Regional & State Archives

Ky. COVID hospitalizations more than double, exceed U.S. rate

by Melissa Patrick
September 5, 2023

In the first two full calendar weeks of August — the latest period for which figures are available — Kentucky saw a 110% increase in daily COVID hospital admissions, with an average of 28 patients per day.

Al Cross: Do you know what your members of Congress are doing?

by Al Cross
September 3, 2023

Cross points to the "Almanac of American Politics" as a guide to where Kentucky's six House members fit in the 435-member chamber

McConnell health scare puts attention on Cornyn, other possible successors as GOP leader

by Matthew Choi
September 3, 2023

Openly jockeying to replace or oust the Kentucky senator remains taboo in Washington.

A veteran Kentucky political observer doesn’t anticipate an age restriction in Congress anytime soon

by Stu Johnson
September 1, 2023

As people live longer lives in the U.S., it has prompted the question: Should society impose an age restriction for individuals holding public office?

In Amish country, buggy lanes will flank some rural roads

by Lonnie Lee Hood
August 31, 2023

A growing Amish population is putting more buggies on the road, increasing the risk of buggy-related vehicular accidents. For some states, buggy lanes could be a solution.

McConnell again falls silent, this time while speaking to reporters in Northern Kentucky

by Kentucky Lantern
August 30, 2023

A similar episode in July raised concerns about the Senate Republican leader’s health.

There’s no age limit for politicians − as people live longer, should that change?

by Nancy S. Jecker
August 29, 2023

Mitch McConnell, Diane Feinstein and Joe Biden are all over 80 years old, joining a number of politicians who are staying in office well past their 70s.

UK doctors of pharmacy answer questions about COVID vaccines

by Ami Picirilli
August 27, 2023

The new booster is expected by the end of August, with shots becoming available in late September or October.

Murray State to explore development of veterinary medicine school

by Derek Operle
August 25, 2023

There are 32 veterinary colleges in the U.S. accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association, but none of them are in the Bluegrass State.

New loan made available for Kentucky agribusinesses

by Shepherd Snyder
August 24, 2023

Loans are being offered to crop growers or meat processors that are struggling financially, either because of weather disasters or the COVID-19 pandemic.

What to know about Kentucky’s dominant COVID-19 strain

by Sarah Ladd
August 23, 2023

People who last got a COVID-19 vaccine in the fall of 2022 are starting to see waning protection.

Kentucky is next to last in currency of nursing home inspections

by Kentucky Health News
August 23, 2023

Health officials warn legislators that the situation may not have hit bottom yet.