KY coal miner died after injuries sustained in a Harlan County mine in May; second state fatality this year
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A 48-year-old coal miner died after injuries sustained in a mine accident in Harlan County…
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Newly certified professional environmental educators recognized at state Capitol includes NKyians
Twenty environmental educators from across the Commonwealth graduated from the Kentucky Environmental Education Council’s (KEEC) Professional Environmental Educator Certification (PEEC)…
Former Simpson County Judge/Executive Jim Henderson named KACo Executive Director/CEO
The Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo) Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Jim Henderson as the new executive…
Region’s new Mobility Solutions Summit accepting transportation project ideas from local businesses
The Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber invites local business leaders to submit project ideas for Cincinnati’s new Mobility Solutions Summit, August…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Squirrel season has a long tradition in Ky; spring season makes biological sense
During the settlement era in Kentucky, as white-tailed deer, bison, elk, wild turkeys and black bears disappeared from the landscape,…
Ohio River City Paddlers develop 274-mile Recreation Trail; paddling and cycling event begins June 1
The Ohio River connects Cincinnati and Louisville and, because of this connection, two groups of avid outdoor enthusiasts and paddlers…
KYTC seeks public input to develop DBE highway project goals; meeting scheduled in Covington
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is seeking public input on proposed Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals to ensure certified businesses…
Letcher County District Judge Mullins believes in addiction recovery; Allison Rose is one success
By Joshua Ball Shaping Our Appalachian Region WHITEBSURG, Ky. (KT) – Allison Rose sits in a chair in the Letcher…
It’s getting hotter and everybody wants pool time — take a look at the pools at state parks nearest you
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Much of Kentucky can expect to see daily highs in the 80s for the next…
Cutthroat Trout added to Cumberland River; trial stockings began in March for the first time
Hatchery crews with the Fisheries Division of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources stocked 38,000 cutthroat trout in…
Cabinet for Health and Family Services Regional forums; Northern Kentucky event is June 14
The Department for Community Based Services (DCBS), part of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, will hold nine regional…
Guardsmen who fell during Vietnam era to highlight Memorial Day ceremony at Frankfort monument
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky National Guard will hold its annual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday at the…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: New book is first to highlight the unique diversity of Red River Gorge watershed
Red River Gorge National Geological Area, a unique natural area in Daniel Boone National Forest, attracts hundreds of thousands of…
Second year of Kentucky State Parks Culinary Trail featuring regional cuisine open through Oct. 31
For the second year, guests can sample some tasty regional fare at nine Kentucky State Parks on the 2019 Kentucky…
Kentucky’s 529 College Savings Day encourages families to talk about saving for education
With 529 College Savings Day approaching, the state’s official education savings plan, KY Saves 529, encourages Kentucky families to talk…
Senators McConnell, Kaine introduce bipartisan Tobacco-Free Youth Act, raising age to 21 to buy
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) have introduced the bipartisan Tobacco-Free Youth Act, which…
UPS completes $310M hub expansion in Louisville; project triples sortation and distribution space
Gov. Matt Bevin recently congratulated UPS on completing a multi-year expansion at its Centennial Ground hub in Louisville, saying the…
Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber launches partnership with Uber for Business for members
Through a novel partnership with Uber as part of the Cincinnati Mobility Lab, the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber is now…
Taste of Cincinnati unveils entertainment lineup; includes 45 bands on five stages
A diverse entertainment line-up is scheduled for Taste of Cincinnati, presented by Kroger. In all, 45 musical acts will appear…
Kentucky Today: How the three democratic gubernatorial candidates stand on important issues
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The gubernatorial primary is Tuesday and here is a guide on how the major Democratic…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Bullfrog season opens today; delicacy has been enjoyed by generations of Kyians
Bullfrog season opens in spring, but the nightly chorus is considered by many to be the song of summer. In…
‘True mountain boy,’ 22-months-old, missing since Mother’s Day in rugged E. Ky. terrain is rescued
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today HUEYSVILLE, Ky. (KT) – The 22-month-old boy who had been missing since the evening of…