LWVKY releases new report on challenges to public participation in legislative process
The League of Women Voters of Kentucky on Wednesday released a new report outlining challenges to public participation in Kentucky’s…
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Better Business Bureau sees employment scams surge in October — don’t be a victim
BBB is warning job-seekers that with the cooling job market comes a rise in employment scams. Decreasing hiring rates and…
U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear Kentucky clerk Kim Davis’ challenge of same-sex marriage
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern The United States Supreme Court has declined to revisit the 2015 landmark ruling that gave…
General fund and road fund receipts decline slightly for October 2025
The State Budget Director’s Office reported Monday October’s General Fund receipts declined 0.5 percent compared to last year’s total. Revenues…
New KDFWR license, tag, registration and permit fees now in place — what that means
State legislators have approved a straightforward approach to the way license, tag, registration and permit fees charged by the Kentucky…
Duke Energy: Sharing ways to manage energy use as coldest air of season arrives
With the coldest air of the season arriving this week, Duke Energy is committed to helping customers across Ohio and…
Captain of UPS flight that crashed in Louisville identified as Richard Wartenberg of Erlanger
Staff report Richard Wartenberg of Erlanger has been identified as one of the victims of the UPS plane crash Tuesday…
Former Governor Martha Layne Collins, who died at 88, will lie in state at Old State Capitol on Sunday
(This story has been updated with Memorial Service information and extended visitation hours.) By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Martha Layne…
Beshear sends state National Guard to staff food banks seeing ‘surge’ amid SNAP delays
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is sending the National Guard to staff food banks while more…
Kentucky Court of Justice to commemorate 50th anniversary throughout 2026
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Court of Justice will be commemorating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of…
UPS plane crashes on takeoff at Louisville International Airport, killing three crewmembers
Gov. Andy Beshear joined emergency management officials and first responders at Louisville Metro Hall to update Kentuckians on the UPS…
Louisville Customs and Border Protection snags parcels with $6M in counterfeit watches
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Louisville seized two shipments from Hong Kong recently. The shipments contained a total…
Rolling Stones set to rock the OMNIMAX Theater on Dec 12, 13; brand-new sound mix of 1989-1990 tour
For two nights only, one of rock’s most iconic bands is playing at one of Cincinnati’s most iconic venues. The…
Martha Layne Collins, 88, only woman to serve as governor of Kentucky, dies at home in Lexington
By Jack Brammer Kentucky Lantern Martha Layne Collins, who as the only woman to serve as governor of Kentucky revolutionized…
Time to ‘Fall back’ as end of Daylight Saving Time will mean as of 2 a.m. Sunday, it’ll be 1 a.m.
Staff report Spring forward, Fall back — as the saying goes. The time to change your clocks is almost here….
Kentucky Chamber Foundation announces next chapter in effort to strengthen Kentucky’s future
Kentucky’s growth depends on businesses leading solutions that create opportunities, strengthen communities, and drive the state forward. With its next…
Jonah Bevin, adopted son of former Kentucky governor, gets green light from appeals court
By Deborah Yetter Kentucky Lantern The Kentucky Court of Appeals has rejected efforts by former Gov. Matt Bevin and his…
New administrative regulation bans use of drones while fishing, hunting in the Commonwealth
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today New measures are now in place to help protect Kentucky’s fish and wildlife resources from…
KHEAA College Info Road Show to bring technology and resources to Kentucky Students this fall
This fall, Kentucky students will get the first look at a new College Info Road Show, the mobile outreach classroom…
Kentucky Book festival returns for 44th year November 1 at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington
The Kentucky Book Festival, an iconic literary experience, is back for the 44th year on Saturday, Nov. 1, at Joseph-Beth…
Rain this past week has alleviated drought conditions in most of the state
Rain that fell in Kentucky during the past week has alleviated drought conditions in most of the state, according to…
Kentucky retailers prepared for early shopping, record spending during upcoming holiday season
Consumers plan to spend an average of $890.49 per person on holiday gifts, decorations and other seasonal items this year…