State chamber leads discussion highlighting link between illegal opioid, low workforce participation
Business leaders, public officials and caregivers discussed a major threat to public health and economy. The Kentucky Chamber of…
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WDRB Media: State Rep. Dan Johnson commits suicide; under investigation for sexual molestation
Kentucky State Rep. Dan Johnson, who was under investigation for alleged sexual molestation, has committed suicide. Bullitt County Sheriff Donnie…
State Rep. Dan Johnson refuses to resign in face of reports of 17-year-old’s sexual abuse allegations
By KyCIR Staff Kentucky Rep. Dan Johnson refused to resign Tuesday morning and said an allegation that he sexually assaulted…
UK to swap land with city of Lexington; city gets some acreage near Coldstream, UK gets city streets
By Jay Blanton University of Kentucky The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees today approved a proposal for a potentially…
Kentucky state police offers cautions, advice for driving in hazardous conditions; be prepared
With the possibility of wintery weather moving into the state this weekend, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) is cautioning motorists…
Some reminders from AAA about how to deal with colder weather, snow on the road — be prepared
With the first snow of the season, AAA is providing a refresher on driving during snowy and icy conditions and winter car care prep….
Feds dismantle large drug trafficking organization in Louisville area, making 17 arrests
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Federal authorities dismantled a large drug trafficking organization in the Louisville area making 17 arrests…
Kentucky Lottery sales remain positive, trend ahead of last year’s record; total to-date income $106 million
Kentucky Lottery sales continue to trend ahead of last year’s record-breaking sales, according to a report in Friday’s meeting of…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: The Red-tailed Hawk, Kentucky’s most conspicuous raptor
The Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis), a year-round resident, is perhaps the most conspicuous raptor in Kentucky. This large hawk, often…
YWCA Greater Cincinnati seeking applicants for Mamie Earl Sells Scholarship for high school seniors
The YWCA Greater Cincinnati is offering a scholarship opportunity for African American female high school seniors who have overcome significant…
CVG’s popular miniature therapy horse program wins Airport Council International-North American award
The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport’s (CVG) miniature therapy horse program won another industry award, this time from Airport Council International…
Reps. Kim Moser, Ken Fleming file bill to create Legislative Tip Line for confidential reporting
Reps. Ken Fleming, R-Louisville, and Rep. Kim Moser, R-Taylor Mill, filed a bill to create the Legislative Tip Line to…
Barren River Lake State Resort Park to host Sandhill Cranes late January tours; register for limited seating
Barren River Lake State Resort Park will host its Sandhill Cranes tours on two weekends in late January, 2018. Thousands…
House leaders release findings in GOP sexual harassment settlement; send to ethics commission
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today House Republican leadership released findings late Friday of an investigation into a settlement involving allegations…
Kentucky’s agricultural income rebounds but still below records; we have a lot of chickens
Kentucky agricultural cash receipts and net farm income rebounded in the past year from 2016 levels, but are still well…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Good weather forecast predicted for Kentucky’s late fall turkey season
A warming trend will create good hunting conditions for the opening weekend of Kentucky’s late fall wild turkey season. The…
Jeff Alt to share stories about Appalachian Trail journey, sign book ‘A Walk for Sunshine’ Dec. 6
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter As snow and ice covered the ground, with sub-zero temperatures approaching quickly, Jeff Alt encountered…
Newport native Cowens honored Tuesday at New England Sports Museum’s awards ceremony
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Newport native Dave Cowens, a member of the NBA Hall of Fame and one of…
Ag Commissioner Quarles asks students to enter ‘Farm Gate to Dinner Plate’ poster, essay contest
Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles invites Kentucky students to show in words and pictures how food gets “From Farm Gate to…
KyCIR: Critical safety issues plague Kentucky’s juvenile detention centers, report says
By Kate Howard Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting Kentucky’s juvenile detention centers overuse isolation rooms and lack basic mental health…
Celebrate the holidays at Kentucky Artisan Center to find special gifts by over 750 Kentucky artists
The Kentucky Artisan Center celebrates the holidays with a wide array of arts’ events and music. Come watch artists demonstrate,…
Kentucky School Boards Association says it will support legislation making all schools tobacco-free
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Usually opposed to statewide mandates on schools, the Kentucky School Boards Association says it…