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…
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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…
Retired Marine fighter pilot McGrath announces she will challenge Barr for 6th Congressional seat
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Another Democrat has announced a run for Kentucky’s Sixth District Congressional seat, currently held by…
Nearly $2 million in Violence Against Women Act grant funds available for organizations in Kentucky
Kentucky Justice Secretary John Tilley announced today that more than $1.9 million in funding is available through the STOP Violence…
Rural Blog: Rural areas, small towns bracing for major influx of solar-eclipse viewers in three weeks
As the historic Aug. 21 solar eclipse draws near, towns along the path of totality are bracing for tens of…
Bevin names three to KET panel; KHEAA board, postsecondary education council get new members
Gov. Matt Bevin has made the following appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions: Gary Dan Griffith, Mary Bartlett Broecker, and…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Wade the Cumberland tailwater if you want to beat the summer heat
By Lee McClellan Special to NKyTribune The dog days of late summer slow everything down. The heat and humidity along…
U of L Grawemeyer Scholarships awarded to 10 Kentuckians, including two from NKY schools
The University of Louisville announced that 10 Kentucky high school students have been awarded a Grawemeyer Scholarship, providing full in-state…
State Parks getting upgrades, ‘Refreshing the Finest,’ but more needs to be done, says parks commissioner
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky State Parks are getting some needed upgrades, but there’s more to be done,…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Eradicating invasive plants, tall fescue grass first step to better wildlife habitat
Landowners who want to improve wildlife habitat on their hunting property should make an effort every year to implement at…
Demolition of Capital Plaza Complex will go on, but Plaza Hotel will avoid the wrecking ball
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today FRANKFORT — Demolition of the crumbling Capital Plaza Complex will go on as planned, but…
Beshear warns of new scam; caller says donations will pay veterans’ medical bills, aid homeless
Attorney General Andy Beshear reports another new scammer attempting to take advantage of the generosity of Commonwealth citizens. A caller…
Fancy Farm ritual coming up next week — even without major elections; lots of hot air and barbecue
By Ryland Barton Kentucky Public Radio The annual Fancy Farm picnic and political speaking event takes place next week in…
Kentucky State Police troopers and officers honored for bravery, dedication to duty, lifesaving acts
Justice Secretary John Tilley joined Kentucky State Police Commissioner Richard Sanders in recognizing 79 KSP troopers and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement…
Cincinnati among sites selected for USA Gymnastics women’s 2018 Junior Olympic championship events
USA Gymnastics has selected the sites for the three 2018 Junior Olympic championship events for women’s gymnastics: U.S. Junior Olympic…
State Fish and Wildlife Department seeking input on entrepreneurial solutions for Asian carp problem
Asian carp swim by the millions in Kentucky’s waterways, threatening to crowd out native fish in some of the state’s…
Kentucky State Parks to host events throughout the state in preparation for Great American Solar Eclipse
Kentucky State Parks will be participating in the Aug. 21 Great American Solar Eclipse with fun and educational events during…
Enjoy an interactive murder mystery at General Butler State Park Aug. 11-13; packages offered
If you enjoy a good mystery, then check out “The Sword & the Spectre” weekend Aug. 11-13 at General Butler…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Arrival of Ky. Hunting Guide an encouraging sign for anxious fall hunters
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune Fall can seem like an eternity away when the heat index soars into the…