KY Department of Agriculture’s Ag Tag program sets record with more than $930,000 in donations for 2024
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) has announced a record-breaking $931,201.81 was donated to its Ag Tag Program in 2024,…
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Some Kentuckians, like many rural Americans, are too poor to qualify for federal flood protections
This story was produced through a collaboration between the Daily Yonder, which covers rural America, and Climate Central, a nonadvocacy…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: The eastern garter snake is a common visitor in all areas of KY, from rural to urban
The eastern garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis) is common across Kentucky, and found in a wide variety of habitats in…
KDFWR offers Kentuckians plenty of opportunities to connect with the outdoors at Kentucky State Fair
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is offering plenty of opportunities for Kentuckians to connect with the outdoors…
National Civics Bee Kentucky State Finals to be held on August 22 at state fair in Louisville
The Kentucky Chamber Foundation will host the National Civics Bee Kentucky State Finals on Thursday, August 22 at the Kentucky…
Short-term rental properties thrive, but state’s housing affordability concerns persist
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Eastern Kentucky communities are grappling with a ballooning short-term rental market. This year, the…
Bluegrass Wildlife: We are one with nature’s creatures and we take care of what we love
By Howard Whiteman Murray State University The other night I had a dream, most likely caused by another late dinner…
Stateline: Kentucky among states evaluating pitfalls, promise of AI ahead of Nov. election
By Kevin Hardy Stateline Inside a white-walled conference room, a speaker surveyed hundreds of state lawmakers and policy influencers, asking…
Gov. Beshear releases tax returns, challenges other elected state leaders to do the same
Gov. Andy Beshear has reiterated his commitment to transparency once again, releasing his 2023 tax returns and 2023 Statement of…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: The green heron is the most widespread nesting heron in Kentucky
The Green Heron (Butorides virescens) is found throughout Kentucky, but populations are lower in heavily forested areas where suitable nesting…
Food Research and Action Center report shows more KY kids participating in meal programs
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service The number of Kentucky kids who ate free breakfast and lunch through Summer Nutrition…
Department of Agriculture invites Kentuckians to celebrate Farmers’ Markets Week, Aug. 4-10
Kentucky farm families are being celebrated this week as Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell invites Kentuckians to enjoy Kentucky Farmers’…
Kentucky’s medical cannabis business license application window set to close August 31
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service The window to apply for a medical cannabis business license in Kentucky closes at…
NKY residents invited to attend Citizens Foster Care Review Board virtual town hall August 16
Northern Kentuckians are invited to virtual town hall meetings Aug, 16 hosted by Kentucky’s Citizen Foster Care Review Board to…
Emergency medical services staffing shortages are at crisis level, says Kentucky EMS board chair
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky’s Emergency Medical Services are facing severe staffing shortages, with low pay, “abysmal” reimbursement…
KDFWR to open application period for dove quota hunts, mentor/youth hunts Aug. 5-16
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will host four dove quota hunts and three traditional mentor/youth dove quota…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Central KY’s Taylorsville Lake offers anglers a top destination for trophy blue catfish
Catfish are a popular fish species during the summer months. Central Kentucky anglers who want to catch a trophy-sized Blue…
Carter Cave State Resort Park hosting annual Crawlathon (two wild cave trips and more)
As part of the ongoing celebration of the 100th anniversary of Kentucky State Parks, Carter Caves State Resort Park will…
KSP comes in second in ‘best-looking cruiser’ contest, will take ‘February’ on the calendar
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky State Police (KSP) thanked Kentuckians for voting for their 2024 Ford Mustang GT…
Hunters can win first rights to prime locations during upcoming KDFWR waterfowl blind draws
Public drawings for season-long waterfowl hunting blind sites at four wildlife management areas are set for this fall. Available sites…
Opinion – Bluegrass Wildlife: What is your Worldview? Are you taking care of the Earth?
By Howard Whiteman Murray State University “Hey Howard, catch!” was all I heard as a green gelatinous mass headed my…
Ohio River Paddlefest ’24, in its 23rd year, is nation’s largest paddling event, coming next weekend
On the first Saturday in August, a flotilla of colorful boats will amplify the Ohio River’s natural beauty as paddlers join in…