Regional & State

One of the most controversial elements of the bill is reference to a definition clearly meant to apply to drag shows.

To keep birds healthy, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife recommends cleaning bird feeders with soap and water every two weeks.

As the lawmaking session speeds to an end, Gov. Andy Beshear is preparing for the 10-day veto period.

The Hall Hotel survived the storm and initial cleanup efforts, but now city officials have declared the building unsafe because of the damages it sustained during the disaster.

Some fear that fewer FAFSA completions could result in fewer college enrollments.

Shell is the new Kentucky commissioner of agriculture and a former state representative who farms in Garrard County.

Voters will get their say in November.

Sen. Whitney Westerfield, R-Fruit Hill, had proposed a write of House Bill 5, the sweeping crime legislation.

The full Senate voted on the bills Wednesday afternoon before the public had access to the committee substitutes that were being approved. 

The three House members who represent parts of Christian County — Republican Reps. Myron Dossett, Jason Petrie and Walker Thomas — all voted in favor of HB 509.

Fewer than 7,000 people rode Kentucky’s passenger rail service in 2022. Fulton had the highest ridership, punching just over 2,500 tickets.