Art Lander: Predators of the night, Kentucky’s most common owls; have incredible hearing, acute vision
They are predators of the night. Most active from twilight to dawn, they are able to locate prey in darkness…
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Kentucky State Police accepting donations for ‘Cram The Cruiser’ holiday food drive through Dec. 11
The Kentucky State Police will begin accepting donations for their eighth annual “Cram The Cruiser” holiday food drive on Nov….
KY teen suicides more than doubled in two years; one in 12 10th-graders have tried to kill themselves
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A recent survey found that one in 12 of Kentucky’s high-school sophomores said they…
Asian carp playing havoc with state’s waterways, says Kentucky Division of Fish and Wildlife
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky Division of Fish and Wildlife Resources officials updated state lawmakers on the threat posed…
KY Youth Advocates’ 2017 Kids Count data book sets county-level benchmarks for child well-being
The 2017 Kentucky KIDS COUNT County Data Book offers the latest data on 17 measures of child well-being, showing whether…
Update on restoration of Union Terminal — completion a year away; Children’s Museum closed
The restoration of Union Terminal is now just a year away from completion but crews are busier than ever. Colder…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: 2017 deer season update, opening weekend gun season harvest fifth highest
Heading into the second week of Kentucky’s 16-day modern gun season for deer, now’s a good time to update the…
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…
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…