Regional & State Archives

Leadership Kentucky seeks participants for 2025 class

by Kentucky Lantern
January 27, 2025

Participants will meet with Kentucky leaders and explore the state’s resources and opportunities in a series of seven monthly, three-day sessions at locations around the state.

Millions of acres share a fate with Hall’s Prairie in Logan County

by Jacalyn Carfagno
January 27, 2025

The vision for a prairie to be preserved in Logan County didn’t materialize. It shares the fate of millions of acres of prairie across the country.

McConnell votes against Hegseth confirmation as Pentagon chief

by Shauneen Miranda
January 25, 2025

Vice President J.D. Vance cast the deciding vote to break a 50-50 tie after three Republican senators opposed Trump’s controversial choice for defense secretary.

Troops dispatched to border ‘just the beginning’ of deployments, Pentagon says

by Ashley Murray
January 24, 2025

The Pentagon will immediately deploy 1,500 troops to monitor the southwest border and crew additional helicopters that are also being sent.

Three heroes, 80 years ago this week, echo today

by Al Cross
January 23, 2025

The three Americans all fought in France in January 1945. One soon died of his wounds, another found fame and fortune, and the other’s heroism was almost unknown until after his death.

Economic policy research group discusses impact of immigrants on Kentucky economy

by Shepherd Snyder
January 22, 2025

Kentucky schools could face $40 million ‘shortfall,’ says state education commissioner

by McKenna Horsley
January 22, 2025

Last week, students on the Kentucky Student Voice Team filed a lawsuit against the state for failing to provide “an adequate and equitable public education.”

Utilities offer tips, assistance on lower energy bills as cold weather continues

by Shepherd Snyder
January 22, 2025

Those struggling with high utility bills can reach out to their local Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) office

Kentucky has ‘very high’ rate of respiratory illness

by Melissa Patrick
January 20, 2025

Multiple viruses, including flu, RSV and COVID-19, have contributed to the state’s high activity level.

Spending to lobby Kentucky lawmakers hits a new high

by Tom Loftus
January 19, 2025

A record $28.1 million was spent in 2024 by nearly 900 corporations, associations and other groups to influence Kentucky lawmakers.

Judge refuses to issue injunction blocking nursing home staff mandates

by Clark Kauffman
January 17, 2025

Last year, the Biden administration approved new staffing requirements for nursing homes that collect taxpayer money through Medicaid and Medicare.

Commentary: Kentucky’s greatest statesman also had designs on Canada

by Berry Craig
January 16, 2025

Two centuries ago, Henry Clay was gung ho for invading Canada, then a British possession.