Self-driving cars aren’t here yet, but some states, including Kentucky, are getting the rules ready
By Elaine S. Povich Stateline Early one morning last year, as state Rep. Josh Bray left his small town of…
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Nominations open for KY Fish and Wildlife Commission; NKY meeting is Nov. 21 in Burlington
Nomination meetings for the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission are being held in November to fill three of nine positions…
Follow the money: McConnell’s fundraising lowest in years, Beshear’s PAC?, Hal Rogers PAC spending
By Tom Loftus Kentucky Lantern U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell’s reelection committee raised just $76,000 between July 1 and Sept. 30…
Kentucky’s September unemployment report shows increase in all 120 counties; Boone among lowest
Unemployment rates rose in all 120 counties between September 2023 and September 2024, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: News and observations for Kentuckians enjoying the outdoors this fall
• Mast is an important food source for squirrels, white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, black bear and several species of non-game…
Kyians encouraged to be safe when driving this Halloween; remember ‘Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving’
As Halloween approaches, Team Kentucky is reminding all Kentuckians that “Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving.” Make sure your Halloween celebration…
Once-abandoned KY pup named finalist in Farm Bureau’s 2024 Farm Dog of the Year competition
Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) has announced a Kentucky dog has been selected as one of five finalists across the nation…
Poll shows rural KY voters want policies to protect workers rather than tax cuts for rich, deregulation
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Most rural voters and more than 60% of rural young people said they support…
Honor Flight Tri-State offering final flight of year on October 23, taking 88 veterans to D.C.
Honor Flight Tri-State is a non-profit organization committed to honoring America’s veterans by offering them a complimentary trip to visit…
Kentucky Historical Society Foundation names Kathey Golightly Sanders next executive director
The Kentucky Historical Society Foundation’s (KHSF) board of directors has named Kathey Golightly Sanders the organization’s next executive director, effective…
Forest Service reminds visitors of campfire safety during Kentucky fire hazard season
U.S. Forest Service officials are encouraging Daniel Boone National Forest visitors to act responsibly and reduce the risk of starting…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: A look at Kentucky’s early muzzleloader deer season opening Saturday
Hunters take to Kentucky’s woods and fields as the state’s early muzzleloader deer season opens tomorrow. The two-day early season,…
Kentucky Secretary of State announces program to further protect domestic violence survivors
Secretary of State Michael Adams announced his office has arranged with DeleteMe, a national privacy information removal service, to allow…
Wawa to bring host of convenience stores, more than 1,400 jobs to Kentucky
By Chip Hutchieson Kentucky Today Wawa, a convenience store chain with 1,060 locations in eight states and Washington, D.C., has…
Chronic Wasting Disease detected in deer in Breckinridge County; be aware
Officials from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources are gathering additional information and carefully evaluating next steps following…
Kentucky Department of Veteran’s Affairs awards funds to four organizations supporting veterans
Governor Andy Beshear announced funding to support veterans at his press conference last week. He confirmed that $145,000 in funding…
Bluegrass Wildlife: Clearing the mind — getting away from work, enjoying outdoors, taking in sights
By Howard Whiteman Murray State University Sitting on a grassy knoll, the mountain air blowing hard enough to keep it…
Yearly ‘Antler Alert’ reminds Kentuckians to drive safely and watch for deer
To promote safer highways, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is reminding motorists to watch out for deer and other wildlife on…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Cooler temps, better water conditions make small lakes ideal for fall fishing
Editor’s note: This is the second of two-parts. Seasonal cooler temperatures and improved water conditions have jump-started fall fishing. Now…
Weekends at the BOO!sium scare up fun for kids — costume parades, spooky science and more
Cincinnati Museum Center is scaring up fun this October. From dance parties and costume parades, to creepy crawlies and levitating…
Memories of Big Blue Madness remain vivid for Kentucky coach Mark Pope
Editor’s note:This is the third in a series of stories from Kentucky Today sports editor Keith Taylor’s exclusive interview with…
Mark Pope embraces role as coach at Kentucky: ‘This is BBN. There’s nowhere like it’
Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of stories from Kentucky Today sports editor Keith Taylor’s exclusive interview…