Regional & State Archives

Ignoring rural people hurt by extreme weather also means ignoring impact of climate change, Appalachian author says

by The Rural Blog
March 1, 2020

Rural people often feel overlooked and judged by urban residents, and the news media have a long history of perpetuating rural stereotypes, Silas House writes in the Atlantic.

$200 million solar project planned in Caldwell County

by Liam Niemeyer
March 1, 2020

Minnesota-based Geronimo Energy plans to lease about 1,000 acres from several property owners to install solar panels.

Bill criminalizing disclosure of minors’ information advances in legislature

by Ryland Barton
March 1, 2020

Critics of the measure say it is overly broad and would criminalize constitutionally sanctioned speech.

Wayne Harper and his Kentucky Sage band set for live concert on WKMS

by WKMS
March 1, 2020

The performance will be broadcast at noon Friday, March 6

Kentuckians urged to prevent coronavirus by using same protocols for influenza

by Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky
February 27, 2020

Health officials emphasize that proper hand washing is the most effective way to prevent the spread of both novel coronavirus and influenza.

Kentucky touts bill to rein in Medicaid pharmacy managers, whom independent drug stores blame for trouble, closure

by The Rural Blog
February 26, 2020

The bill's sponsor says no other state has passed legislation like this measure to help independent pharmacies.

Western Kentucky rainfall nearly double the average

by Hannah Bullard
February 25, 2020

Because the soil is saturated, any amount of rain over half an inch could result in the closing of barrier roads.

NPR’s Robert Siegel to speak at WKMS 50th anniversary kick-off event

by WKMS
February 24, 2020

The event is March 12 at Wrather Auditorium on campus.

House bill that would cap monthly cost of insulin for many Kentuckians at $100 goes to Senate without dissent

by Melissa Patrick
February 24, 2020

Many states are considering legislation to cap monthly insulin costs, but so far only two have passed such a law: Colorado and Illinois.

Legislature advances bill to strengthen asset forfeiture reporting and penalties

by Jacob Ryan
February 20, 2020

Asset forfeiture is a common practice for police agencies across Kentucky. Under state law, law enforcement agencies keep 85 percent of what they take and the rest is distributed to prosecutors.

KET to air ‘Undiagnosed: The Diabetes Epidemic’ followed by panel discussion Feb. 24

by Melissa Patrick
February 18, 2020

More than one in eight Kentucky adults have been diagnosed with diabetes.

Gov. Beshear calls for a ‘new tone in Frankfort’ during Western Kentucky stops to promote budget

by Rachel Collins
February 18, 2020

Beshear stressed the proposed budget has more debt going off the books over the next two years than what will accumulate.