Regional & State Archives

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.

Local leaders call for auto workers’ gains to spread to EV plants, Southern Black workers

by Casey Quinlan
November 6, 2023

All three major automakers have established or are building electric vehicle manufacturing plants and battery plants in Southern states, with many of the facilities being placed in rural, Black communities.

VA reports major uptick in veterans’ care after passage of toxic exposure law

by Ashley Murray
November 6, 2023

Passage of the PACT Act opened benefits eligibility for up to 3.5 million post-9/11 veterans, and for those who served during the Vietnam and Cold War eras.

Hospitalizations of Kentucky children for RSV are increasing

by Melissa Patrick
November 6, 2023

Emergency department visits for all three respiratory viruses increased in the week ended Oct. 22.

The Supreme Court will decide if domestic abuse orders can bar people from having guns. Lives could be at stake.

by Paige Pfleger
November 4, 2023

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments next week in a pivotal firearms case that could have profound implications for how police and courts deal with domestic violence.

Poll shows Beshear, Cameron in a dead heat

by Kentucky Health News
November 3, 2023

The poll also asked voters if they “support or oppose Kentucky’s current laws that ban abortion in nearly all cases, with no exception for rape or incest.”

Kentuckians choose a governor: A voter’s guide

by Staff
November 2, 2023

Where do Kentucky's gubernatorial candidates stand on the issues? Here's a breakdown by guides.vote, a nonpartisan group that publishes voter guides.

Vinyl boom alive and well in Western Ky. as two new record stores prepare to open

by Derek Operle
November 2, 2023

Murray has been home to Terrapin Station for more than 35 years, but no other store that specializes in new and used vinyl records has found success in far Western Kentucky in recent years.

Kentucky wants dark tourism to bring more dollars for rural counties

by Liz Carey
November 2, 2023

Kentucky’s new ad campaign is spending money on the rural myths and legends that send chills up and down a spine to boost local economies.

Kynect website opens Nov. 1 for enrollment in federally subsidized health insurance plans

by Kentucky Health News
October 31, 2023

Kentuckians who don’t have coverage through an employer, Medicare, Medicaid, the Kentucky Children’s Health Insurance Program, or the Pentagon's Tricare program can shop for individual coverage on Kynect.

Lt. Gov. candidates Coleman and Mills defend running mates’ positions in debate

by McKenna Horsley
October 31, 2023

The KET debate was the only joint appearance for Democratic Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman and Republican state Sen. Robby Mills ahead of the Nov. 7 general election.