Regional & State Archives

Severe complications for pregnant veterans nearly doubled in the last decade, a GAO report finds

by Cassandra Jaramillo
February 23, 2024

The Department of Veterans Affairs needs to do more to prevent veterans from suffering severe pregnancy complications, a new report by the Government Accountability Office finds.

1964 Freedom March on Frankfort, which had Hopkinsville ties, will be reenacted

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 22, 2024

The reenactment will be Tuesday, March 5, in Frankfort.

Bill limiting Kentucky governor’s pardon power near elections wins bipartisan approval in Senate

by McKenna Horsley
February 22, 2024

Sen. Chris McDaniel, R-Ryland Heights, has said the bill is about increasing accountability for governors facing reelection.

Criminologists cited in support of Safer Kentucky Act wonder why

by Sylvia Goodman
February 22, 2024

The so-called Safer Kentucky Act touches on nearly every corner of the criminal justice system.

McConnell’s fundraising has slowed though he’s got plenty of money in his reelection account

by Tom Loftus
February 20, 2024

Paducah OKs conditional funding match to help stabilize former Columbia Theater

by Derek Operle
February 20, 2024

Restoration efforts for a shuttered Paducah theater have received a boost — thanks to a half million dollar pledge from the city.

Amye Bensenhaver: Praise for citizen activists who challenged open records bill

by Amye Bensenhaver
February 20, 2024

Open government advocate points to influence of those who sounded the alarm about House Bill 509.

FAFSA website meltdown: How to avoid additional frustration with financial aid applications

by Dawn Medley
February 19, 2024

Some colleges are extending the traditional May 1 deadline for students to accept offers.

Sponsor vows to back off gutting Kentucky open records law after hearing from constituents

by Deborah Yetter
February 19, 2024

A transparency advocate says he's watching warily for House Bill 509’s final version.

Poll finds majority of Kentucky voters think DEI should be left up to businesses, institutions

by McKenna Horsley
February 18, 2024

The polling comes as the Republican-controlled General Assembly considers some legislation that would curb DEI in public education.

Regional & State

Commentary: What’s driving attacks on books, diversity, even history? Fear of losing control