Government Archives

Bill in Kentucky legislature would require partisan races for city councils, school boards

by Divya Karthikeyan
January 30, 2023

Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer, a Republican from Georgetown and sponsor of the measure, said adding partisan affiliations would give voters a clearer choice.

Applicants sought for Hopkinsville’s City Diplomat Program

by Hoptown Chronicle
January 30, 2023

Adults who live in Christian County or own a business in the community are eligible to apply.

Voting rights, CROWN Act are legislative priorities for Kentucky ACLU

by Divya Karthikeyan
January 25, 2023

Many of the proposals include policies that haven’t gotten traction in the Republican-led legislature in recent years.

DeeAnna Sova leaving public library; interim director appointed

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 23, 2023

Sova has taken a job as equity program manager with Ascend Elements.

Kentucky State Police to be equipped with body-worn cameras

by Tom Latek
January 22, 2023

The new integrated video recording system will be distributed to approximately 780 sworn personnel.

Record amount spent lobbying Kentucky legislature last year

by Tom Loftus
January 21, 2023

The biggest spender, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, successfully sought cuts in state income tax and unemployment benefits

FEMA approves over $5 million in reimbursements for tornado outbreak, more on the way

by Derek Operle
January 19, 2023

The funding to reimburse Kentucky Emergency Management and Hopkins County for costs associated with the December 2021 disaster was approved on Tuesday.

City officials pledge to address public queries about L&N Train Depot’s future

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 19, 2023

City officials on Tuesday noted that several other proposed projects could ultimately compete for the funding needed to renovate the historic L&N Train Depot.