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Their stories are historically relevant but many Americans have no personal connection to service members or veterans. Some do not even realize the wars are still going on, as Andrew Napier, one of the interviewees, remarks in his interview. He speaks about returning home from the war in Iraq and meeting someone that asked, "Oh, is that still going on?" This collection of interviews not only educates fellow Kentuckians about the wars but they also personalize history, providing little known stories of active duty and the challenges associated with returning to civilian and student life.
Election Day gave Lexington Herald-Leader readers plenty to debate — a new face in the U.S. Senate, a history-making mayoral win, a red-to-blue congressional upset, a school board race decided by just dozens of votes and a new face on the Fayette District Court bench. Here are four stories...
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KBSI) – Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear recognized veterans and their families Wednesday, Nov. 11, in a Veterans Day message thanking them for their service and sacrifices. In a social media post, Beshear expressed appreciation for the bravery, selflessness and dedication of those who have served in the...
Rep. TJ Roberts plans to propose legislation this session to expand privacy protections and establish warrant requirements for the use of automated license plate readers.
Attorneys for the LaRue County Board of Education are asking the court to reconsider its ruling that the petition challenging the Board’s 2025 property tax levy is sufficient, while the petition committee argues that the request simply re-argues issues from the trial that did not go in the Board’s favor.
In accordance with KRS 150.025, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is providing updated information about fish- and wildlife-related regulation amendments that have received final legislative review and are now in effect. The following summarizes provisions that relate to or affect Kentucky Fish and Wildlife and the services...
Republicans in Frankfort and Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear are once again butting heads over the Kentucky State Fair Board. The Senate Republican caucus highlighted comments in a Monday press release made by Kentucky Farm Bureau President Eddie Melton during a recent agriculture committee meeting regarding KFB’s representation on the state fair board. Rep. Ryan Bivens, […]
The national cemetery joined forces with the Central Kentucky Veterans Committee for the ceremony, commemorating the service of more than 16 million men and women in the US military.
Seventeen census tracts across eight Northern Kentucky cities have been approved for Opportunity Zone 2.0 designation, giving communities another tool to attract private investment, put underused properties back to work, and support local economic development.
Blood donations collected in Washington County are helping meet a continuing need for lifesaving blood products across Kentucky, where hospitals depend on volunteer donors to maintain an adequate supply for emergencies, surgeries and ongoing medical treatments. According to the Kentucky Blood Center (KBC), nine blood drives held in Washington County...
Kentucky has now reported 207 confirmed measles cases in 2026, as the state continues to deal with its largest measles outbreak in decades.
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (WKYT) - As America celebrated Veterans Day Wednesday, one event in central Kentucky honored the stories of women who have worn our nation’s uniform and spotlighted the unique struggles they face in service to our country. “Women came into the service just as nurses. And since that...
Voters in Hamilton County, Ohio, turned out at a significantly higher rate than neighboring Northern Kentucky in last Tuesday’s general election, raising a familiar question. What could Kentucky do differently to get more people to the polls?. While turnout increased across Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties compared to the...
This comes as two other Kentucky elections this year were also decided by chance after candidates tied.
How One Kentucky Guardsman Inspires Generations to Answer the Call. In 1954, less than a decade after World War II ended, 18-year-old Gary Robinette raised his right hand and joined the Kentucky National Guard. He couldn't have known how much his decision would affect the rest of his life and the lives of his entire family. He simply wanted to serve his community and his country, build leadership skills, and be part of something bigger than himself. Little did he know that his decision would create a tradition that would carry on for generations.
The number of confirmed cases of measles has grown to over 200 in Kentucky, and Christian County is leading the pack in case numbers. That’s according to the Kentucky Department of Public Health, which is reporting 204 confirmed cases of measles in the Commonwealth, with Christian County holding 66 of those cases, followed by 56 in Laurel County, 32 in Trigg County and three confirmed cases in Todd County.
Each year youth from across the state participate in the 4-H country ham contest at the Kentucky State Fair. Ranking second in the nation in country ham production, some people consider country ham one of the standard symbols of Kentucky. In 2026, more than 1,000 youth from across the state exhibited their hams at the annual contest held at the Kentucky State Fair. As just one of the many character building and educational programs offered through 4-H, the country ham project does not require youth or their families to own considerable amounts of acreage or livestock or have a background in agriculture.
EVANSVILLE, INDIANA — Parts of the lower Ohio Valley and western Tennessee Valley are under a Level 1 (Marginal) risk for severe thunderstorms on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, as a cold front pushes through the region on Veterans Day. A much larger area of general thunderstorms covers a big...
Somewhere in the Kentucky woods, an old coal camp still has its store, school, and homes. The catch?. They’re built from open metal frames, so you can look straight through the walls. I love that idea so much. The real town emptied out decades ago, and those see-through outlines...
Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky On the night he won reelection in ruby-red Kentucky, Andy...
