Regional & State

The state attributed 13 more deaths to COVID-19 last week, down from 39 the week prior.

The candidates participating were Attorney General Daniel Cameron, Kentucky Auditor Mike Harmon, Somerset Mayor Alan Keck and Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles. 

The bill is unanimously opposed by the presidents of Kentucky’s state universities and all campus police chiefs.

A Paducah TV station is suing Murray State University for records "related to the university's attempts to interfere with reporting by WKMS."

Advocates are optimistic medical marijuana could pass this year because more conservative leaders have been open to the idea.

A drag performer quoted scripture and told legislators that the bill threatens the ability of performers to earn a living.

A 2021 survey found that 19% of Kentucky's high-school students seriously considered attempting suicide and 9.5% of them attempted it. 

Gov. Andy Beshear said the fatalities occurred in Edmondson, Logan, Bath, Simpson and Payette counties.

Like kudzu, bush honeysuckle was promoted for conservation use because it is good at covering bare ground quickly. Unfortunately, it's too good.

Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer said, “It’s time to blow up that board and start over.”

The cabinet director told legislators his agency needs to make sure job opportunities reach Kentuckians across the state.

“The hair that God gave you ought to be the hair that you get to wear,” said bill sponsor Sen. Whitney Westerfield, R-Fruit Hill.