A ton of beef (yes, 2000 pounds) headed to food banks from Beef Council, Cattlemen’s Association
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Where’s the beef? Well, a ton of it – that’s right, 2,000 pounds – is…
Region/State
Read More
Art Lander’s Outdoors: The distinctive Five-lined skink, a harmless, beneficial lizard found statewide
They are reptiles, with long tails, distinctive coloration as juveniles, and a carnivorous appetite. Hint: it’s not a snake. The…
Children’s Museum at Cincinnati Museum Center opens Friday after closing due to construction
Duke Energy Children’s Museum at the Cincinnati Museum Center reopens today after a six-month closure to accommodate construction activity at…
Eastern KY Medal of Honor hero reinterred in new Veterans Cemetery, 100 years later
World War I hero Sgt. Willie Sandlin, who three times charged single-handedly into German machine gun emplacements to neutralize 24…
1.3 million-plus Kentuckians had privacy breaches by social media network Facebook, reports Beshear
More than 1.3 million Kentuckians have been impacted by an alleged privacy breach by social media network Facebook, Attorney General…
‘Kentucky Reads’ discussion on ‘All the King’s Men’ comes to NKU’s Scripps Howard Center Sept. 13
Kentucky Humanities’ new project, Kentucky Reads: All the King’s Men, will use Robert Penn Warren’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel to guide…
Wet, cold spring could lead to seedling blights in corn; farmers should scout their fields
By Katie Pratt UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment This year’s wet, chilly spring has delayed corn planting across…
FEMA announces federal disaster aid available to certain counties in KY, including Campbell, Kenton
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available to the Commonwealth of…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: With elk restoration in Kentucky completed, harvest management begins
This is the second article in an occasional series on elk in Kentucky. From 1997 through 2002, Kentucky Department of…
Kentucky receives $102 million in tobacco settlement money; half goes to agricultural diversification
Attorney General Andy Beshear has announced that Kentucky received more than $102 million in tobacco settlement money last week. “For…
Walmart wants to give entrepreneurs a big break; apply now to make your case during ‘Open Call’
Often times, the best ideas are right in our own back yard. So, why not you? Attention entrepreneurs, Walmart is…
Toyota out of starting gate with all-new, diverse 2019 Avalon at the Georgetown production plant
With the Kentucky Derby just two weeks away, Toyota unveiled the newest addition to a strong stable of vehicles at…
UK graduate student climbs out of his opioid addiction to do research, start a foundation
By Olivia Ramirez University of Kentucky Alex Elswick is earning his doctorate at the University of Kentucky. He’s also the…
Takigawa Corp. America breaks ground on $46m packaging plant in Nelson County, creating 180 jobs
Gov. Matt Bevin joined company and Nelson County officials Friday as Takigawa Corp. America broke ground on its $46 million…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Wild weather makes deciphering Spring white base runs challenging
By Lee McClellan Dept. of Fish and Wildlife This spring seems like one long continuation of late winter. As soon…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Hunters, anglers can’t have too many knives needed for outdoor chores
Hunters and anglers can’t have too many knives. It’s not about hoarding or collecting, but rather having the right tool…
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport airfare lowest in the region again, according to DOT
The U.S. Department of Transportation released its average airfare ranking report for fourth quarter 2017. The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport…
DWM announces $4K grants available from Waste Tire Trust Fund; counties urged to apply for funds
Kentucky counties can now apply for $4,000 in waste tire recycling and removal grants from money that is available through…
The feuding McCoy brothers’ grave sites in Catlettsburg Cemetery get markers, historic sign
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Another connection to the Hatfield and McCoy feud can now be found in a northeastern…
Bevin makes appointments to Board of Education, including Hal Heiner who resigns his cabinet post
Gov. Matt Bevin has announced appointees to the Kentucky Board of Education. The appointees include: Hal Heiner of Louisville who…
Rep. Jody Richards, 80, former House Speaker, is among those who are retiring from the legislature
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A large number of Kentucky lawmakers are not seeking re-election this year, so barring a…
Gov. Bevin’s comments that school closures led to sexual assault, poisoning of children, draw ire
NKyTribune staff Reaction was swift and critical to comments made late Friday by Gov. Matt Bevin that protests in Frankfort…