Old Time Kentucky: Mighty flap over Frankfort fluttered when butterfly named official state insect
By Berry Craig NKyTribune columnist It probably wasn’t the state Senate’s finest hour. Debate was buzzing, but not over the…
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Kentucky Afield Outdoors: It’s prime time to catch stream smallmouth bass on topwater lures
By Lee McClellan Special to NKyTribune Shorter days and yellowing leaves are about the only ways you can tell it…
A Fixture: Kentucky’s oldest horse racing official Smothers shows no signs of slowing down at 90
By Jennie Rees Special to NKyTribune Frank Smothers is the state’s oldest racing official, last week completing yet another meet…
Kentucky Supreme Court rules Bevin exceeded his authority by ordering current-year education cuts
The Kentucky Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling Thursday and said Gov. Matt Bevin exceeded his authority by cutting…
Keeneland September Yearling sale continues strong, entering last four days; foreign buyers active
A colt by Majestic Warrior sold for $225,000 to lead a day of strong commerce during the ninth session of…
Carroll County farmer, 74, wins Lucky for Life lottery ticket, opts for the $390k cash payout
Jerry Chappell of Worthville in Carroll County, a tobacco and beef cattle farmer, was having breakfast last Friday morning at…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Chronic wasting disease monitoring continues; now in five bordering states
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has not been found in free-ranging deer or elk in Kentucky, but the fatal, neurological disease…
Attorney General Beshear partners with truckers coalition to help prevent human trafficking
Attorney General Andy Beshear announced today that his office is partnering with the Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) Coalition to find…
Covington to receive ‘Leadership in Energy Management’ award at statewide conference
The City of Covington will be honored with the ‘Leadership in Energy Management’ award at the 40th Governor’s Conference on…
Bible Conference at NKY Convention Center, admission includes discounts to AIG attractions
Compass International Inc., a non-denominational ministry that organizers faith-based conferences and Bible-based tours, is holding a “Steeling the Mind” Bible…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: With autumn around the corner, it’s time to fall for trout all over again
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune Anglers treasure the fall months in Kentucky. The shortening periods of daylight and the…
European-style Kentucky Downs closes record meet with wagering up 34%, on-track handle up 48%
Spurred by unprecedented purses for horsemen and a Horseplayers’ Racetrack mantra that resonated with bettors, Kentucky Downs closed its five-date…
UK’s journalism faculty ask Pres. Capilouto to apologize to student newspaper, withdraw lawsuit
Staff report The University of Kentucky School of Journalism and Media faculty sent a letter to UK President Capilouto objecting…
Perryville Battlefield returns to native grass in an effort to restore wildlife
Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site, which will host thousands of Civil War re-enactors and guests Oct. 8-9 as part of…
Old Time Kentucky: WW I hero famed as a Hell Fighter, but had even larger impact as an educator
By Berry Craig NKyTribune columnist Rufus Ballard Atwood came home a war hero in 1919, but not to a hero’s…
Keeneland September Yearling Sale underway, today through Sunday; hear what Bob Elliston has to say
The 73rd Keeneland September Yearling Sale opened today at 11 a.m. ET with the premier Book 1 catalog. Click here…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Proper shotgun fundamentals critical to wingshooting success
By Lee McClellan Special to KyForward A dove comes into your section of the field on opening day. You crouch…
KSP Maj. Scott Miller takes individual honors at Magpul Top Cop Challenge at Kentucky Speedway
Kentucky State Police Major Scott Miller raced to the individual title in the fourth Magpul Top Cop Challenge at Kentucky…
10th annual Books by the Banks will feature second writing contest for teens, adults; deadline Oct. 1
Adults and teenagers are invited to enter this second annual Books by the Banks Writing Contest, part of the annual…
Thousands of re-enactors expected for national event commemorating Battle of Perryville Oct. 8-9
The commemoration of the Battle of Perryville, designated this year as the national Civil War re-enactment, is the weekend of…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Global trade has wreaked havoc on the flora and fauna of North America
Globalism, and the resulting trade with nations in Europe and Asia, has wreaked havoc on the flora and fauna of…
Bluegrass & Backroads: Visit Bi-Water Farm and Greenhouse, home of the state’s first corn maze
Visit one of Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Certified Roadside Markets, Bi-Water Farm and Greenhouse in Georgetown, Ky., site of the state’s…