Regional & State Archives

Louisville Orchestra takes on a mammoth musical project

by Kim Kobersmith
July 8, 2023

The nation’s first state-wide rural tour by an urban orchestra began underground, where the world premiere of “Mammoth,” with cellist Yo-Yo Ma, reflected the mystery and majesty of the longest cave system in the world.

Kentucky issues first statewide report of domestic violence data

by Sarah Ladd
July 6, 2023

Sen. Whitney Westerfield, R-Fruit Hill, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, sponsored the bill that led to the report — which shows a “significant percentage of the state’s population” experience intimate partner violence or stalking.

Democratic nominee for AG isn’t yet licensed to practice law in Kentucky

by Lisa Autry
July 6, 2023

Pamela Stevenson, an Air Force litigator for 27 years, has been licensed in Indiana since 1984 and expects to be admitted to the Kentucky bar in August.

New Kentucky EV charging stations receiving federal funds must be compatible with major producers

by John McGary
July 5, 2023

Last week, Kentucky reportedly became the first state to require new EV charging stations to include a Tesla-compatible plug.

Kentucky Broadcasters Association presses world’s leading auto manufacturers to maintain access to AM radio

by Lisa Autry
July 5, 2023

At least seven automakers have removed AM radio, including BMW, Mazda, Tesla, Volkswagon and Volvo.

Opinion: Independence Day behind us, let us renew efforts to demand Freedom of Information

by Amye Bensenhaver
July 5, 2023

Kentucky open government advocate Amye Bensenhaver warns the state's sunshine laws face challenges in the legislature.

America’s pastime in small-town Kentucky: Remembering the tobacco league baseball tradition

by Willie Hiatt
July 4, 2023

It wasn’t the “big leagues,” but for a brief moment our small towns, open pastures, and back roads hosted baseball in its purest, most joyful form.

Advocates tell Kentucky lawmakers they need to help prevent military veteran suicide

by Melissa Patrick
July 3, 2023

The rate of suicide among Kentucky veterans is nearly twice that of all Kentuckians, according to a statement from Rep. Walker Thomas, a Hopkinsville Republican.

Threatened Kentuckians killed three bears in Letcher County last week

by The Rural Blog
June 29, 2023

One man said he carries an umbrella when he goes into the woods because flapping it scares bears.

New laws taking effect in Kentucky

by McKenna Horsley
June 29, 2023

The legislature passed 170 bills this year, including many dealing with health, justice, schools and gambling.

Unhealthy air from Canadian wildfires blankets Kentucky

by Sarah Ladd
June 28, 2023

The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet says people who have heart or lung disease, older adults and youth should limit outdoor activities, avoid “strenuous” outdoor time and try to keep indoors.