Officials warn Kyians to remain vigilant during outdoor activities due to increase in yellow jacket activity
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Reports of increased yellow jacket activity, including visitors getting stung at the Jesse Stuart Nature…
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Opinion – Dee Davis: Breathitt County, J.D. Vance, and me
By Dee Davis The Daily Yonder Sigmund Freud says we embrace mythical origin stories of leaders, warriors, and saints to…
Celebrate the region’s German heritage throughout September as Oktoberfest season officially begins
October might be German Heritage Month, but greater Cincinnati will be paying homage to the region’s German heritage throughout the…
Groundbreaking held this week for expansion of Republican Headquarters in Frankfort
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Republican Party of Kentucky (RPK) and prominent Republicans from across Kentucky were in Frankfort…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Great Crested Flycatcher found from Bluegrass region west to river counties
The Great Crested Flycatcher (Myiarchus crinitus) is an insect-eating bird most likely to be encountered in Kentucky from the Bluegrass…
Local projects among those funded by nearly $1.7 million in aid to Community Forestry Programs
Gov. Andy Beshear announced Wednesday that $1,688,132 will go to 16 organizations or communities across Kentucky to plant trees, hire…
Bluegrass Wildlife: Here trash, there trash, everywhere there’s trash — clean up the mess
By Howard Whiteman Murray State University Taking a jog along the country roads near my house brings out a mix…
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife quota hunt application period open through September 30
Kentucky’s fall hunting seasons offers expanded opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy their favorite activities. The Kentucky Department of Fish…
University of Kentucky’s 14th Markesbery Symposium on Aging and Dementia set for September 27-28
The University of Kentucky’s Sanders-Brown Center on Aging will host the 14th-annual Markesbery Symposium on Aging and Dementia September 27-28…
Nine Kentucky businesses receive lifetime award from KDA’s Buy Local program
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Nine businesses have received the lifetime award for their commitment to the Kentucky Department of…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Previewing more than a dozen game hunting seasons opening this fall
Every year, millions of people throughout the country go hunting. They’re in search of locally sourced, healthy meat. During the…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: The Rock Pigeon is an introduced species found in Kentucky year-round
The Rock Pigeon (Columba livia), formerly known as the Rock Dove, is an unusual breeding bird in Kentucky. It’s an…
Central Kentucky gallery to host exhibit of iconic images captured during ’24 Olympics
Staff report A new photo exhibit opening next month will bring iconic images of the 2024 Paris Olympics back home…
Ohio River Way to host 2024 Ohio River Summit September 11-12 in Maysville; register online
Ohio River Way’s 2024 Ohio River Summit will take place on September 11- 12 in Maysville. This year’s summit, themed…
Following 11-day run that saw record daily crowds, Kentucky State Fair puts wrap on 120th year
The 120th Kentucky State Fair ended on a high note Sunday with great weather, big crowds, and unique activities. Throughout…
Teachers’ Retirement System sees double-digit gains during recent concluded fiscal year
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky teachers’ retirement investments posted double-digit gains for the recently concluded fiscal year, 12.27 percent…
Alison Lundergan Grimes looks to future, but faces effort to reinstate alleged ethics violations
By Jack Brammer Kentucky Lantern Kentucky’s Executive Branch Ethics Commission is seeking to reverse a judge’s ruling that cleared former…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Kentucky’s archery season for white-tailed deer opens Sept. 7, runs 136 Days
The most anticipated day of the year for bow hunters is just two weeks away. Kentucky’s 136-day archery deer season…
Law enforcement, child passenger safety experts honored for safeguarding drivers, passengers
State officials recognized more than 100 state and local law enforcement officers, including NKY officers, along with child passenger safety…
Annual Great Ohio River Swim is Sunday, registration open for Adventure Crew event
Make a splash this summer by joining the only open water swim across the Ohio River and back. Registration for this year’s Bill Keating, Jr. Great Ohio River Swim,…
Hoxworth Blood Center offers ‘giveback experiences’ to entice you to give blood
Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, is turning up the heat this August with a series of exciting community giveback…
U.S. Supreme Court upholds block of Title IX gender/athletics, for lower courts’ decisions
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today The U.S. Supreme Court agreed with Republican attorneys general to keep blocking the Biden-Harris administration’s…