Regional & State Archives

The Supreme Court will decide if domestic abuse orders can bar people from having guns. Lives could be at stake.

by Paige Pfleger
November 4, 2023

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments next week in a pivotal firearms case that could have profound implications for how police and courts deal with domestic violence.

Poll shows Beshear, Cameron in a dead heat

by Kentucky Health News
November 3, 2023

The poll also asked voters if they “support or oppose Kentucky’s current laws that ban abortion in nearly all cases, with no exception for rape or incest.”

Kentuckians choose a governor: A voter’s guide

by Staff
November 2, 2023

Where do Kentucky's gubernatorial candidates stand on the issues? Here's a breakdown by guides.vote, a nonpartisan group that publishes voter guides.

Vinyl boom alive and well in Western Ky. as two new record stores prepare to open

by Derek Operle
November 2, 2023

Murray has been home to Terrapin Station for more than 35 years, but no other store that specializes in new and used vinyl records has found success in far Western Kentucky in recent years.

Kentucky wants dark tourism to bring more dollars for rural counties

by Liz Carey
November 2, 2023

Kentucky’s new ad campaign is spending money on the rural myths and legends that send chills up and down a spine to boost local economies.

Kynect website opens Nov. 1 for enrollment in federally subsidized health insurance plans

by Kentucky Health News
October 31, 2023

Kentuckians who don’t have coverage through an employer, Medicare, Medicaid, the Kentucky Children’s Health Insurance Program, or the Pentagon's Tricare program can shop for individual coverage on Kynect.

Lt. Gov. candidates Coleman and Mills defend running mates’ positions in debate

by McKenna Horsley
October 31, 2023

The KET debate was the only joint appearance for Democratic Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman and Republican state Sen. Robby Mills ahead of the Nov. 7 general election.

Education, environment, economy and more: Here’s where Beshear and Cameron stand on the issues

by McKenna Horsley
October 30, 2023

In less than two weeks, Kentucky voters will decide who will be the state’s governor for the next four years.

Kentucky treasurer candidates agree on one thing: Don’t abolish the office

by Jack Brammer
October 29, 2023

Kentucky treasurer candidates, Democrat Michael Bowman and Republican Mark Metcalf, make the case for how they would serve the public.

Amye Bensenhaver: Appellate court ‘got it right’ on text and email public records

by Amye Bensenhaver
October 29, 2023

Bensenhaver warns that allies of all political stripes must now guard against legislative attempts to undermine open government laws.

Court: Texts about public business on officials’ personal cell phones can be public record

by McKenna Horsley
October 28, 2023

The decision comes in a lawsuit filed by the Kentucky Open Government Coalition against the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission.

Kentucky Supreme Court strikes down ‘random’ change of venue law

by Liam Niemeyer
October 26, 2023

The GOP-controlled state legislature passed SB 126 over the veto of Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear in the final days of this year’s legislative session.