Senate democratic caucus elects Morgan McGarvey of Louisville as new floor leader
The Senate Democratic Caucus has elected Senator Morgan McGarvey, 38, D-Louisville, as its new floor leader. “I am appreciative of…
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General Fund receipts up 7.1 percent; road fund receipts up 7.4 percent for November, budget director reports
State Budget Director John Chilton has reported that General Fund receipts rose 7.1 percent in November with revenues of $972.6…
Supreme Court Justice Daniel Venters retiring in January after serving 35 years in judiciary system
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A 35-year career in the Kentucky judiciary system is coming to an end when Supreme…
U.S. Commerce Dept. taps Gov. Bevin to Lead Economic Development Mission to India
The U.S. Department of Commerce has selected Gov. Matt Bevin to lead an economic development delegation to India in mid-January…
Dying trees become useful, beautiful objects for University of Kentucky students, faculty and staff
By Carol Lea Spence University of Kentucky Urban life can take its toll on a tree. Pollution, trenching to lay…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: The Dark-eyed Junco — It’s a sure sign of cold weather when this snowbird arrives
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of articles about small songbirds most often seen around bird feeders…
Bravo’s Top Chef Kentucky, Season 16, begins tonight; check out state’s great culinary heritage
Bravo’s “Top Chef” heads to Kentucky for season 16 kicking off with two weeks of supersized premieres beginning this Thursday,…
Deputy sheriff, third-grade teacher from Fleming County win Kentucky Proud Weddings contest
Justin and Christa Conley of Ewing, Kentucky, won the second Kentucky Proud Weddings Contest, which includes a $5,000 grand prize…
Interactive light-based installations wanted for BLINK; SkyStar stay extended to June
BLINK, illuminated by ArtsWave, has announced a call to artists for the October 10-13, 2019 event. Cincinnati’s homegrown art and…
Home lending impacted by the recession — and hasn’t fully recovered, disparities still exist
Home lending in major counties in the Cleveland Fed’s region was strongly impacted by the Great Recession, say Fed researchers….
Ky individuals, organizations from across state get Kentucky History Awards including two from NKy
People and organizations across the Commonwealth received recognition for their efforts to promote and preserve state and local history recently…
Kentucky agriculture receipts predicted to hold steady, but net cash income likely down
By Katie Pratt University of Kentucky Buoyed by gains in the poultry and equine industries, Kentucky agricultural cash receipts are…
Kentucky ranks 4th in U.S. with strong ethics laws by Coalition for Integrity, a nonpartisan watchdog
Kentucky’s ethics laws are the fourth-strongest in the nation, according to an independent survey of anti-corruption laws in all 50…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Holiday gift ideas for the anglers, hunters and target shooters on your list
Is there an angler, hunter or target shooter on your holiday shopping list? New gear is always an appreciated gift….
U.S. House approves measure to allow historic Delta Queen Steamboat to resume overnight voyages
The nation’s last authentic overnight steamboat may once again cruise the rivers of America’s Heartland and Deep South. Tuesday, the…
Public Pension Oversight Board hears from state, teachers retirement system; gets mixed messages
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today It was good news and bad news Monday as officials with the Kentucky Retirement Systems…
Cincinnati Amnesty International group to host Write for Rights on Saturday — invites volunteers
Amnesty International invites you to Write for Rights on Saturday as part of an international human rights project. Amnesty International…
Cincinnati Zoo’s ‘Wild Wonderland’ open for the 36th Festival of Lights, runs through New Years Day
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden has been transformed into a “Wild Wonderland” for the 36th annual PNC Festival of…
Fifth Kentucky Creative Industry Summit shows evolution of annual gathering for creative industry
There is still time to register for the Kentucky Arts Council’s fifth annual Kentucky Creative Industry Summit, Nov. 30 at…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Our state’s many streams and rivers are an important part of history, everyday life
They are present everywhere we travel — to work, school, or shopping trips in urban, rural or suburban areas. Driving…
Eight young Ashland firefighters and eight new babies in 2018 — something to be thankful for
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today ASHLAND, Ky. (KT) – Several young firefighters at a Kentucky fire department may seem a…
100-year-old Kentucky WWII veteran receives France’s highest decoration in Capitol ceremony
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A 100-year-old Kentucky World War II veteran received France’s highest decoration during a ceremony at…