Regional & State Archives

Some scientists blame recent high humidity in Kentucky on ‘corn sweat’

by Zoe Lewis
September 5, 2024

A 2020 study showed that cropland, including corn, can increase moisture levels in the air by up to 40%.

Commentary: Breathitt County, JD, and Me

by Dee Davis
September 4, 2024

You hear a lot of stories about Kentucky’s “Bloody Breathitt.”

Eston Glover appointed to state energy board

by Hoptown Chronicle
September 2, 2024

Glover is the retired president and CEO of Pennyrile Rural Electric Cooperative.

Every household can get free COVID-19 tests by mail, starting in late September

by Melissa Patrick
September 2, 2024

The test will detect the current variants and can be used through the end of the year.

COVID-19, flu and RSV shots − an epidemiologist explains why all three matter this fall

by Annette Regan
September 1, 2024

COVID-19 hospitalization and deaths have increased since May 2024, particularly among those 65 and older.

Utilities that opposed Kentucky’s new energy planning commission are now part of it

by Liam Niemeyer
August 29, 2024

Eston Glover, former president and CEO of Pennyrile Rural Electric Cooperative and chair of the Pennyrile Regional Energy Agency, is among those who have been appointed to the committee.

U.S. Education Department outlines testing period for phased rollout of new FAFSA form

by Shauneen Miranda
August 27, 2024

Earlier in August, the department said it would use a phased rollout to launch FAFSA in an attempt to address any issues before the form is available to everyone.

Lawmakers, military officers cut ribbon on first in series of renovated Fort Campbell barracks

by Lily Burris
August 27, 2024

Originally built in the late 1970s and the early 1980s, the barracks came into use as the U.S. was transitioning away from using a drafted army.

The new COVID vaccine is out. Why you might not want to rush to get it.

by Arthur Allen, Eliza Fawcett and Rebecca Grapevine
August 27, 2024

Those who run to get the new vaccine may be more likely to fall ill this winter when the next wave hits.

Kentucky Auditor Ball sues Beshear for access to computerized records of abuse, neglect

by Sarah Ladd
August 27, 2024

The move follows a months-long back and forth on access between Ball and the administration.

Alison Grimes must contend with effort to reinstate alleged ethics violations

by Jack Brammer
August 25, 2024

The former Kentucky secretary of state attended Democratic National Convention, raising speculation about another U.S. Senate run.

Farewell to C. Ray Hall, a modest man and fine writer

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 25, 2024

Hall, who grew up in Cadiz, was long admired as one of the best newspaper feature writers in Kentucky.