Regional & State

During the pandemic, Gov. Andy Beshear used his emergency powers to allow nurse practitioners to prescribe controlled substances. The executive order ended in January.

The money will be used to build 30 new homes in impacted communities.

Standard time officially begins on Sunday, Nov. 6. 

The Kentucky League of Cities bestows the award upon legislators who advocate for issues that impact cities across the state.

Maiden Alley's special screening of Nosferatu will feature a live band score with Paducah's Sarsen Circle.

Local water supplies in southern Illinois, western Kentucky and western Tennessee could become more of a concern in the region if this dry spell continues.

As an academic press, UPK annually publishes between 50 and 60 titles — about half scholarly and half trade books.

Ascend Elements, which is building a plant in Hopkinsville, turns recycled lithium-ion batteries into parts for electric vehicle batteries.

The deadline to apply online for an absentee ballot is Oct. 25, no later than 11:59 p.m. EST.

"Kynectors," who help Kentuckians sign up for coverage on Kynect, are available at no charge in every county to answer questions and help people sign up for coverage.

In an address to state lawmakers, Minton said the experiences gained during the Great Recession came in handy when the pandemic hit.

Officials at the historically Black university told lawmakers they’re trying to dig the school out of a financial mess, but leaky roofs, bugs and broken flooring are sending prospective students “running away.”