Regional & State Archives

AG-elect Coleman plans to target public corruption, drugs, violent crime, child exploitation

by Jamie Lucke
November 14, 2023

The Republican did not address London Mayor Randall Weddle’s use of “straw donors” to make excessive contributions to Gov. Andy Beshear’s campaign and the Kentucky Democratic Party.

Constance Alexander: University Press of Kentucky has a flood of books for holiday gifts

by Constance Alexander
November 14, 2023

Selections include titles for readers of all tastes.

New open carry alcohol laws boost downtowns

by Kevin Hardy
November 13, 2023

Owensboro and Frankfort are among Kentucky cities that have adopted special downtown districts that allow open carry alcohol under certain restrictions.

Helicopter crash in Mediterranean claims lives of 5 Fort Campbell soldiers

by Jacob Martin
November 13, 2023

The flight crew was conducting an aerial refueling exercise when the Blackhawk helicopter went down, according to a Department of Defense report.

Excess giving to Beshear, Kentucky Democratic Party under investigation

by Tom Loftus
November 12, 2023

Notice sent by the state election finance agency is the first evidence of any official probe into $202,000 drawn on London Mayor Randall Weddle's credit card.

Where do Beshear, Cameron go from here?

by Al Cross
November 11, 2023

The end of the McConnell-Beshear era in Kentucky politics is in sight, writes Al Cross. Who will own the next one?

Rural voters shift toward Democrat in Kentucky governor’s race

by Tim Marema
November 11, 2023

Incumbent Andy Beshear won reelection and gained ground with rural voters in a state that went for Donald Trump by 25 points in 2020.

What could Kentucky’s ballot look like in 2027

by McKenna Horsley
November 9, 2023

Secretary of State Michael Adams says Republicans must “take this office back for our party."

Baby death rate fell 6% in Kentucky but increased nationally

by Kentucky Health News
November 8, 2023

Kentucky's infant-mortality rate has usually been higher than the nation's, reflecting its status as a poor state with lower-than-average health.

Beshear calls on lawmakers to add exceptions to abortion ban, fund teacher raises

by McKenna Horsley
November 8, 2023

The governor said he believes Kentuckians have shown that they oppose the abortion ban, or “at the very least, they want to see exceptions.”

Andy Beshear wins second term as Kentucky governor

by McKenna Horsley
November 7, 2023

The governor won the election against his Republican challenger, Attorney General Daniel Cameron with 53% to Cameron’s 47% of the vote, according to unofficial returns.

More Kentuckians cast early votes as they decide between Beshear and Cameron

by McKenna Horsley
November 6, 2023

During last week’s early voting period, from Thursday to Saturday, more than 260,000 Kentuckians cast ballots, according to the State Board of Elections.