State Sen. Chris McDaniel among those upset by KFC Yum! Center deal, says taxpayers are ‘being fleeced’
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Grumbling state lawmakers are questioning why Kentucky taxpayers are picking up a large share of…
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Bevin, Sec. Gill, others go to International Paris Air Show, seeking connections in aviation, aerospace
Gov. Matt Bevin, Cabinet for Economic Development Sec. Terry Gill, other state officials and business representatives will attend the 52nd…
First comprehensive hemp conference in the United States scheduled for Lexington Center in September
The first hemp conference in the United States to bring together industry professionals, scientists and policymakers will be Sept. 8-11…
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declines to 5 percent for May
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary May unemployment rate was 5 percent, according to the Office of Employment and Training (OET), an…
Leadership Kentucky class names its 2017 class; includes seven Northern Kentuckians
Leadership Kentucky, one of the oldest and most prestigious statewide leadership development programs in the United States, is proud to…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Newly published plan to bring back ruffed grouse comes into focus
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune A newly published plan developed by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources…
Kentucky political leaders grateful for quick actions of first responders at Scalise shooting
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky political leaders expressed concern over Wednesday morning’s shooting in Alexandria, Va., that wounded House…
Postal Service to launch First-Day-of-Issue of Sharks Forever stamps at Newport Aquarium July 26
The U.S. Postal Service will celebrate the wonder of sharks by issuing the Sharks Forever stamps — and holding the…
VFW donates $8,000 to Kentucky State Police Trooper Teddy Project, bears help calm children’s fears
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) recently presented the Kentucky State Police (KSP) with an $8,000 donation to support the…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: State’s 225th anniversary recalls Kentucky’s early bountiful resources, native peoples
First of two-part series, in honor of Kentucky’s 225th anniversary of statehood, explores the flora and fauna of early Kentucky,…
OKI receives achievement award for CORIS, its interactive app identifying key features of ports
The Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) was presented with a 2017 Achievement Award by the National Association of Regional…
Casting call for gunslingers, city slickers, outlaws, ropers and more for Ohio’s Old West Festival
Fascinated with Old Westerns and the action and allure of the American Frontier? Now’s your chance to join the cast…
Kentucky cops are tops at Speedway event; Kenton County’s Spike Jones takes individual honors
The Oldham County, Kentucky tandem of Sergeant Neil Johnson and Detective Todd Lindner took team honors while Kenton County Police…
Duke Energy offers advice on how to be prepared for summer storms so you can react quickly and be safe
From Duke Energy As summer storm season approaches, preparing for severe weather never stops for Duke Energy or its customers….
Attorney General to challenge Bevin’s ‘absolute authority’ over recent revamping of education boards
Attorney General Andy Beshear announced Wednesday that he is demanding Gov. Matt Bevin rescind a June 2 executive order dissolving…
Wednesday’s Powerball powerplay jackpot worth an estimated $375 million, Kentucky Lottery says
Wednesday night’s Powerball jackpot is worth an estimated $375 million, according to the Kentucky Lottery. The cash option for the…
PSC approves Duke Energy plan for new facilities to handle, treat wastewater from East Bend plant
The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved a plan by Duke Energy Kentucky to complete a transition from storage…
American Cornhole State Championships — join the fun in Louisville June 9-10, sign up to compete
American Cornhole is bringing its high level of play to Louisville on June 9th – 10th at the American Legion…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Once upon a time, American bison was free-ranging native Kentucky species
During Kentucky’s pioneer era, longhunters and early explorers feasted on buffalo steaks and roasts. Herds were vast and had a…
Transportation Cabinet awards $24.9 million in federal funding for community improvements
Governor Matt Bevin has approved $24.9 million in Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) and Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funds…
Refuge Louisville partners with churches to befriend, acclimate new immigrants to life in the U.S.
By Ken Walker Kentucky Today Although John Barnett spent 13 years overseas, at times he feels like he’s never left…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Here are two excellent options for combating early summer fishing blues
By Lee McClellan Special to NKyTribune (This is the ninth and final installment of the “Spring Fishing Fever” series of…