Regional & State

The Firestarter Award recognizes a young feminist artists who help create change in Kentucky through social justice and community engagement.

For thousands of people in Kentucky, the highly effective COVID-19 vaccines have allowed life to return to mostly normal. But for “long haulers” like Army Staff Sgt. Noah Cole, who contracted COVID before vaccines were widely available, the devastating impact on his health threatens to destroy his dream of a military career.

Health officials also say masks for everyone should be considered in schools with low vaccination rates or where there's an inability to monitor the vaccine status students and staff.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet said on Tuesday that the statewide computer issues were resolved.

At the current vaccination rate, it will be early December before 70% of Kentuckians are immunized.

Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams, a Republican, spoke by video to the U.S. House Committee on House Administration on Monday during a hearing about Congress’ role regulating federal elections.

No other Republicans have officially launched campaigns, but several have been feeling out potential runs, including Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles and former U.N. Ambassador Kelly Knight Craft.

Walter Tevis, who grew up in the Lexington area, also wrote "The Hustler" and "The Color of Money," two other books that were adapted into popular films.

Actor Ned Beatty retained a connection to his native Kentucky and to the Southern Highlands through a 40-year friendship with an Appalachian musician and filmmaker.

During an appearance at Marshall County Public Library on Wednesday, Comer said he disagrees with Democrats' plan to include money for climate resiliency and child care in the plan.

If you can spare even a small amount of the federal child tax credits coming to families this month, there are two important options that could pay dividends in the future, writes Kentucky Treasurer Allison Ball.

Talking before local elected officials and economic development leaders in Murray, McConnell said there would be a “hell of a fight” over new spending proposed by President Joe Biden, broadly opposed by Republicans on Capitol Hill.