Regional & State

Bob Babbage, who served as Kentucky's secretary of state and state auditor, will be host in charge of the picnic's political speeches.

Public health officials in the region say vaccinating everyone remains a challenge, but that incentive programs meant to encourage people to get vaccinated may help the state reach its goals.

Politics, like horse racing, is worthy of some oddsmaking in the Bluegrass state.

The COVID-19 pandemic affected lives all over the world in many different ways, but one of the most pressing and troubling outcomes is the rising reports of child abuse, domestic abuse and sexual abuse.

The league is trying to get members of the public to contact state lawmakers before they begin drawing new legislative districts.

After covering the race for 52 years, the sports columnist is often asked to recall what he's seen through the years at Churchill Downs.

Kentucky’s population increased only slightly since 2010—from about 4.4 million to 4.5 million people.

The 2020 Census shows population growth was mostly concentrated in cities and suburbs, especially in the South and West.

The LBL BioBlitz is a citizens' science project in which community members document flora and fauna found in Land Between the Lakes via the iNaturalist app.

The fair will be August 19-29, with tickets going on sale in July. Information on events, artists, and competitions will be announced at a later date.

Vance, who lives in Cincinnati, is considering a U.S. Senate run from Ohio.

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell called COVID-19 vaccines a “modern medical miracle” and urged Kentuckians to continue to get vaccinated.