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Republicans in the Kentucky Senate gave priority status to a bill that could return driver’s license renewals back to county offices, citing long wait times at regional offices.
people in line at regional driver's license center
Housing advocates have renewed a call for more funding to build more housing.
housing works sign
The decision to sell the business comes a little more than three years since the distillery broke ground on a nearly $2 million expansion, which included construction of a rickhouse with a capacity for 3,000 barrels of bourbon and other spirits.
casey-jones-owners
The candidate filing deadline passed Friday in Kentucky, with Democrats again leaving many General Assembly races unchallenged to the Republican supermajority.
2026 Kentucky House races map
Farmers are facing the aftermath of a soybean showdown between the U.S. and China.
Hoptown Chronicle editor and co-founder Jennifer P. Brown wil discuss how to gather and tell meaningful stories about ordinary life on Jan. 13 at The Book & Bottle Shop.
bottle bottle interior
Linoleum, the middle child of flooring products, has a hard time living up to stately hardwood, durable tile, and elegant carpet. But Grace Abernethy says some of the best things she've found in the Dalton house are scraps of old linoleum.
linoleum closets dalton house
About 20 people gathered Saturday near the Christian County Justice Center to protest federal immigration policies following a fatal ICE shooting in Minnesota earlier this week.
protesters in hopkinsville
Jennie Stuart is part of Deaconess Health, which said the restrictions are in response to “a steady increase in flu activity and RSV."
Jennie Stuart on 18th Street
A Republican lawmaker has filed two bills designed to keep naturalized Americans and those with dual citizenship from serving in local or state elected offices in Kentucky.
shane baker at podium
The opening reception will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, and the exhibit will remain on display through Feb. 17.
brooms cadiz
Democrat says his budget plan ‘pushes back’ against Trump cuts to social safety net.
Willie Carver