Williamstown prepares for flood of visitors as Answers in Genesis Ark Encounter nears completion
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The opening date for the Ark Encounter, the Noah’s Ark themed attraction in Williamstown,…
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Art Lander’s Outdoors: White-tailed deer population flourishes today as a relic of Kentucky’s pioneer past
This is the second article in a two-part series on white-tailed deer in Kentucky. Throughout the late 1960’s and early…
Kentucky State Parks announces Family Adventure Quest 2016; opportunity to visit sites, earn prizes
This marks the 11th year for the Kentucky State Parks Family Adventure Quest – the digital photo scavenger hunt for…
Retail food prices in Kentucky fall for fourth quarter in a row, says Farm Bureau Marketbasket Survey
The decline in the costs of food continued its year-long pattern as the average price of retail food items across…
Kentucky Speedway lands title sponsor for July 8 NASCAR XFINITY race to be called Alsco 300
A multi-year entitlement sponsorship has been announced by Kentucky Speedway and Alsco for the speedway’s Friday, July 8 NASCAR XFINITY…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Fresh blanket of snow opens window to new discoveries about wildlife
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune Newly fallen snow has a way of awakening the spirit of adventure in kids…
Bracing for winter storm: Gov. Bevin urges motorists to restrict travel, prepare for ice-related damage
As the Commonwealth braces for the winter storm, Governor Matt Bevin urged motorists to restrict their travel and prepare for…
Ark Encounter tickets now on sale to the public for attraction scheduled to open in July in Williamstown
Answers in Genesis (AiG), has opened an online ticketing system to help manage the requests, to tour the life-size re-creation…
Kentucky State Parks offers special rates to assist those who need lodging during winter storms
Due to the severe weather conditions, the Kentucky State Parks are offering special lodging rates to assist stranded travelers and…
Rural Blog: Downing of drone in Kentucky prompts federal lawsuit that could lead to clearer privacy rules
When a Kentucky man with a shotgun brought down a drone near his home last summer, it set off a…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: The white-tailed deer in Kentucky and the return of a native species
First of a two-part series on white-tailed deer in Kentucky — pre-settlement, remnant deer herds, deer hunting prohibited and early…
Old Time Kentucky: For battling Lyons, hard fought campaign was a term to be taken literally
By Berry Craig Special to NKyTribune When pundits go on about “hard fought political campaigns” they mean verbal battling. Congressman…
Kentucky Health Cooperative placed in liquidation at the request of the state Department of Insurance
Citing the need to preserve remaining assets, the Kentucky Health Cooperative (KYHC) was placed in liquidation Friday at the request…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Get out a calendar and plan for a bright future of hunting and fishing in 2016
By Lee McClellan Special to NKyTribune The coldest temperatures since the last visit of the Polar Vortex late last winter…
Fish and Wildlife Department says west Kentucky WMA deer hunt spots reduced because of flooding
High water from the Ohio River continues to impact portions of West Kentucky Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in McCracken County….
KFB wins American Farm Bureau award for helping farmers protect livestock from black vulture attacks
The Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) won the 2016 American Farm Bureau New Horizon Award for its efforts in helping Kentucky…
Kentucky Speedway Track Services team honored with NASCAR Mission Award for second straight year
At the annual NASCAR Summit in Concord, North Carolina, Kentucky Speedway’s track services team has been honored with the Track…
Project CARAT to expand statewide; program helps those with disabilities obtain medical equipment
After three years of successfully serving Appalachian Eastern Kentucky, Project CARAT (Coordinating and Assisting the Reuse of Assistive Technology) is…
Want intense education on beekeeping? Kentucky Department of Agriculture has a class for you . . .
While Kentucky’s honey bees are clustering through the winter, beekeepers will have opportunities to sharpen their skills in schools throughout…
Eat Kentucky: Bluegrass subscription box’s ‘hot’ items, include Covington’s Grateful Grahams
By Alan Cornett Special to NKyTribune Subscription boxes of every sort have been a hot trend over the past couple…
Kentucky Teacher of the Year, a UK grad, credits her own teachers — and a genuine love of learning
By Hal Morris Special to NKyTribune It’s not really how a student learns as much as it is that they…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Pair of land donations provide funds for Conservation Camp upgrades
By Lee McClellan Special to NKyTribune The sale of donated land in McLean County and around Beaver Lake in Anderson…