Regional & State

During the 2024 legislative session, the General Assembly passed a law that allows relatives who take temporary custody of a child, when abuse or neglect is suspected, to later become eligible for foster care payments.

The re-opened institute will house first-edition and translated versions of her written works, as well as her personal art collection and original paintings.

Parts of central and Western Kentucky are particularly affected.

According to data from the Kentucky Housing Corporation, the Bluegrass State has a housing gap of over 200,000 units.

The U.S. Drought Monitor, a group of governmental weather experts tracking drought, has much of Kentucky in either moderate or severe drought conditions. 

A federal judge in Georgia earlier this year blocked the Biden administration from enforcing the rule in 17 other states.

Reports of a potential acquisition or merger of the two hospitals began swirling last week, prompting concern from local officials and residents.

Clarksville police said no shots were fired inside the mall and no injuries have been reported.

Leaders of Kentucky universities cowered in the face of systemic racism and GOP opposition to diversity, equity and inclusion, writes Teri Carter for Kentucky Lantern.

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear joined health care professionals and activists Wednesday as he signed an executive order he said would restrict conversion therapy in Kentucky.

The EPA has until Jan. 17 to make a decision on paraquat’s future availability.

Republicans plan to file a bill nixing a state requirement that campuses submit diversity plans.