Regional & State Archives

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear inauguration to take place Dec. 12

by Sylvia Goodman
November 27, 2023

The celebration will be one of only three second-term inaugurations in state history since a state constitutional amendment allowed governors to run for another consecutive term in the 1990s.

Unafraid of death, former Kentucky Gov. Julian Carroll reflects on his long political life

by Jack Brammer
November 24, 2023

Julian Carroll was Kentucky’s governor, House speaker and a state senator. At 92, he is in hospice care.

Land Between the Lakes to offer free cedar Christmas trees

by Julia Hunter
November 23, 2023

Permits, which must be obtained online, entitle a family to cut one cedar tree in most areas of LBL between Nov. 24 and Dec. 24.

What now? Child care in Kentucky faces a cliff as pandemic-era federal aid has ended

by Vanessa Gallman
November 21, 2023

Innovative state child care programs need time and certainty in order to be successful, writes Vanessa Gallman for Kentucky Lantern.

WKMS to celebrate 2023 holiday season with special programming

by Dixie Lynn and Melanie Davis-McAfee
November 19, 2023

Holiday programming at WKMS begins Tuesday, Nov. 21, and runs through the New Year.

Kentucky health commissioner on COVID and end of year holidays

by Stu Johnson
November 19, 2023

As the holidays approach, Kentucky's top health official is reminding everyone that if they're sick, it's important to stay home. Even those who are vaccinated are at a high risk of getting COVID in a crowded, indoor setting.

Good news: The cost for a home-cooked Thanksgiving meal has declined

by The Rural Blog
November 16, 2023

The American Farm Bureau Federation's survey says the average price for this year's meal is down 4.5% from last year.

‘Out of control’: Advocates rally in D.C. calling for action on housing crisis

by Samantha Dietel
November 16, 2023

"As a father I feel like I’ve failed my family," said Demetrius Mosley of Louisville.

Botanists identify first population of carnivorous plant in Kentucky

by Derek Operle
November 15, 2023

The Round-leaved Sundew is an insect-eating plant with leaf blades covered in reddish, glandular hairs tipped with a sticky, glutinous secretion capable of trapping and digesting its prey.

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.