State Board of Education approves change in minimum high school graduation requirements
The Kentucky Board of Education unanimously approved a proposal that will change minimum high school graduation requirements for students who…
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Adopt-a-Highway’s ‘Fall Sweep’ cleanup of roadsides starts tomorrow; KYTC looking for more volunteers
October is a time for football, colorful leaves, and flannel. For the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), October 8-14 is also…
NKY leads the state in deer-vehicle collisions — so heads up, that time of year is coming
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today State Transportation Cabinet officials are warning drivers to be extra aware of deer on roadways…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Green River National Wildlife Refuge near Henderson to protect nearly 24,000 acres
Plans are in the works for the establishment of a national wildlife refuge near Henderson. A statement posted on the…
State award winners honored at annual Kentucky REALTOR Convention in Louisville
Kentucky REALTORS® (KYR), one of the state’s largest professional associations representing over 11,000 members, presented several awards honoring outstanding REALTORS®…
Honor Flight Tri-State takes off from CVG today, 67 veterans headed to Washington D.C.
Sixty-seven local veterans and their guardians will take an Honor Flight from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) today. The group,…
Education coalition asks state board to delay approval of proposed new high school grad requirements
A coalition of organizations representing business, education advocates, civil rights groups and community leaders commend the Kentucky Department of Education…
Cincinnati Zoo unveils latest plans for Elephant Habitat; world-renowned expert to shape project
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden announced its More Home to Roam capital campaign earlier this year and, as funds are…
AAUW releases report on the gender gap for all 50 states (and D.C.); Kentucky deemed ‘weak’
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) used recently released Census Data to calculate the gender pay gap for all…
National Register of Historic Places ten new sites include Battery Bates and Battery Coombs in Devou
The National Register of Historic Places has listed 10 Kentucky sites and historic districts in 2018, according to the National…
Nicholasville teens sentenced to federal prison for Snapchat cyberstalking; threatened school shooting
Kentucky Today Two Nicholasville teenagers will head to federal prison for using social media to harass and intimidate an acquaintance…
Pew Trusts: With Congress on the brink of fully legalizing hemp, legal challenges still remain
By Sophie Quinton Pew Trusts It’s a giddy time for the U.S. hemp industry. Farmers are planting more acres. Businesses…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: The spotted (Kentucky) bass not recognized as a separate species until 1927
Once thought to be a hybrid between the largemouth bass and smallmouth bass, and easily confused with the largemouth bass…
Absentee voting now underway for Kentucky’s November 6 General Election
Absentee voting is now underway for Kentucky’s Nov. 6 General Election, Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes announced. “Kentuckians…
Despite rain, Oktoberfest Zinzinnati brings 650,000 to Cincinnati riverfront; no police incidents reported
Cincinnati Police estimate 650,000 visitors enjoyed Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, September 21-23, according to police estimates. “We’re thrilled that Zinzinnati rallied despite…
KYTC unveils new license design; identity credentials and issuance system designed to improve security
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet unveiled the design of the 2019 driver’s licenses, permits and personal IDs and walked through the…
Time running out to apply for quota hunts from Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
Apply for deer, waterfowl, pheasant and sandhill crane quota hunts offered by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources…
65 kids a day are abused, neglected in KY; officials urge safe sleep practices, caregiver caution
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News FRANKFORT, Ky. – When it comes to keeping babies safe, three of the most…
USDA launching new anti-vaping campaign aimed at an epidemic among teenagers, educate on the risks
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is launching a new anti-vaping campaign aimed at…
Kentucky high school students post dual credit gains — KCTCS is up 47% over three years
High school students taking dual credit courses and the number of credits they are earning is on a sharp rise…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Some of the best fishing for smallmouth bass arrives with autumn, as waters cool
With the arrival of autumn, as water temperatures begin to decline because of cooler nights and shorter days, anglers turn…
Report on homeschooling shows enrollment is up and increasing at a faster rate than in nation
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – A report on homeschooling in Kentucky was the topic during a…