Regional & State Archives

Kentuckians come to Frankfort to honor former Gov. John Y. Brown Jr.

by Stu Johnson
November 29, 2022

Kentuckians will be able to view the private memorial service planned for Wednesday at the Capitol on Kentucky Educational Television and ket.org.

Christian among 12 counties selected by AG for post-general election audit

by Stan Ingold
November 29, 2022

Christian County is one of 12 that have been randomly selected for a post-general election audit.

Democratic state Rep. Pamela Stevenson enters race for Ky. attorney general

by Divya Karthikeyan
November 29, 2022

Stevenson, a retired colonel in the U.S. Air Force, said she would bring 27 years of experience as a JAG attorney to the attorney general’s office.

AppHarvest, the Kentucky company called ‘future of farming,’ is low on cash

by The Rural Blog
November 29, 2022

AppHarvest CEO Jonathan Webb says he remains committed to his goal of employing large numbers of people at high-tech farms around the eastern half of the state.

Ky. coronavirus cases stay on rough plateau; former Gov. Brown died of COVID-19 complications

by Melissa Patrick
November 28, 2022

Of the people who went off mechanical ventilation and died last week, at the age of 88, was former Gov. John Y. Brown Jr.

Funding is available for artists and organizations in disaster-stricken areas in Kentucky

by Stan Ingold
November 28, 2022

The Kentucky Arts Council is offering funds to artists and schools in areas hit by last December's tornadoes, including Christian County.

LG Chem to build $3.2B EV battery plant in Clarksville

by Julia Hunter
November 25, 2022

As demand for electric vehicles soars, another EV battery manufacturing plant is coming to the region.

Mayfield’s community Christmas tree, rescued from tornado debris, returns to downtown

by Morgan Puckett
November 23, 2022

As Mayfield continues to recover from last year's deadly tornado outbreak, the community's Christmas tree offers a symbol of the city's resilience.

Former Kentucky Gov. John Y. Brown Jr. dies at 88

by Divya Karthikeyan
November 22, 2022

Brown, a Democrat, self-funded his campaign for governor in 1979and won, serving until 1983.

Kentucky Lantern, a nonprofit news outlet, will cover state policy and politics

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 21, 2022

The outlet will launch its digital news service on Nov. 30.

Eastern Kentucky music community rebuilds after flood with hope and resilience

by The Rural Blog
November 21, 2022

Dozens of historic instruments were carried away in flood water.

What’s next for abortion law in Kentucky?

by Divya Karthikeyan
November 21, 2022

Republican Sen. Whitney Westerfield, of Christian County, is considering filing a new constitutional amendment that includes exceptions for rape and incest.