amendment 2 would allow public dollars to fund private and charter education instead of being reserved solely for public education.

A Guide to Voting

by Hoptown Chronicle
October 22, 2024

Hoptown Chronicle has gathered everything you need to know about casting a ballot this fall.

Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs reports staffing increase at state veterans centers

by Shepherd Snyder
October 18, 2024

Staffing at the facilities has grown by 213 employees since February 2023, the governor reported.

Proposed postal changes could slow down rural mail

by Liz Carey
October 17, 2024

USPS’s cost-cutting measures could disproportionately hurt rural people who rely on the service the most.

KY Secretary of State Adams is mulling a run for governor, according to law school interview

by McKenna Horsley
October 15, 2024

More Kentucky Republicans ‘decline’ to answer Right to Life’s endorsement survey

by Sarah Ladd and McKenna Horsley
October 15, 2024

In order to be considered for an endorsement, the Kentucky Right to Life Victory PAC requires candidates to answer questions about issues important to the group and sign the survey.

‘Save Jennie Stuart’ group outlines opposition to Jennie Stuart-Deaconess deal

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 14, 2024

Jennie Stuart and Deaconess officials slate meetings with mayor, judge-executive and 'Save Jennie Stuart' representatives

‘School choice’ on the ballot in 3 states, including Kentucky, faces pushback in others

by Elaine S. Povich
October 13, 2024

Voters will be asked to decide whether public money should go to support private education. Opponents say it would undermine public schools by shifting money from them, while backers maintain that state aid would give parents more control over their kids’ education.

Parents in Kentucky could be liable for kids’ misuse of guns under Republican lawmaker’s plan

by Sarah Ladd
October 9, 2024

Kentucky AG challenges Biden’s minimum staffing rule for nursing homes

by Sarah Ladd
October 9, 2024

The nursing home industry has pushed back against the rule, saying it couldn’t afford to comply even if enough new staff could be found amid a widespread health care workforce shortage.

City set to sell Hopkinsville’s L&N Train Depot as surplus property

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 8, 2024

Sealed bids for the depot, which city officials estimated would cost at least $2 million to restore, will be accepted until 10 a.m. on Oct. 23.