Regional & State Archives

Here’s what you need to know about the 2024 Kentucky primary election

by Sylvia Goodman
May 9, 2024

By the end of Kentucky's primary this year, the outcome of more than half of the state’s legislative races will be all but decided. In a number of races, only one candidate or members of just one party are running.

Stephen Voss: With political protests, don’t trust your lying eyes

by D. Stephen Voss
May 9, 2024

D. Stephen Voss, an associate professor of political sciences at the University of Kentucky, details the University of Kentucky rallies of activists on behalf of Gaza’s Palestinian population.

CDC wants to research avian flu on dairy farms, but officials, farmers don’t want their help

by The Rural Blog
May 9, 2024

Christian County is among the top dairy counties in the state, ranking fourth for the number of milk cows.

Paducah group fundraising to buy paintings by celebrated Western Ky. artist Helen LaFrance

by Derek Operle
May 8, 2024

James R. Cash Auctions & Real Estate is facilitating the sale of 26 works by Western Kentucky painter Helen LaFrance.

Kentucky Farm Bureau launches initiative to curb loss of farmland in state

by Zacharie Lamb
May 8, 2024

Severe weather possible in Kentucky until Thursday, entire state at enhanced risk

by Tom Latek
May 7, 2024

The most severe storms are expected Wednesday afternoon and evening.

Will your license fly? Kentucky’s adoption of REAL ID lagging other states

by Lisa Autry
May 7, 2024

Cardholders who aren't within their renewal window but want a REAL ID may upgrade their standard card for $15.

University of Kentucky Senate votes no confidence in president over governance changes

by McKenna Horsley
May 6, 2024

UK Board of Trustees Chair Britt Brockman said in a statement to campus that the board “unequivocally supports President Eli Capilouto.”

Ky. nursing-home industry says new rule mandating staffing levels is ‘impossible’ to meet

by Melissa Patrick
May 5, 2024

An industry spokesman in Kentucky said there is no funding or potential staff to support the mandate.

Kentucky falls to 41st in average teacher pay

by McKenna Horsley
May 5, 2024

In 2022-23, the average salary for a Kentucky teacher was $56,296, compared to the national average of $69,544.

Documentary about Ohio River’s history and current challenges to debut on KET

by Liam Niemeyer
May 3, 2024

Last year, a nonprofit environmental advocacy group ranked the Ohio River as the second most endangered river in the country.

Horse death investigations prompt new safety measures ahead of Kentucky Derby

by Sylvia Goodman
May 3, 2024

A year after a spate of horse deaths at Churchill Downs, numerous investigations concluded with many questions unanswered. With a few new safety measures and upgraded technology, Churchill Downs said it's addressing safety concerns ahead of this year’s Kentucky Derby.