Get ready, first heat wave of the summer is on its way — take precautions, it’ll be hot, hot, hot
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today We hope you have been enjoying the below normal temperatures of the last few days,…
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Kentucky to inject $12 million to boost internet connectivity in communities across the state
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Kentucky is set to spend $12 million over the next three years to boost…
Most recent Kids Count Data Book shows Kentucky students are academically underprepared
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service New data shows most Kentucky kids are not academically prepared for a successful future….
Kentucky Supreme Court to hear open records case involving KY Department of Fish and Wildlife
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern The Kentucky Supreme Court has agreed to hear oral arguments in a case that could…
AAA: Deadliest Days underway for teen drivers — urge your teens to avoid risky behaviors
American Automobile Association It’s a trend that affects every road user when summer arrives: as school winds down for the…
NKY’s Chris McDaniel among four Kentucky Senators honored with Legislative Mover Award
Kentucky Sens. Brandon Storm, Chris McDaniel, Amanda Mays Bledsoe, and Jimmy Higdon were honored on Thursday by the Kentuckians for…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Understanding fishing rod terminology can help up your angling game
By Lee McClellan Kentucky Afield The terms “rod action” and “rod power” are not interchangeable when it comes to fishing…
Kentucky Assn. for Economic Development names Terri Bradshaw new president
The Kentucky Association for Economic Development (KAED) has announced Terri Bradshaw, an industry leader with three decades of experience spanning…
KSP applicants can fast-track careers, work closer to home if accepted to new cadet class
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear has announced the deadline to become a Kentucky State Police Trooper is…
Conservation officials warn public that black bear sightings can occur outside normal range; beware
Conservation officers and biologists with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources want to remind the public that sightings…
Bluegrass Wildlife: The light of the fireflies — a spectacular wonder of pulsating beetle beauty
By Howard Whiteman Murray State University My daughter and I stood on the edge of a neighbor’s field, searching the…
NWS confirms 13 tornadoes touched down in Kentucky over Memorial Day Weekend
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The National Weather Service has now confirmed that 13 tornadoes struck Kentucky during the severe…
As electric vehicle sales increase, consumer groups criticize AM radio act supported by KY lawmakers
By Farah Siddiqi Public News Service The “AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act” now in Congress would mandate all new…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: The summer tanager is a secretive songbird that dwells in the treetops
The summer tanager (Piranga rubra) is a secretive songbird of the treetops. It was first described in the scientific literature…
Life Learning Center, Odyssey partner to expand recovery, reintegration work in Southeast Kentucky
As many Kentuckians facing addiction wind up incarcerated and struggling to readjust to life beyond prison — increasing their likelihood…
Kentucky education activists form campaign against November ballot amendment funding private schools
By Mark Richardson Public News Service A coalition of public education advocates has formed to oppose Amendment 2 on the…
What’s next for Kentucky’s Liberty Republicans after strong showing in last week’s primary election?
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Liberty Republicans see good signs for their movement in Kentucky after most of their incumbents…
Stateline: Some states, including Kentucky, make shift toward kin-first foster care when placing kids
By Robbie Sequeira Stateline When Victoria Gray and her husband took in their grandchild in 1993, there wasn’t a catchall…
Kentuckians invited to rediscover the joy of fishing during free fishing weekend June 1-2
Gather the family and fish for free in Kentucky the first weekend in June. Free fishing weekend is June 1-2….
Kentucky National Guard Memorial to hold ceremony adding five new names on Monday
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Five names will be added to the Kentucky National Guard Memorial during the Guard’s annual…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: KDFWR’s headquarters offers excellent opportunity for fishing, outdoor activities
Editor’s note: This is the second article in a two-part series on the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources…
Kentucky awards $20 million grant from National Science Foundation to study climate change
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The state of Kentucky will receive $20 million from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF)…