Regional & State Archives

Veterans exposed to burn pits, toxins urged to apply for retroactive benefits

by Ashley Murray
August 3, 2023

There is no deadline for qualifying veterans to file under the PACT Act, but former service members or their surviving family members have until Aug. 9 to claim benefits that date back to the law’s enactment in August 2022.

Ky. lawmakers discuss artificial intelligence applications in state government

by Derek Operle
August 2, 2023

Potential uses could include chatbots for citizen engagement, data management, processing information requests and providing multilingual resources to Kentuckians.

Kentucky Kinship Care benefits restored

by Sarah Ladd
August 2, 2023

The benefits were previously cut because of budget restrictions.

Fancy Farm Picnic returns to put political spotlight on Western Kentucky

by McKenna Horsley
August 1, 2023

The Western Kentucky tradition has spanned three centuries and attracted politicians seeking some of the highest offices in the country.

Kentucky is hot spot for alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy

by Kentucky Health News
July 31, 2023

The disease is transmitted in a tick bite. Scientists believe the lone star tick is the culprit.

Kentucky’s education commissioner to leave post at end of September

by McKenna Horsley
July 31, 2023

Jason Glass, appointed commissioner in 2020, had come under frequent fire from Kentucky Republicans who criticized KDE’s inclusive guidance to support LGBTQ+ students.

Military exercise to increase road, air traffic in Hopkinsville area

by Hoptown Chronicle
July 30, 2023

The majority of the military traffic on public roads will be on I-24 (from Fort Campbell, Exit 86 to Exit 81), I-169, Western Kentucky Parkway and I-69.