Regional & State Archives

The little-known history and disappearing architecture of Rosenwald schools

by Kim Kobersmith
February 7, 2025

Out of nearly 5,000 “Rosenwald” schools built to educate African American students in the south, approximately 500 remain. Photographers, advocates, and academics are working to preserve their history.

How much would that bill cost? Beshear provides a price list.

by Liam Niemeyer
February 7, 2025

Rep. Maddox says her proposed fiscal note requirement is still needed

Beshear signs bill cutting Kentucky’s income tax

by Lisa Autry
February 7, 2025

Lowering the tax rate has been a priority in recent years for Republican lawmakers.

Proposed Ky. amendment limiting gubernatorial pardons in election years passes out of committee

by Hannah Saad
February 6, 2025

The effort has been made during five of the last six legislative sessions.

McConnell ‘fine’ after fall, won’t let polio’s ‘lingering effects’ disrupt work, says spokesperson

by McKenna Horsley
February 6, 2025

McConnell took a couple of public falls in Washington last year.

Another income tax rate cut is headed to the Kentucky governor’s desk

by Liam Niemeyer
February 4, 2025

The bill is sponsored by House Appropriations and Revenue Committee chair Jason Petrie, R-Elkton.

Yes to raw milk, no to fluoride: Some Ky. Republicans skeptical of public health initiatives

by Sylvia Goodman
February 4, 2025

Several Kentucky bills filed this legislative session have one thing in common: a shared skepticism of guidance from top U.S. health organizations and leading medical groups.

Chocolate Affair is Feb. 8 at Cadiz art museum

by Hoptown Chronicle
February 3, 2025

The Janice Mason Art Museum is selling tickets for its annual event.

Search for next president of Murray State University advances

by Derek Operle
February 1, 2025

A spokesperson for MSU said they hope to have the school's 15th president appointed and in place "prior to the beginning of the 2025-26 academic year."

Beshear open to evaluating requests for state help in immigration enforcement

by Sylvia Goodman
January 30, 2025

Beshear said he believed the country “must enforce our immigration laws,” but urged understanding for those escaping violence and oppression.

Congress urged to reform TVA to improve transparency, decision making

by Liam Niemeyer
January 30, 2025

As power demand rises, the utility board needs information from independent experts, according to a renewable energy group.

Confusion lingers in KY after ‘bizarre day’ even as Trump administration nixes funding freeze memo

by McKenna Horsley
January 29, 2025

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the federal funding freeze could “remain in full force and effect” even after the memo ordering it was rescinded.