KPA News Bureau

 Ever find yourself in need of a reporter or photographer in Frankfort? Is there a record or report from a state agency that you need? Is there a court case or press conference in Frankfort you'd like to have covered?

One of the unique member services offered by the Kentucky Press Association is the KPA News Bureau. This member service is designed to give KPA member newspapers an editorial employee based in Frankfort. The service is free to KPA member newspapers.

Assignments are given to the News Bureau Director by member newspapers and in case of scheduling conflict, the assignment time is on a first-come, first-served basis.

The service includes checking records and other documents of state agencies for background information on stories being prepared by newspapers; interviewing state officials or obtaining information from state officials as background material on stories; regular coverage of the Regular and any Special Session of the Kentucky General Assembly. Stories on legislative activities are filed weekly by the KPA News Bureau and available to all member newspapers. The News Bureau will also provide photographic coverage of specific events in Frankfort when requested by member newspapers.

Information available upon request includes circuit court records; Supreme Court decisions; and decisions of the Kentucky Parole Board. Regular information available includes Attorney General opinions and decisions of the Kentucky Medical Licensure Board.

Assignments should be directed to the KPA News Bureau Director with as much advance notice as possible to avoid scheduling conflicts.

Cost: There is no charge to the newspaper unless copying fees are charged to the association for any documents needed by the newspaper. When shipping overnight is requested by a newspaper, the newspaper will be charged an overnight shipping fee.