Regional & State Archives

Kentucky calls to 988 suicide and crisis line increase by 23%

by Melissa Patrick
May 4, 2023

The 988 line is confidential and accepts calls, texts and chats from anyone who needs support for a suicidal, mental-health or substance-use crisis.

Two WKU programs could be suspended pending an administrative vote

by Jacob Martin
May 3, 2023

Regents will vote Thursday evening on whether to suspend the university's Master of Arts in Folk Studies and the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture programs.

Lobbyists spent a record $9.3M during Kentucky legislative session

by Tom Latek
May 3, 2023

The top two lobbying spenders were on opposite sides of gambling legislation.

Kentucky artists invited to submit works for Capitol exhibit

by Hoptown Chronicle
May 2, 2023

The deadline for submission is June 2.

After fierce primary battle, can Kentucky Republicans rally behind their governor nominee?

by McKenna Horsley
May 2, 2023

Monday's KET debate underscored tensions between the two top Republican candidates.

Challenges to books in Kentucky libraries tripled in 2022 amid national jump in attempted bans

by Derek Operle
May 1, 2023

The president of the Kentucky Library Association attributes the surge to a "a culture of fear and misunderstanding."

Teachers union asks judge to block new Kentucky law barring payroll deductions to pay union dues

by Liam Niemeyer
May 1, 2023

The Kentucky Education Association points to new law’s exception for police, firefighters and corrections unions.

Western Kentucky wildlife refuges receive nearly $18M to buy land for waterfowl habitat

by Liam Niemeyer
April 28, 2023

Green River National Wildlife Refuge started with a 10-acre land donation in 2019, now has about 700 acres and will double its size with the new funding.

With few rentals available, states push local officials to allow more housing

by Tim Henderson
April 27, 2023

Last year, Kentucky ranked among the states with rental vacancy of less than 5% — a level that experts say is a sign of a severe housing shortage.

With GOP frontrunners absent, 7 candidates for governor debate in Northern Ky.

by McKenna Horsley
April 27, 2023

The primary election is May 16, and early voting begins May 11.

$124M will build hundreds of homes in tornado-impacted Western Kentucky

by Liam Niemeyer
April 26, 2023

Those on the frontlines of disaster recovery laud the funding but say the need for affordable housing will remain.