Art Lander’s Outdoors: Cutthroat trout becomes fourth species of trout to be stocked in Ky. waters
With the recent stocking of Cutthroat trout, there are now four species of trout in Kentucky waters. All four species…
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Public Pension discussion continues; actuarial consultant says system needs another $214 million
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Public Pension Oversight Board heard from the Kentucky Retirement Systems and their actuarial consultant…
Economic Development Cabinet Secretary Terry Gill resigns, Gov. Bevin recommends Sarin as interim
Gov. Matt Bevin Tuesday accepted with regret the resignation of Terry Gill, secretary of the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development,…
Nature Conservancy acquires ‘Ataya,’ 100k acres of forestland that spans Kentucky-Tennessee border
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) announced it has arranged the acquisition of 100,000 acres of working forestland in the globally significant…
53 restaurants and food trucks to be at Taste of Cincinnati 2019; 30 percent are new
Taste of Cincinnati, presented by Kroger and produced by the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, will feature 34 restaurants and 19…
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary March 2019 unemployment rate at 4 percent
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary March 2019 unemployment rate was 4 percent, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an…
$100,000 grant from NTRA Charities to establish new UK Equine Surfaces and Safety Laboratory
By Holly Wiemers University of Kentucky The National Thoroughbred Racing Association Charities has made a $100,000 gift that will enable…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Snakes are common across rural Kentucky, and play beneficial role in nature
Snakes are common across rural Kentucky, and play a beneficial role in nature. Warming temperatures bring snakes out of hibernation,…
Feds indict 60, some doctors, in Appalachia (including Kentucky) for illegal prescribing pain pills
Feds indict 60 for illegal prescribing in Ohio, W.Va., Ky., Tenn. and Ala.; some doctors allegedly traded sex for drugs…
Nearly 12,000 students headed to Rupp Arena for STLP State Championship on Thursday
Nearly 12,000 students, educators, volunteers, community members and parents are expected to converge on Lexington for Kentucky’s annual Student Technology…
Trigg County’s G-Can team takes top prize at Lt. Governor’s Entrepreneurship Challenge competition
“G-CAN” from Trigg County High School won the top prize at the Lieutenant Governor’s Entrepreneurship Challenge (LGEC) 3rd annual competition…
Alison Lundergan Grimes makes third tour stop to discuss Kentucky’s Military Civic Health Report
Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes continued to lead the conversation on recognizing the Commonwealth’s veterans and encouraging Kentuckians to…
Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training graduates 25 law enforcement officers from Class 500
Twenty-five law enforcement officers from agencies across the state graduated Thursday from basic training at the Kentucky Department of Criminal…
Kentucky becomes first state to use rapid DNA testing new technology to cut wait on sexual assaults
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky has become the first state in the nation to use rapid DNA testing for…
Kentucky Proud is on the menus at the Kentucky Derby Festival; events to feature local foods, drinks
Kentucky Derby Festival revelers can enjoy Kentucky Proud foods and beverages in events throughout the annual celebration of the Commonwealth’s…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Spring wild turkey season tips and strategies for a successful hunt
Kentucky’s 23-day spring wild turkey general season opens tomorrow and continues through Sunday, May 5. At our farm, the afternoon…
Leadership Kentucky, celebrating 35th anniversary, names members of Elevate Kentucky Class of 2019
Leadership Kentucky, currently celebrating its 35th anniversary, is proud to announce the members of the Elevate Kentucky Class of 2019….
Churchill Downs and Keeneland break ground on $150 Million racing venue in Oak Grove
Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”) (Nasdaq: CHDN), in partnership with Keeneland Association (“Keeneland”), broke ground Tuesday on a $150 million, state-of-the-art,…
U.S. Sen. McConnell and Commissioner Quarles host USDA officials at Kentucky hemp forum in Louisville
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said hemp has a long and proud history in…
Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week today through 14th with more than 50 restaurants participating
Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week once again brings an exclusive, local dining experience to the Greater Cincinnati area. For a limited…
National Work Zone Awareness Week: Pay attention, respect flaggers, slow down in active work zones
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is asking drivers to slow down and drive without distractions in active work zones during National…
Inaugural Eat & Run 5K to join Taste of Cincinnati 2019 menu of events on Memorial Day weekend
Taste of Cincinnati, the nation’s longest running free culinary arts festival, is adding the Eat & Run 5K to its…