Regional & State Archives

Kentucky water regulation bill slows over concerns about groundwater pollution

by Joe Sonka
March 6, 2025

A fast-moving bill that could subject many rural water supplies in Kentucky to pollution may have hit a bump in the road, with a GOP chairman acknowledging “validity” of concerns.

Beshear warns Trump tariffs would hurt Kentucky’s economy

by McKenna Horsley
March 6, 2025

Beshear said he’s been having conversations with Canadian officials, urging them to spare Kentucky and focus any retaliatory measures “on places and areas where people aren’t speaking up.”

Kentucky House passes bill to eliminate DEI in state’s public universities, colleges

by McKenna Horsley
March 5, 2025

Members of the Kentucky House debated for more than an hour Wednesday afternoon ahead of the vote.

Gathering at the river to defend Kentucky water protections, oppose Senate Bill 89

by Liam Niemeyer
March 5, 2025

Kentucky poet laureate Silas House rejected proponents' argument that the bill would allow industry to pollute only ephemeral streams, or waterways that don’t have running water year round.

Collecting sales tax: For churches one distinction makes the difference

by Lawrence Smith
March 5, 2025

A bill before the Kentucky General Assembly would exempt most non-profits, including churches, from having to collect the 6% sales tax on items such as meals and sports leagues.

Health officials report a confirmed measles case in Kentucky, say it’s preventable with vaccination

by Melissa Patrick
March 4, 2025

This is the first case of measles in Kentucky since 2023.

‘I don’t have anybody:’ Adoptive teen son of former Ky governor talks about life on his own

by Deborah Yetter
March 2, 2025

After being rescued from abusive facility in Jamaica, Jonah Bevin says he wants accountability.

Bill advances to ensure auditor has access to information about child, elder abuse complaints

by Sarah Ladd
February 28, 2025

The ombudsman’s job is to investigate and resolve complaints about agencies in the cabinet, including protective services for children and elderly Kentuckians.

Bird flu’s the word. Avian influenza has been detected in a dozen Kentucky counties.

by Zoe Lewis
February 26, 2025

Infected birds spread the viral infection through feces, saliva and mucus.

Trump officials visit Kentucky amid response to widespread flooding

by McKenna Horsley
February 26, 2025

Beshear says "zero politics" has played a role in the federal response.

Trump approves disaster assistance for 10 KY counties as death toll reaches 22

by Kentucky Lantern
February 25, 2025

Beshear said Kentucky “couldn’t have made it” through multiple disasters during his five years as governor without federal assistance.