Regional & State Archives

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.

Country ham nets $10.5M for charity as Kelly, Joe Craft break own record at Farm Bureau breakfast

by McKenna Horsley
August 22, 2024

Broadbent B&B, the company established by the Broadbent family in Trigg County in 1909 and now operates in Lyon County, produced 18.2-pound championship ham.

WKMS student reporter nets station’s first National Edward R. Murrow Award

by WKMS
August 22, 2024

in-depth audio feature focused on the shift in Kentucky's agricultural community in recent years as fewer young Kentuckians choose to become farmers.

Kentucky’s Judicial Conduct Commission doesn’t have authority to permanently remove judges

by Hannah Saad
August 22, 2024

KY housing shortage will worsen without action, low-income renters most vulnerable, says study

by Liam Niemeyer
August 21, 2024

The state’s housing gap, if left unchecked, could worsen the living situations of many Kentuckians, a national real estate researcher told an audience Wednesday.

Kentucky hits budget triggers for income tax rate cut in 2026

by Joe Sonka
August 21, 2024

In order for the tax rate to be reduced from 4% to 3.5% in 2026, the Kentucky General Assembly will still have to pass a bill in the 2025 session approving the cut.