Regional & State Archives

This weekend, governor says, focus on 3 things to stay safe: your hands, your face and your space; he also urges more testing

by Test and Eric Umansky
May 20, 2020

The governor also stressed the importance of wearing masks as the state reopens its economy, and encouraged Kentuckians to share social-media posts about why they wear masks and to talk to others about it.

Ky. soldier’s heroism, and 20-year campaign to recognize it with Medal of Honor, are subjects of documentary to air Memorial Day on KET

by The Rural Blog
May 20, 2020

On Jan. 25, 1945, he volunteered to be a forward observer to stop a German attack but had to call in artillery on his own position, offering his life for his country. He survived in a ditch in a French province and later returned home to a Kentucky farm with no electricity or running water.

WKMS bringing back ‘The Lost Communities of Between the Rivers,’ a documentary about the region before it became LBL

by WKMS
May 20, 2020

The documentary, featuring interviews with 60 former residents of Between the Rivers, will run at noon every Thursday, May 21 through July 2.

As 3 large reopenings loom for Kentucky, Beshear warns, ‘Let’s not screw it up’

by Test and Eric Umansky
May 19, 2020

All retail stores can open Wednesday, and restaurants can have limited openings Friday. Also Friday, gatherings of up to 10 people will also be allowed.

State health commissioner concerned Kentuckians aren’t taking the coronavirus seriously enough

by Al Cross
May 19, 2020

If too many people don't take precautions, the COVID-19 crisis the state has so far avoided could erupt this summer, Dr. Steven Stack said.

Beshear stresses need for testing and contact tracing to find people with coronavirus

by Melissa Patrick
May 18, 2020

Contact tracing is crucial, the governor said, because it's estimated one-fourth of people infected with the coronavirus have no symptoms.

UK fires cheerleading coaches following investigation into hazing and public nudity

by Stu Johnson
May 18, 2020

No cheerleaders were dismissed from the program, and there was no financial compensation for the coaches who were fired.

Many sectors of Kentucky economy set to reopen; here’s what to expect

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 17, 2020

Set for openings this week are government offices, retail stores and restaurants.

Testing, contact tracing are planned to thwart spread of virus as economy opens

by Melissa Patrick
May 17, 2020

The governor says Kentucky is preparing to hire more than 700 people to help with contract tracing.

Trendline for new cases of coronavirus remains up, but Beshear says cases at 2 Louisville facilities skew the numbers

by Al Cross
May 17, 2020

Kentucky's retail stores are slated to open despite federal guidelines that say such reopenings shouldn't occur unless there is a downward trajectory in newly reported COVID-19 cases.

Coronavirus deaths and hospitalizations are trending down, governor says

by WKMS
May 16, 2020

The state reported 244 new cases of COVID-19 and two deaths related to the virus.

Most state parks will reopen June 1 as part of plan to get Kentucky’s economy going and provide in-state recreation for residents

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 16, 2020

Lake Barkley State Resort Park will remain closed as it provides housing for first-responders during the coronavirus outbreak.