Regional & State Archives

Grim toll tallied again after weekend tornado tears through some places hit in 2021

by Liam Niemeyer
May 28, 2024

The storms were responsible for five deaths across Kentucky as neighbors in Hopkins County rely on each other to recover — yet again.

New solar will help keep power on during scorching summer, report says

by Robert Zullo
May 28, 2024

The U.S. Energy Information Administration expects “a record addition” of new utility-scale solar power this year.

Beshear: 4 dead in Kentucky following lethal Memorial Day weekend storms

by Derek Operle
May 27, 2024

The deaths include a 67-year-old woman in Mercer County, 62-year-old woman in Hardin County, 48-year-old woman in Hopkins County and a 34-year-old man in Jefferson County.

Beshear names Kerry Harvey, former justice secretary, to Kentucky Horse Racing Commission

by Liam Niemeyer
May 24, 2024

The commission has broad oversight over gambling in Kentucky, including betting on horse races, sports wagering and equine safety and medications.

Kentucky Secretary of State says primary turnout bolstered by early voting, despite calls by some for repeal

by Lisa Autry
May 23, 2024

The number of early voters has increased every year since being introduced in 2020.

Kentucky presidential, congressional returns

by Kentucky Lantern
May 22, 2024

Trump took 85% of the GOP vote. Democrats give Biden 71%, while 18% were uncommitted.

More military veterans and active duty service members are dying by suicide than in battle – understanding why can help with prevention

by April Smith
May 22, 2024

Fostering a culture of support in the military could help build connection among service members.

Bernheim Forest appeals to Kentucky Supreme Court to stop pipeline in conservation easement

by Liam Niemeyer
May 22, 2024

Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities want to condemn land in the wildlife corridor that state funding helped buy.

Few upsets as Kentuckians nominate candidates for November election

by McKenna Horsley
May 21, 2024

Trump and Biden won as expected. Republican state lawmakers Southworth, Heath and Timoney fell to party rivals.

Here are the 2024 primary election results for Christian County

by Hoptown Chronicle
May 21, 2024

Hopkinsville voters gave victories to four Republican challengers in city council races.

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