This Week at the Capitol: Addressing wellbeing of children, animal abuse, expungement, more. . .
Proposals concerning the wellbeing of children are often high-priority items in the General Assembly. Hundreds of measures aimed at improving…
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Art Lander’s Outdoors: The muskrat is a native furbearer found in a variety of Kentucky waters
The Muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus) is a native furbearer found in farm ponds, slow-moving rivers, lakes and wetlands, wherever aquatic vegetation…
EJ Montgomery, Nick Richards lead Kentucky in 80-72 win over Mississippi State in Lexington
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today It didn’t take Kentucky long to get over its loss to Auburn. The 15th-ranked Wildcats…
After getting ‘manhandled’ by Auburn, Wildcats turn their focus to hot Mississippi State Bulldogs
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today The tape told the tale of what happened in Kentucky’s loss at Auburn last Saturday….
Kentucky by Heart: Author and storyteller Ben Woodard ‘let’s himself go’ in his books for children
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Ben Woodard developed good literary skills and a strong work ethic early in his young…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: The Mourning Dove, both a game bird and favorite at backyard bird feeders
(This is the ninth article in an occasional series about Kentucky’s backyard birds.) The Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) is common…
Kentucky by Heart: A sampling of favorites from Kentucky’s bookworms to kick off the new year
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist It’s a new year and the winter season, and for many of us, it’s a…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Kentucky hunters post another big harvest as deer season comes to close
Kentucky’s 2019-20 hunting season for white-tailed deer ended Monday and hunters posted another big harvest, inching closer to the all-time…
Keven Moore: In work and in life, the wisdom gained is often underrated and overlooked
My grandfather Charlie Clemons was a small-time tobacco farmer and, like many in that generation in rural Kentucky, he grew…
With family looking on, Ashton Hagans puts on a show as Wildcats complete sweep of Georgia
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Ashton Hagans always seems to turn it up a notch against Georgia. With several of…
Kentucky by Heart: There’s probably a song about that, but please don’t expect me to sing along
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I generally enjoy the subject of music, but I’m a slow learner when it comes…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: The Cedar Waxing’s unique plumage, eating habits most often observed in winter
A lasting image of the Cedar Waxwing is a beautiful tan bird perched amid the dark green leaves of an…
Wildcats blow 14-point lead, fall to Gamecocks on last-second shot Wednesday night in Columbia
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky’s four-game winning streak came to an end Wednesday night in South Carolina. The 10th-ranked…
Kentucky by Heart: Mercer County native Matthew Jouett was prolific artist renowned for portraiture
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist In the realm of visual arts, Kentucky has a celebrated history of noted painters. Names…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Rotator cuff injuries are a real risk for those who participate in outdoor activities
A lifetime in the outdoors can take a toll on hips, knees, ankles and shoulders. Problems may develop from decades…
Big second half from Wildcats in Athens hands Bulldogs first home loss of the season
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky survived its first true road game of the year and handed Georgia its first…
Kentucky by Heart: Warmth, comfort and inclusion is ‘percolating’ at Lexington’s McLeod’s Coffee House
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist On a warm December morning at McLeod’s Coffee House, where “no one is excluded,” Brewster…
Kentucky by Heart: Mike Howard went from ‘black sheep’ to beloved ‘Mountain Santa,’ the legend
Because Christmas is all about traditions, we are offering this traditional Kentucky by Heart column on Mike Howard, the Mountain…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Last minute gift ideas for the anglers, hunters and target shooters on your list
There are just four shopping days until Christmas. Is there an angler, hunter or target shooter on your shopping list?…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Northern Flicker a frequent winter visitor to Kentucky’s backyard bird feeders
As the first day of winter approaches, and we get hard freezes and our first snows, homeowners begin feeding songbirds…
Kentucky by Heart: A look at some worthy Kentucky service organizations for your holiday giving list
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist We’re in the holiday season when most of us likely feel inundated with messages coaxing…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: The Snowy Owl, a winter migrant rarely observed in Ky., but not unheard of
A glimpse of this winter migrant might be on the holiday wish list of birdwatchers in Kentucky, and bordering states…