Regional & State Archives

Heat index warnings can save lives on dangerously hot days − if people understand what they mean

by Micki Olson
June 5, 2024

Clear warnings can help residents understand their risk and protect themselves, which is especially important for small children and older adults, who are at greater risk of heat illness.

Amid federal investigation, Kentucky’s juvenile justice department warns of likely influx

by Sylvia Goodman
June 5, 2024

The new commissioner for the state’s Department of Juvenile Justice warned lawmakers Wednesday that an influx of youth sent to juvenile detention facilities could burden an already overtaxed system.

Kentuckians impacted by severe weather can apply for disaster SNAP benefits to offset loss of food

by Jacob Martin
June 4, 2024

Anyone who lost power following severe weather across Kentucky might be eligible for disaster reimbursement during the month of May.

Bird flu’s spread from poultry to cattle to humans provokes worry among feds, states

by Jennifer Shutt
June 4, 2024

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced last week that it’s launching a voluntary pilot program to expand testing for dairy farms to gain better insight into the virus.

Bluegrass Wildlife: The light of the fireflies — a spectacular wonder of pulsating beetle beauty

by Howard Whiteman
June 4, 2024

Fireflies are often reminiscent of childhood summers — but there's so much more to the insect than meets the eye.

SNAP advocates prefer Senate approach over House Farm Bill

by Bryce Oates
June 4, 2024

FRAC’s Salaam Bhatti makes the case for expanding the nation’s largest nutrition program as Republican leaders of the House Agriculture Committee call for deep SNAP cuts through the Farm Bill.

Beshear: $223 million going to build rental units in four counties hit hard by 2021 tornado outbreak

by Derek Operle
June 4, 2024

The funding will go toward 11 construction projects, including plans for 76 units in Christian County.

Kentucky Republican officials denounce Trump conviction, with one big exception

by Joe Sonka
June 2, 2024

Outgoing state Sen. Whitney Westerfield, of Christian County, criticized his colleagues for undermining faith in the justice system.

First shipment of opioid overdose reversal drug arrives in Kentucky

by Tom Latek
June 2, 2024

Teva agreed to pay Kentucky more than $71 million to resolve allegations that marketing and promotional practices fueled the drug crisis. In addition to cash payments, Teva agreed to provide more than 23,000 units of Naloxone to Kentucky annually.

No guarantee of federal aid for latest survivors in tornado-struck Western Kentucky

by Liam Niemeyer
June 2, 2024

Only about a third of disasters that are federally declared qualify for individual aid for disaster survivors, research shows.

Art Lander: The summer tanager is a secretive songbird that dwells in the treetops

by Art Lander Jr.
May 31, 2024

Seeing this native species that breeds throughout Kentucky may require some patience since this bird moves rather slowly in the treetops.

McConnell says Biden should let Ukraine use US weapons across Russian border

by Jamie Lucke
May 30, 2024

During his remarks, McConnell likened today’s international challenges to the period before World War II.