Kentucky’s entire congressional delegation asks President for major disaster declaration
Kentucky’s federal delegation, including U.S. Senators Mitch McConnell, Rand Paul, and Representatives Hal Rogers (KY-05), Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Andy Barr…
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Senators McConnell and Guthrie introduce bill that would expand Mammouth Cave National Park
Kentucky’s most well-known national park could be getting bigger, as U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell, R-Louisville, and U.S. Congressman Brett Guthrie,…
KY voter registrations flat in April with increase of only 599 new voters; over 4,800 removed from roles
The Kentucky Secretary of State’s office has announced April Kentucky voter registration was flat, with an increase of only 599…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Kentucky’s bullfrog season opens May 16, as spring warms into summer
The mating call of the bullfrog is a sound we associate with summer. It’s a deep, cow-like bellow. While many…
Kentucky Venues unveils new website, campaign, and opens entires for 2025 State Fair August 14-24
The smell of fried delights, the sound of live music, and the joy of shared moments are almost here as…
U.S. Forest Service launches online firewood permit site for visitors to Daniel Boone National Forest
Firewood permits for the Daniel Boone National Forest are now available for purchase through a new online E-Permit system. E-permits…
Community Action, Head Start encourage recognition during National Teacher Appreciation Day
May 6 is National Teacher Appreciation Day, and schools across the state will be celebrating educators all week. Members of…
What you need to know: Real ID deadline is fast approaching, required for domestic air travel on May 7
Beginning May 7, 2025, U.S. residents ― including Kentuckians ― will be required to present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license,…
Latest KDFWR testing shows no new signs of chronic wasting disease in wild deer
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has completed its Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: A look at intriguing life cycle, history of cicadas as we ready for their emergence
The cicadas are coming. According to the University of Kentucky Department of Entomology Kentucky will be the epicenter for the…
Kentucky Living magazine now accepting nominations for 2025 Best in Kentucky awards
As visitors flock to the Bluegrass State for the this weekend’s Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Living magazine is shining a light…
Former Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis to appeal to U.S. Supreme Court after 6th Circuit denial
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Former Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis plans to ask the United States Supreme Court to…
New data shows rural Kentucky counties are building more jails as incarceration rates continue to rise
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service New data shows incarceration has ballooned in Kentucky’s rural counties and less populated regions…
Disaster assistance available to individuals 13 counties affected the most by recent flooding
President Donald Trump has approved part of Kentucky’s April 11 request for a Major Disaster Declaration, which includes Individual Assistance for Kentuckians…
Three officers from NKY among latest class to complete DOCJT basic training academy
The Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) recently graduated 32 law enforcement officers from agencies across the commonwealth have…
KYTC warns of fraudulent toll collection scam; recipients urged to follow AG’s ID theft guidance
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is warning Kentuckians of fraudulent text messages impersonating tolling agencies, which feature a suspicious link…
Students show off their skills at ’25 Student Technology Leadership Program competition
More than 20,000 people attended the Student Technology Leadership Program State Championship at Rupp Arena in Lexington this week. Students,…
KY Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to hold spring surplus auction May 5 in Frankfort
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will host a live auction to sell surplus items and confiscated hunting…
KYTC kicks off Work Zone Awareness Week, reminds drivers to avoid distraction, slow down
With cones and barrels once again marking the start of road construction season, Gov. Andy Beshear and Kentucky Transportation Cabinet…
Adopted son Jonah Bevin in court again for hearing on his effort to intervene in Bevins’ divorce case
By Deborah Yetter Kentucky Lantern At a hearing Monday over Jonah Bevin’s effort to intervene in the divorce case of…
Spring is busy time for wildlife, but young wildlife should be left alone; here are tips
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today With spring in full swing, more people are encountering young wildlife as they venture outdoors,…
Kentucky Realtors announces additional $100k in flood relief funding
Due to continued severe weather and flooding, Kentucky REALTORS® announced an additional $100,000 in flood relief funding. Kentuckians who have…