Regional & State Archives

Statehouses debate who should build EV charging networks

by Robert Zullo
June 15, 2023

Electric vehicles sales are expected to surge over the next 10 years and legislators around the country are debating who should build the electric charging stations that will be needed — electric utilities or private businesses?

Commercial fishers, processors share thoughts on Ky. invasive carp harvest program

by Hannah Saad
June 15, 2023

Kentucky's Invasive Carp Harvest Program incentivizes commercial anglers to harvest Asian carp from Kentucky waters, including at Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley.

‘Disappointing’ report shows how Kentucky children are faring

by Sarah Ladd
June 14, 2023

The commonwealth ranked No. 40 overall for key indicators of well-being, including financial security, education and child deaths.

On campaign trail, Cameron vows to retire Beshear in governor’s race

by McKenna Horsley
June 13, 2023

Cameron did not highlight former President Donald Trump's endorsement, but said Kentuckians have "concerns about the weaponization of government power."

A Kentucky story leads summer reading list

by Constance Alexander
June 13, 2023

Columnist Constance Alexander recommends “The Book Woman’s Daughter," a novel set in 1950s Appalachia.

Cody Noffsinger and Chris Jung to co-chair United Way campaign

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 12, 2023

Calling themselves the Blue Brothers, they plan to promote United Way agencies as the soul of the Pennyrile.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires prompts warnings for Kentuckians

by Sarah Ladd
June 12, 2023

The potential negative health effects are particularly hazardous for those working outside.

‘She changed the world.’ Kentucky honors the late Virginia Moore

by Sarah Ladd
June 11, 2023

Virginia Moore made sure every day that “everyone was included," Gov. Andy Beshear said during a celebration of her life on Sunday.

Higher pay helping Kentucky State Police recruit and retain officers, commissioner says

by McKenna Horsley
June 8, 2023

KSP has been advertising the starting pay for state troopers at $65,000 a year.

Kentucky reverses loss of social workers in child and adult protective services

by Sarah Ladd
June 8, 2023

In December, Kentucky had 965 workers in adult and child protective services work, which increased to 1,023 in March and 1,042 in May.

Cameron attacks Beshear on pandemic closings, defends Breonna Taylor investigation

by Kevin Willis
June 7, 2023

Cameron, during a stop at Bowling Green, also addressed how he will try to appeal to teachers who supported Beshear in 2019.

Gateway Academy teacher joining Kentucky Board of Education

by Hoptown Chronicle
June 7, 2023

Alissa Riley will serve one year on the state board as a non-voting member.