Regional & State Archives

Gathering at the river to defend Kentucky water protections, oppose Senate Bill 89

by Liam Niemeyer
March 5, 2025

Kentucky poet laureate Silas House rejected proponents' argument that the bill would allow industry to pollute only ephemeral streams, or waterways that don’t have running water year round.

Collecting sales tax: For churches one distinction makes the difference

by Lawrence Smith
March 5, 2025

A bill before the Kentucky General Assembly would exempt most non-profits, including churches, from having to collect the 6% sales tax on items such as meals and sports leagues.

Health officials report a confirmed measles case in Kentucky, say it’s preventable with vaccination

by Melissa Patrick
March 4, 2025

This is the first case of measles in Kentucky since 2023.

‘I don’t have anybody:’ Adoptive teen son of former Ky governor talks about life on his own

by Deborah Yetter
March 2, 2025

After being rescued from abusive facility in Jamaica, Jonah Bevin says he wants accountability.

Bill advances to ensure auditor has access to information about child, elder abuse complaints

by Sarah Ladd
February 28, 2025

The ombudsman’s job is to investigate and resolve complaints about agencies in the cabinet, including protective services for children and elderly Kentuckians.

Bird flu’s the word. Avian influenza has been detected in a dozen Kentucky counties.

by Zoe Lewis
February 26, 2025

Infected birds spread the viral infection through feces, saliva and mucus.

Trump officials visit Kentucky amid response to widespread flooding

by McKenna Horsley
February 26, 2025

Beshear says "zero politics" has played a role in the federal response.

Trump approves disaster assistance for 10 KY counties as death toll reaches 22

by Kentucky Lantern
February 25, 2025

Beshear said Kentucky “couldn’t have made it” through multiple disasters during his five years as governor without federal assistance.

Water fluoridation would be optional under bill advanced by Kentucky House committee

by Sarah Ladd
February 24, 2025

The bill easily passed, 11-4, the House Health Services Committee on Thursday mostly along party lines after six Kentucky health care professionals testified against it.

Kentucky’s McConnell not seeking reelection to U.S. Senate in 2026

by McKenna Horsley
February 20, 2025

AG Daniel Cameron has announced he’s running. Rep. Andy Barr says he’s "considering" it.

KY professors say bill could erode academic tenure. Sponsor says it’s ‘not about tenure.’

by McKenna Horsley
February 20, 2025

The bill's sponsor said he “... could not come up with a good definition for tenure that I felt comfortable putting in statute.”