State Forestry division sends firefighters, equipment to help in Oklahoma fighting wildfires
The Kentucky Division of Forestry (KDF) has dispatched a dozen firefighters to assist the state of Oklahoma, where fires have…
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Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Ahead of schedule, white bass spawning runs just around the corner
By Lee McClellan Special to NKyTribune This is the second installment of the “Spring Fishing Fever” series of articles, detailing…
Jim Host: Meet the UK alum who led the transformation of intercollegiate athletics
By Amy Jones-Timoney and Kody Kiser Special to NKyTribune It is fitting that the man many consider the pioneer of…
Record-breaking year for Cincinnati USA Regional Tourism network, increasing economic impact
In 2005, leaders from the Convention and Visitor Bureaus of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky had the vision to create a…
Sweeping Public Education Bill nears passage in legislature, faces final action on House floor
By Ryland Barton Kentucky Public Radio An omnibus bill that would overhaul the state’s education system and gradually remove Common…
Cabinet for Health and Family Services reports ‘successful transition’ to health insurance marketplace
Open Enrollment for 2017 is now complete and Kentucky officials are reporting a successful transition from kynect to the federal…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Bald Eagle nesting resurgence — back from the brink of extinction
This is the first of a two-part series on the comeback of America’s national symbol. The Bald Eagle’s comeback from…
Local students among winners of statewide ‘Grow Your Dough’ savings campaign
Last week, the Kentucky Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy® recognized student poster contest winners at the state capitol during…
With winter in the rear view mirror, AAA reminds motorists to use caution during rainy weather
“While some might say ‘it’s just rain’, AAA research indicates that almost three times as many crashes occur when it’s…
LIFT, FAME roll out on-the-job teacher externships statewide after successful start in NKY
LIFT – Lightweight Innovations For Tomorrow and the Kentucky Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (KY FAME) today announced the pilot…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Up and Coming Fisheries a savory menu of potential fishing trips
By Lee McClellan Special to NKyTribune (This is the first installment of the “Spring Fishing Fever” series of articles, detailing…
Batter up! Sign up your cooking team by March 15 for 5th Junior Chef ‘farm to school’ competition
Opening Day is almost here. That’s right – the fifth season of Farm to School Junior Chef competition will open…
UofL researchers found that over 40 percent homeless youth are victims of sex-trafficking
University of Louisville researchers found that 40 percent of the homeless youth surveyed in Louisville and southern Indiana reported they…
Legislative Briefs: Medical review panel bill passes House; Senate approves nuclear power measure
Medical malpractice lawsuits can now be filed in Kentucky at any time. But under a bill passed narrowly Wednesday by…
Storm damage at several of Kentucky’s state prisons; visitation canceled at state penitentiary today
Severe storms ripped through the state Wednesday causing damage to seven of Kentucky’s 12 state prisons. Torrential rain and wind…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: The wild turkey in Kentucky and the story of the return of a native species
Second article of a two-part series on the wild turkey in Kentucky. Wildlife trades were an important component of wild…
Former Gov. Beshear to give party response to President Trump’s speech to Congress tonight
Former Gov. Steve Beshear will give his party’s response to President Donald Trump’s speech to Congress Tuesday night, “highlighting the…
UK’s 2017 DanceBlue 24-hour marathon raises nearly $1.8 million for pediatric cancer patients
After 24 hours of dancing in anticipation, DanceBlue chairs and committee members revealed the 2017 grand fundraising total of $1,785,286.96…
‘Bridging the Talent Gap’ survey will help identify skill shortages in the state; see it here
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) is part of a statewide group sponsoring a Kentucky Society for Human…
Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet announces two contests for students to celebrate Earth Day
The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet has announced two contests to help protect the environment and to celebrate Earth Day….
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Make sure you get your new license so you can enjoy best fishing of year
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune The mild weather this winter has many thinking it will be an early spring…
Week in review: House passes legislation on concussion protocols, food donations — and more
Strengthening concussion protocols The House passed legislation Wednesday to strengthen concussion protocol for student athletes across the Commonwealth. House Bill…