Cincinnati to join initiative supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Gates Foundation, Ballmer Group
Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Ballmer Group have announced that Cincinnati is one of 10 American…
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Legislative task force will look into improving state’s technical schools ahead of 2020 budget session
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A new legislative task force will delve into improving the state’s technical school system on…
New buyers of Henderson’s Ellis Park Racetrack plan historical racing games and $55m investment
Ellis Entertainment, LLC (Ellis), a subsidiary of Laguna Development Corporation (LDC) based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, confirmed the purchase of…
New fishing, hunting regulations proposed; based on recommendations of Fish and Wildlife Commission
The Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission proposed new steps to make it more convenient for people to obtain their hunter…
County, metro governments invited to apply for spay/neuter grants; applications due by July 15
Spay/neuter grants for 2019 are now available for county and metropolitan governments in Kentucky. The Kentucky Animal Control Advisory Board…
Attorney General’s Office secures $2.2 Million in student loan debt relief for ITT Tech students
Attorney General Andy Beshear has announced that the OAG’s Office of Consumer Protection has secured $2.2 million in student loan…
Kentucky Lottery sales grow as fiscal year ends, total $1B Y-T-D, up 8 percent over previous year
At Friday’s meeting of the Kentucky Lottery Corporation’s board of directors, it was announced that sales continue to perform ahead…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Common in rural Ky., the Barn Swallow is an acrobatic bird at home around humans
The Barn Swallow is an acrobatic bird, with its distinctive profile in flight, that’s at home around humans, nesting on…
AG Commissioner Quarles elected president of Southern Association of State Departments of Agriculture
Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles was elected president of the Southern Association of State Departments of Agriculture (SASDA) for 2019-20…
Advancing crime victims’ rights focus of AG’s Office of Victims Advocacy conference
To better assist survivors, victim advocates, law enforcement and allied professionals in advancing the rights of crime victims, Attorney General…
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….
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,…