Ark Encounter in Williamstown to offer animated laser-projection show through the holiday season
During the Christmas season and into the New Year, Ark Encounter guests can experience the wonder of a spectacular new…
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Republican leadership meets behind closed doors to continue discussions about public pensions
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky.(KT) – Members of Kentucky Senate and House Republican leadership are still trying to…
Coal’s future still bleak as utilities shift to cheaper natural gas, wind and solar; market forces prevail
“A year after Donald Trump was elected president on a promise to revive the ailing U.S. coal industry, the sector’s…
Celebrate the holidays in Kentucky — here are some top, colorful spots to celebrate close to home
Holidays in Kentucky make for one of the most wonderful, unique times of year. Locals and visitors alike celebrate the…
State receipts for October down 6 percent from year ago; sales tax growth exceeds 5% for second month
State Budget Director John Chilton reported that October’s General Fund receipts were $51 million less than what was collected last…
Lexington developer selected for Capital Plaza project, includes demolition of Capital Plaza Tower
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A Lexington developer has been selected for the Capital Plaza project that includes demolition of…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Kentucky’s Elk Herd a “Seed Crop” for Appalachia, other herds outside the region
In Colonial America elk were common east of the Mississippi River. The eastern elk (Cervus canadensis canadensis), which was native…
Kentucky’s military veteran farmers encouraged to take part in first of its kind Census of Agriculture
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is encouraging Kentucky military veterans who are farmers to respond to the 2017 Census of…
Kentucky Center for Economic Policy says U.S. House tax plan benefits only wealthiest Kentuckians
A new 50-state analysis of the U.S. House tax plan released last week reveals that in Kentucky the wealthiest 1…
Greater Cincinnati Sustainability Project Gets a boost with national funding from Partners for Places
Eleven cities across the United States will receive nearly a million dollars for sustainability efforts that benefit low-income neighborhoods. Greater…
Seven horses sold at Keeneland score victories at 34th Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar
Seven horses who sold at Keeneland, including three graduates of the 2016 September Yearling Sale, or raced or trained here…
Frankfort judge strikes down law requiring medical review of malpractice lawsuits; Bevin to appeal
A judge has ruled that a new law aimed at decreasing frivolous lawsuits and lowering malpractice insurance costs was unconstitutional,…
Seventeen Kentucky State Resort Parks will serve Thanksgiving Day buffet November 23
Kentucky State Parks will serve 2,000 pounds of turkey, 1,500 pounds of sweet potatoes, and 750 pounds of country ham….
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Gray squirrels may be state’s most abundant, widely-distributed game animal
The Eastern Gray Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) may be the most abundant, widely-distributed game animal in Kentucky. They make their homes…
Republican leadership in the legislature looking at concerns with the pension plan reform
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Questions and issues still remain about the proposed public pension reform…
Project Graduate: State’s four-year universities reaching out to former students to finish degrees
Kentucky’s public four-year universities are reaching out this fall to recruit former students with a high number of credit hours…
The Master Provisions MPower Lunch helps the agency fulfill its vital role in the region and beyond
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Master Provisions will host MPower Lunch Thursday, Nov. 9 at the Airport Marriott Hotel…
Rabbit Hash and Boone County bid farewell to Don Clare Monday with a celebration of his life
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Don Clare was laid to rest at East Bend United Methodist Cemetery Monday, fittingly,…
Senate President Robert Stivers to bring CSG national conference here during his year as chair
Staff report State Senate President Robert Stivers made a special trip to Northern Kentucky recently to meet with an invitation-only…
Commission seeking nominations for annual Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Awards
The Martin Luther King Jr. State Commission, part of the Governor’s Office of Minority Empowerment, is seeking nominations for the…
Timing, price awareness critical to marketing state’s 2017 grain crop; keep an eye on South America
By Katie Pratt UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Grain markets this fall are suggesting producers should store their…
Administrative Office of the Courts mum on activities under fire, as legislators ponder its budget increases
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Officials with the Administrative Office of the Courts declined to talk specifics about some of…