Regional & State Archives

In a rural Kentucky county, the roar of a suspected crypto mine never ends

by Liam Niemeyer
October 9, 2023

Noise pollution concerns rise as cryptocurrency mining operations move into the state.

Poll shows Beshear with 16-point lead over Cameron in Ky. governor’s race

by Sylvia Goodman
October 9, 2023

Hopkinsville among 16 newly announced EV charging station sites

by Julia Hunter
October 9, 2023

Nearly $11 million in state funds will go toward the construction of 16 public charging stations — including one in Hopkinsville.

Low-flying airplanes in next 6 months over Ky. providing geologic information

by Tom Latek
October 8, 2023

The geophysical data will help to shed light on potential natural hazards in the region.

Record $18 million spent on lobbying in first 8 months of year

by Tom Latek
October 5, 2023

The top five spenders were Kentucky Merchants and Amusement Coalition, Kentuckians Against Illegal Gambling, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Kentucky Hospital Association and American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky.

Kentucky poet Ada Limón is a MacArthur ‘genius grant’ recipient

by Derek Operle
October 4, 2023

Limón was appointed U.S. Poet Laureate in 2022 and named to a historic second term earlier this year.

State treasurer, auditor candidates meet on KET’s ‘Kentucky Tonight’

by Jack Brammer
October 3, 2023

Candidates for state treasurer and state auditor faced off during an appearance on Kentucky Educational Television network’s “Kentucky Tonight” show with host Renee Shaw.

Kentucky After Dark passport program highlights ‘spooky’ locations across state

by Zacharie Lamb
October 3, 2023

Hopkinsville-Christian County Convention and Visitors Bureau executive director Brooke Jung said she found inspiration in the county’s peculiar history.

Studies: Smoke-free laws and tobacco taxes are associated with lower rates of youth smoking

by Kentucky Health News
October 2, 2023

Kentucky high school students in counties with a comprehensive smoke-free law are 23% less likely to smoke, UK researchers found.

New law helping Kentucky survivors of domestic violence hide their addresses

by Sarah Ladd
October 2, 2023

Secretary of State Michael Adams' office said 50 people are now served by the law that allows them to hide their address when registering to vote.

Congress clears bill to avert shutdown; vote promised later on Ukraine aid

by Jennifer Shutt
October 1, 2023

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said he was confident the Senate will vote to OK the aid to Ukraine by years'a end.

US Court of Appeals upholds Kentucky’s ban on some medical care for transgender minors

by Sarah Ladd
September 29, 2023

The court's 2-1 order means Kentucky minors who seek treatment like hormones will not be able to access that care.