Regional & State Archives

Kentucky Democratic lawmaker stripped of committee assignments amid investigation

by Sylvia Goodman
August 18, 2024

Democratic Rep. Daniel Grossberg has been removed from all of his interim committee assignments. The attorney for Rep. Daniel Grossberg says one investigation into alleged misconduct toward women has been closed with no impropriety found.

Kentucky Supreme Court weighing whether agencies can withhold records during active cases

by Hannah Saad
August 15, 2024

The case involves records requested by the Louisville Courier-Journal relating to a July 2020 high-speed pursuit.

Beshear says VP speculation put a positive national spotlight on Kentucky

by McKenna Horsley
August 14, 2024

The governor stressed he’s focused on the remainder of his term, saying "Kentucky is a part of my DNA."

Kentucky’s housing shortages receive legislative scrutiny

by Liam Niemeyer
August 14, 2024

Denser housing and modifications to regulations are seen as part of the potential solution.

Kentucky prosecutor says new law banning child sex dolls could strengthen future criminal cases

by McKenna Horsley
August 13, 2024

Attorney General Russell Coleman recently highlighted new resources from his office to prevent child exploitation across the commonwealth.

State lawmakers eye promise, pitfalls of AI ahead of November elections

by Kevin Hardy
August 12, 2024

At a Louisville gathering of lawmakers from across the U.S. — including Kentucky state Sen. Whitney Westerfield — concerns were raised about deep fakes and misinformation via AI.

Commentary: You call that conservative?

by Jamie Lucke
August 11, 2024

The price tags on legislation — known as fiscal notes — have largely been removed from public view, writes Kentucky Lantern editor Jamie Lucke.

Western Kentucky hears dueling narratives over ‘school choice’ amendment

by Sylvia Goodman
August 11, 2024

A controversial amendment to alter the Kentucky Constitution is on the ballot in November. Amendment 2 would allow the state legislature to use public funds on education outside of public schools.

Collection of Helen LaFrance paintings now housed at Paducah School of Art & Design

by Derek Operle
August 8, 2024

A local nonprofit hopes to eventually establish a permanent Black history museum in Western Kentucky to house other historical artifacts, as well as the LaFrance paintings.

EKU professor on how to view (and perhaps hear) Perseid meteor shower

by John McGary
August 7, 2024

The meteor shower is expected to peak on the night of Aug. 11 through the morning of Aug. 12.

Al Cross: Auditions on the national and Kentucky stage

by Al Cross
August 7, 2024

Following the Fancy Farm Picnic and Gov. Andy Beshear being passed up for vice president on the Harris ticket, columnist Al Cross takes a look at the prospects for several leading politicians in Kentucky.

COVID-19 on the rise in Kentucky

by Sarah Ladd
August 6, 2024

A new vaccine booster is expected this fall, possibly in September, as an update to the fall 2023 shot.