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…
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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…
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife broadens protections against chronic wasting disease
Acting to protect Kentucky wildlife from chronic wasting disease,the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources on Monday expanded its ban…
U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth of Louisville was elected to chairman of House Budget Committee come January
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The only Democrat in Kentucky’s congressional delegation will have a powerful position when Congress convenes…
State workers, county attorneys collect more than a thousand coats and hoodies for foster kids
Kentucky state employees and county attorneys have collected more than 1,000 coats and hoodies for children as part of a…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: A gravity-defying busy little bird, the White-breasted Nuthatch puts on a show
Editor’s Note: This is the third article in a series about small songbirds most often seen around bird feeders in…
Investment projects sought in KY Opportunity Zones; businesses, community leaders urged to submit info
Investors throughout the United States are seeking investments in projects located in Kentucky Opportunity Zones. For that reason, the Kentucky…
AAA: Cheapest December national gas price average in two years — welcome news for holiday travelers
LEXINGTON, Ky. – At $2.37, the national gas price average continues to drive toward the cheapest pump prices seen during…
Congress still has a chance to rescue support for miners with black lung, coal communities
By Mary Kuhlman Public News Service Congress has a chance to provide support to workers and communities in Kentucky suffering…
Kentucky Lottery introduces new KENO Bulls-Eye feature — provides additional chances to win prizes
Kentucky Lottery players now have a new way to win even more prizes in the popular game Keno, as the…
Santa really is watching (so are KY State Police) — so don’t drink and drive this holiday season
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety and Kentucky State Police are…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Carolina Chickadees are year-round residents that brighten the dreariest of days
Editor’s Note: This is the second article in a series about small songbirds most often seen around bird feeders in…
Farm Bill passes both Senate, House, on way to president; includes industrial hemp production
The U.S. House passed the 2018 Farm Bill on Tuesday by a vote of 369-47, joining the U.S. Senate in…
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…