KDFWR received 2023 Wildlife Restoration Award for elk reintroduction in Southeastern Kentucky
The Wildlife Society has honored the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources with its 2023 Wildlife Restoration Award for…
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KDA working group releases plan to address Kentucky’s shortage of large animal veterinarians
A working group, made up of agriculture industry stakeholders, has presented its plan to ease Kentucky’s large-animal veterinarian shortage. “I’m…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Dabblers are most abundant duck species in KY, found in a wide variety of waters
Dabbler ducks frequent a wide variety of waters in Kentucky. Waterfowl hunters take them on rivers, streams, small lakes and…
Governor cites Kentucky State Police for 18-month investigation shutting down organized cargo theft
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear announced that over the past 18 months the Kentucky State Police (KSP)…
KDFWR officials monitoring for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza; hunters urged to take precautions
With waterfowl hunting season open, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is asking hunters and the public in…
Advocates say Kentucky’s billions in rainy-day funds should be used to benefit its communities
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service In less than a month, lawmakers will convene for the 2024 Kentucky General Assembly….
Kentucky to receive additional federal grant funding to expand electric vehicle charging network
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear announced that the state will seek to expand its network of electric…
Kentucky’s average price per gallon drops to $2.75 as gas prices fall for 12th consecutive week
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today For the 12th consecutive week, the nation’s average price of gasoline has posted a decline…
KY Supreme Court votes to replace Uniform Bar Examination with NextGen exam beginning in 2027
Kentucky law students sitting for the bar exam will take a different exam than the one currently in use starting…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Furbearers in Kentucky, a diverse group of wildlife with interesting life histories
Kentucky fields, forests and wetlands support more than a dozen species of furbearers, a diverse group of wildlife with interesting…
How many inmates return to prison? Inconsistent state reporting leads to misinterpretation of statistics
By Amanda Hernández Stateline Several states this year have reported lower rates of recidivism, showing that fewer convicted criminals are…
NFPA offers tips to help keep your celebrations safe this December, the top month for U.S. Home Fires
Many hallmarks of the holiday season, including Christmas trees, holiday decorations, and festive meals, present potential fire hazards that contribute…
Child care industry facing ‘scary’ 2024 — hoping for help from the Kentucky General Assembly
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Children’s laughter wafts throughout the iKids Childhood Enrichment Center in the West Kentucky town of Benton, around…
White-tailed deer harvested in Ballard County found to have KY’s first case of Chronic Wasting Disease
Officials with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources announced today that Kentucky has joined the list of states…
Andy Beshear’s gubernatorial inauguration is Tuesday in Frankfort; here’s the schedule
Kentucky Lantern Voters gave Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman a second term. Next week, they’ll be…
KY voters registrations surge following November election; affiliation change deadline Dec. 31
Secretary of State Michael Adams announced that voter registration surged in the weeks following the 2023 general election, with 10,607…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Five must-have gifts for the avid hunter on your Christmas shopping list
With the holiday shopping season upon us, here are gift ideas for the avid hunter on your Christmas list: • For…
University of Kentucky board approves undergraduate housing and dining increases
The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees approved a 3.75% housing increase for undergraduate residence halls for 2024-25, along with…
Heaven Hill’s Jessica Pendergrass named 2024 chair of Kentucky Distillers’ Association board of directors
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association has announced Jessica Pendergrass of Heaven Hill Distilleries has been elected 2024 Chair of the non-profit…
Turfway Park’s Winter/Spring Meet highlighted by $700,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks scheduled for March 23
The Turfway Park Holiday Meet continues to unfold in a flurry of festive fervor but as the calendar turns, the…
Governor explains rollout of new KY Automated Vehicle Information System to go online early ’24
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear said the rollout of the new Kentucky Automated Vehicle Information System (KAVIS),…
While it’s mild now, with winter in sight and Winter Weather Awareness week, it’s time to be prepared
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear has signed a proclamation designating Dec. 2-9 as Winter Weather Awareness Week…