Kim Moser’s tobacco-free schools bill hits a snag, but prospects still appear favorable
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The bill to get tobacco out of all Kentucky schools has hit a snag….
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Students should take FAFSA verification seriously; process is crucial to financial aid approval
The federal government requires many students who submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to verify the information…
Kentucky First Lady Glenna Bevin announces launch of 2019 Kentucky Derby Poster contest
First Lady Glenna Bevin has announced the launch of the 2019 Kentucky Derby Poster Contest for high school students in…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: A look back at the tackle and techniques of America’s early black bass anglers
Bass anglers today have a staggering array of tackle readily available. There’s a rod, reel, and line for every lure…
Bipartisan group of House, Senate members form ‘Engage and Empower’ caucus for disability causes
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A bipartisan group of House and Senate members has formed the Engage and Empower Caucus…
Eastern Ky. superintendents advance education a catalyst for economic and community revitalization
By Ron Daley and John White Special to NKyTribune More than 20 superintendents and the Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative (KVEC)…
Kentucky’s cattle are taking a hit from the wettest year on record, show signs of stress
By Aimee Nielson University of Kentucky 2018 was Kentucky’s wettest year on record, and the new year seems to be…
Baby Tamandua (lesser anteater) at Cincinnati Zoo gets a name — Mani, Spanish for ‘peanut’
The baby tamandua born December 20, 2018, at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden has a name! The pup, sex…
Kentucky Supreme Court Justices hear agruments on constitutionality of ‘Marsy’s Law’ ballot language
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Supreme Court will decide whether the ballot language for a proposed Constitutional Amendment…
Spending by lobbyists in last year’s legislative session hit all-time $23.1 million high
Kentucky lobbying spending hit an all-time high of $23.1 million last year, blasting past the previous high of $20.8 million…
Rep. Adam Koenig files legislation (HB 175) to fully legalize sports wagering in the Commonwealth
Representative Adam Koenig of Erlanger has filed legislation that would fully legalize sports wagering in the Commonwealth in light of…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Evaluating Kentucky’s crappie populations, creel limits and regulations
Editor’s Note: This is the third and final article in the three-part series on crappie fishing in Kentucky. Fishery biologists…
Auditor’s reports says Kentucky’s debt amounts to more than $12,200 per person
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A report from State Auditor Mike Harmon finds Kentucky’s total debt equates to more than…
New study shows Kentucky’s Bourbon Industry has doubled economic impact in ten years
Kentucky Distillers’ Association Ten years ago, leaders of Kentucky’s signature Bourbon and distilled spirits industry poured whiskey on the Capitol…
Court of Appeals Judge Nickell is first to file for Supreme Court seat vacated by Bill Cunningham
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A veteran Kentucky Court of Appeals judge is seeking the Supreme Court seat vacated by…
DPH hosts tick borne disease prevention poster contest sponsored by NKY Health department
The Department for Public Health (DPH) is inviting school-age children across the Commonwealth to create and submit original artwork for…
Dept. for Public Health warns of contaminated vaccinations supplied by KY’s Location Vaccination
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Department for Public Health is investigating infections from contaminated vaccinations from a Kentucky…
Gov. Bevin comes to General Butler to announce second phase of major fixes to KY’s state parks
Gov. Matt Bevin joined Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet and Kentucky State Parks officials at General Butler State Park to…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Changes in management of Crappie in small lakes and preferred water conditions
Editor’s note: This is the second article in the three-part series on crappie fishing in Kentucky. In Kentucky, when anglers…
Keene’s bill to put opioid settlement dollars in permanent fund is legislative priority for AG Beshear
Attorney General Andy Beshear and several Democratic lawmakers are supporting legislative reforms to ensure Kentucky can halt its opioid epidemic,…
Hemp manufacturer GenCanna teams with UK researchers, says they have a material with zero THC
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today GenCanna, a hemp manufacturer based in Winchester has announced they have developed genetic material from…
National Weather Service says be cautious about wind chill; advisory in effect until Wednesday night
Monday night’s rain turned to snow overnight as temperatures fell, creating flash freeze conditions. Only 1/2-inch of snow was expected…