Regional & State Archives

Kentucky lawmakers honor Mitch McConnell as the US Senate’s longest-serving party leader

by McKenna Horsley
January 3, 2023

Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, and others in the Kentucky Senate spoke for about 45 minutes on the chamber floor about McConnell’s accomplishments

Beshear’s executive order legalizing medical marijuana takes effect

by Divya Karthikeyan
January 2, 2023

Under the order, Kentuckians would have to travel to states where medical cannabis has been decriminalized.

Ky. Supreme Court rejects Beshear’s claim that legislature wrongly curbed his emergency powers

by Kentucky Lantern
December 29, 2022

The legislation in question was a response to Beshear’s COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.

Kentuckians encouraged to challenge accuracy of new broadband map

by Liam Niemeyer
December 28, 2022

The information will help determine how much federal funding comes to Kentucky for broadband expansion.

New COVID cases in Kentucky jumped 40% last week

by Al Cross
December 27, 2022

Kentucky's increase in new COVID-19 cases over the last two weeks ranks second among all states.

Poor plant health slashes earnings of an ag innovator and job creator in rural Kentucky

by Liz Carey
December 27, 2022

AppHarvest has expanded its controlled-environment agriculture from producing only tomatoes to include greens, berries and cucumbers. Does a deep drop in revenue point to problems or just growing pains?

Former Lyon County judge-executive joining TVA board

by Derek Operle
December 25, 2022

Wade White, who stepped down as judge-executive three months ago, will be the only Kentuckian on the TVA board.

McConnell among 18 Republicans voting for $1.7 trillion spending package

by Jennifer Shutt
December 23, 2022

The measure faces a tougher challenge from Republicans in the House.

Outgoing Democratic Rep. Buddy Wheatley announces run for secretary of state

by Divya Karthikeyan
December 22, 2022

Wheatley, who has been in office since 2019 representing District 65, lost his re-election bid to Republican Stephanie Dietz this year.

Rep. Savannah Maddox, citing fundraising challenges, withdraws from race for Kentucky governor

by Kevin Willis
December 22, 2022

Maddox said on Tuesday it’s become clear that she won’t have the financial resources necessary to compete in the high-profile contest.

Gov. Beshear issues state of emergency ahead of bitter cold arctic blast

by Mike Savage
December 21, 2022

Motorists are being encouraged to reschedule travel plans late Thursday into Friday.

Large study confirms COVID-19 shots provide much more protection than natural immunity

by Kentucky Health News
December 20, 2022

The vaccine gave all age groups significantly more protection against death, hospitalizations and emergency department visits.