Schroder among state lawmakers calling for removal of Jefferson Davis statue from Capitol rotunda
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A rally in the State Capitol Rotunda on Wednesday saw bi-partisan calls to have the…
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Survivors of drug abuse herald new Kentucky laws aimed at opioid crisis at Capitol ceremony
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky.(KT) – Two examples of lives nearly wrecked by opioid abuse underscored the importance…
Highland Heights’ E.O. Robinson House among eight KY sites added to National Register of Historic Places
The National Park Service has announced that eight Kentucky sites have recently been listed on the National Register of Historic…
Going to State Fair? Lots to do and see — but take along a duffle bag to donate to CHFS for foster kids
Visitors to the 2017 Kentucky State Fair can help children in foster care by donating a new duffle bag or…
Kentucky Supreme Court approves first open records policy that defines how public can access records
The Supreme Court of Kentucky has approved an open records policy that guides how the public accesses the administrative records…
5th Annual Women in Business Expo & Conference to be held in Louisville on September 26; register now
Women are powerful. Women create businesses, lead companies, and re-define industries and have the power to influence the way business…
From ballgames to concerts, communities gearing up for once-in-a-lifetime Great American Eclipse
With a little less than two weeks left, much of Western Kentucky is gearing up to become the epicenter of…
FFA dairy judging team in Spencer County on a roll — winning national FFA contest for past four years
Kentucky is well-known for college basketball championships, but a very different kind of team is well on its way to…
Rural Blog: Ryan and Larry Craig share Al Smith Award for public service through journalism
Ryan Craig was majoring in history and public relations at Western Kentucky University when his uncle Larry, a rural journalist…
University of Kentucky completes revitalization of campus housing with final two of 14 residence halls
By Blair Hoover Conner UKnow Four years, nearly $450 million, and more than 6,800 beds in 14 new state-of-the-art residence halls….
State and local agencies join together to crack down on impaired driving during Labor Day holiday
Attorney General Andy Beshear and the Prosecutors Advisory Council (PAC) are joining with local law enforcement officials statewide to crackdown…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Tree stands offer major advantages to Kentucky deer hunters
Tree stands are capable of taking hunters above the white-tailed deer’s line of sight and smell. That’s a big advantage…
Two NKyians among those appointed to state boards and commissions by Gov. Matt Bevin
Gov. Matt Bevin today made the following appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions: Michelle Diane Penque has been appointed to…
Public archery trail at Grant County wildlife management area closed due to storm damage
The public archery trail at Curtis Gates Lloyd Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Grant County is closed until further notice…
Brownfields for Bankers free workshop to be held in Frankfort Aug. 10: value in revitalization
Bankers, developers and development agency officials will want to mark their calendars to attend the Brownfields for Bankers Workshop on…
Rare baby ring-tailed lemurs at Cincinnati Zoo, spelling success for AZA Species Survival Plan
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s ring-tailed lemur population just doubled after two young females, sent to the Zoo last year…
Coupons for historic sites, campgrounds available at Kentucky State Parks booth at state fair
The Kentucky State Parks will have a booth during the Kentucky State Fair Aug. 17-27, where visitors can pick up…
Former foster child, County Music’s Jimmy Wayne to perform at Sunrise Children’s Services event
Award-winning country recording artist, New York Times bestselling author, and keynote speaker Jimmy Wayne will be the featured performer at…
Economic impact of Kentucky’s outdoor recreation soars to $12.8 billion, supports 120,000 jobs
The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) has announced that the economic impact of outdoor recreation in Kentucky totaled $12.8 billion last…
Kentucky Division of Water accepting applications for watershed mini-grants to fund education, outreach
The Kentucky Division of Water (KDOW) is soliciting applications for $5,000 grants to be awarded in each of the state’s…
KyCIR: Kentucky ACLU sues Bevin over blocking select followers on social media accounts
By Ryland Barton Kentucky Public Radio The ACLU of Kentucky is suing Gov. Matt Bevin for blocking people on Facebook…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: If it’s August, it must be time to prepare for a new archery deer season
When August arrives, it’s time to start getting ready for the upcoming archery deer season. Kentucky’s 2017-18 deer season starts…