New officers approved to Lead OKI Board; Knochelmann named president, Moore is first VP
The Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) Board of Directors approved the appointment of new officers to lead the transportation…
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Underground Railroad marker to be dedicated in Rising Sun, IN for family with Boone County roots
A public dedication ceremony for an Indiana state historical marker commemorating the Barkshire Family and their efforts to help freedom…
Houdini, the I-65 goat, has new home at Broadbent Wildlife Sanctuary; he will get rehab for broken leg
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (KT) – Houdini, perhaps the most famous goat in Kentucky history, has a…
Don’t miss the Sandhill Cranes at Barren River Lake State Resort; join Nature Watch Weekend Jan. 23-27
Each year, thousands of Sandhill Cranes make Barren River Lake a stop on their journey back home. Join Barren River…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Winter is the best time to start wildlife management work on your hunting property
With hunting seasons winding down, now is the time to start habitat work on a property being managed for wildlife….
State fishing, hunting and trapping licenses are on sale now — here are this year’s fees
Licenses and permits to fish, hunt and trap in Kentucky in the coming license year are on sale now. The…
Democrat Edelen to run for governor; Republican legislator Robert Goforth to challenge Bevin
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Former State Auditor Adam Edelen made official his bid for the Democratic nomination for governor…
Transportation Cabinet will roll out state’s new Confident Kentucky identity credentials this spring
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has announced the anticipated rollout of the state’s new identity credentials, slated to become available…
Pension reform takes center stage as lawmakers prepare to roll up sleeves for legislative session
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today State lawmakers return to work Tuesday with a lot of their plate – foremost being…
Another strong year for thoroughbred wagering; handle, purses up more than 3 percent over 2017
NKyTribune staff Equibase Company, LLC has released the thoroughbred racing economic indicators for 2018 and the news is pretty good….
Local government agencies get grants to preserve local records, including Kenton county clerk’s office
The Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA) within the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet announces the recipients of the…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Hunters hit deer harvest records; Chronic Wasting Disease now in six states
Kentucky’s 2018-19 white-tailed deer season closes at the end of shooting hours on Martin Luther King Day, Monday, January 21….
Green New Deal: Youth finding voices through Sunrise Movement, calling for climate change action
By Eric Tegethoff Public News Service The Sunrise Movement, a youth movement calling for action on climate change, is set…
Biologist forecasts better waterfowl hunting in Kentucky as weather worsens to the north
A bitter cold front is expected to wash over duck-holding areas north of the Ohio River this week, which should…
Black lung disease is still killing coal miners, and the coal industry doesn’t want to acknowledge it
By Elyssa East Special to NKyTribune Dr. James Brandon Crum was alarmed. For months, unemployed coal miners had been coming…
Nearly $2.8 Million for Kentucky in settlement with Wells Fargo available through bank review process
Attorney General Andy Beshear has secured nearly $2.8 million for Kentucky from a settlement with banking giant Wells Fargo over…
New PPI manufacturing facility to locate in Maysville, creating more than 100 new jobs
An Iowa-based company plans to open a manufacturing facility in Mason County that is expected to create more than 100…
Deadline is December 31 to change your party affiliation to vote or to run for office in May primary
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Time is running out to change your political party affiliation to vote or run for…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: A friendly bird, the Tufted Titmouse is known for crested head, distinctive song
This is the last in a series of articles about small songbirds often seen around bird feeders in rural and…
EPA’s proposed changes to Clean Water Act could stymie Kentucky’s waste and pollution fights
By Eric Tegethoff Public News Service Some Kentuckians are concerned that proposed changes to the Clean Water Act could set…
Fish and Wildlife Resources: Don’t toss Christmas tree after the holidays — recycle it for fish habitats
Help create habitat for fish while disposing of your old cut Christmas tree this season through Kentucky Fish and Wildlife’s…
AAA: Holiday merriment can lead to deadly consequences on roadways — do not drive impaired
The holiday season is here, a time of year for parties and gatherings with friends, family and coworkers. Often these…