Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs

Any museum curator will tell you that putting together an exhibit that effectively tells a compelling story, perhaps addressing myths or highlighting underappreciated achievements, is a challenge under any circumstance. So, it’s no surprise that it took awhile for the Kentucky Historical Society in Frankfort to roll out a comprehensive past and present tribute to Kentucky’s women in uniform.But now “Our Stories, Our Service: Kentucky’s Women Veterans” is ready for you to come and experience for yourself. WUKY's Alan Lytle recently did just that with curator Julie Maio Kemper.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is releasing the new design of the Purple Heart veterans’ license plate Dec. 1.The new plate adds the phrase “Combat…