New Riff Distilling brings back Big Bourbon Toast, adds interstate tug of war on Purple People Bridge
New Riff Distilling is celebrating the storied history and bright future of Bourbon in the region with its 2nd annual Big Bourbon Toast….
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Kentucky Bourbon Affair fantasy camp in Louisville also featured lots of Kentucky Proud products
Kentucky Bourbon fans from around the world got a taste of the state’s top agricultural offerings from local chefs at…
New Jesse Stuart junior book ‘Bluetick Pig’ is first published in 48 Years; available now
The Jesse Stuart Foundation in Ashland, Kentucky is pleased to announce the publication of a new, never-before published junior book…
UK President Eli Capilouto elected president of the Southeastern Conference, to serve one-year term
By Guy Ramsey University of Kentucky University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto has been elected president of the Southeastern Conference….
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Wet springs cause many issues across Kentucky, nuisance chiggers are one
Wet springs cause all sorts of issues in rural and suburban Kentucky — delays in the plantings of farm crops…
UK, UofL presidents speak to appropriations, revenue committee about priorities and funding issues
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The presidents of Kentucky’s two largest public universities appeared before a legislative committee on Tuesday…
Keeneland mourns death of longtime starter and track ambassador Robert Lee “Spec” Alexander
Lifelong horseman and longtime Keeneland Starter Robert Lee “Spec” Alexander, widely respected for his skill with Thoroughbred racehorses and a…
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…
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…