The Kentucky Gazette, the state’s first newspaper, had two editors involved in deadly fights. Read about the paper’s early ...

Explore Kentucky's rich history through the 'Kentucky Wide' podcast, launching with inspiring tales of notable figures and ...

Earlier this year, the Kentucky General Assembly made history. While the reduction of the income tax and investments in infrastructure were historic all their own, another measure was passed which ...

Kentucky celebrates its 233rd birthday on June 1, marking over two centuries since its admission as the 15th U.S. state.

After the Civil War, newly freed African Americans in Kentucky faced a time of great uncertainty and danger. In the face of intimidation and violence aimed at limiting their new freedoms, some found ...