Regional & State

The measure proposed by Democrats would increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour through staggered raises over seven years.

Following a hearing in Franklin Circuit Court, Hampton echoed a tweet she posted in late May publicizing the firing of her deputy, saying that she was still battling “dark forces.”

Steve Luxenberg's talk will focus on Kentuckian John Marshall Harlan, the lone dissenter in the U.S. Supreme Court case that justified racial segregation.

Kentucky’s Labor Cabinet obtained attendance records that could show which school employees called in sick, arguing that teachers broke state law that prohibits public employees from striking.

Hampton argues that Bevin doesn’t have the authority to fire employees in her office and asks the court to restore her former staffers.

The Milwaukee-based company, which has had a plant in Murray for more than 30 years, announced on Thursday plans to consolidate production of its small vertical-shaft engines to its Poplar Bluff, Missouri facility.

Cory Ramsey, who's already traveled to every Kentucky county at least twice, has launched another statewide tour to find and highlight the state's rural places.

Alice Allison Dunnigan became the first black woman accredited as a journalist to cover the White House and Congress.

Candidates for Kentucky governor — Democratic challenger Andy Beshear and Republican incumbent Matt Bevin — had the spotlight among several speakers running for office.

This year’s featured guests include Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Gov. Matt Bevin, Attorney General Andy Beshear and candidates for statewide offices like secretary of state, state auditor and agriculture commissioner.

There are also critical shortages across the state in special education, career and technical education and world languages, a state spokeswoman said.

The statue commemorates Logan County native Alice Allison Dunnigan, who was the first African-American woman to get press credentials to cover the White House.