Looking for weekend outing? Native Dawn Flute Gathering festival, free, celebrates music, tradition
By Lyn Hacker NKyTribune Contributor Two days of perfect weather are not the only things to look forward to this…
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Lottery breaks sales and dividend records in FY15, proceeds to state come in less than budgeted
The Kentucky Lottery sales for Fiscal Year 2015 were $899.1 million (including $12.2 million in free tickets). This breaks the…
Kentucky by Heart: The Squire’s Sketches of Lexington ignites interest in city’s noted fires
By Steve Flairty KyForward columnist I recently picked up a copy of noted Lexington historian J. Winston Coleman Jr.’s book,…
Battle of Blue Licks Anniversary Weekend includes camps, historical programs, two battle re-enactments
Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park will commemorate the anniversary of the Revolutionary War battle with its annual re-enactment weekend…
Governor’s Mansion centennial celebration helps mansion’s endowment reach $1.1 million
The Kentucky Executive Mansion Foundation Inc. today announced that its endowment has reached $1.1 million, thanks to events and sponsorships…
KOHS and KSP launch new ‘Move Over’ campaign to protect emergency personnel
Every day on our roadways, emergency responders and public safety personnel put their lives at risk to protect the citizens…
More than 200 farmers markets and individual producers expand access to low-income Kentuckians
Low-income families can use their food assistance benefits to buy fresh, nutritious local foods at more Kentucky farmers markets than…
Celebrate the life of Kentucky Opera’s David Roth with a tribute July 30 at Brown Theatre
A celebration of life for Kentucky Opera’s general director, David Roth, has been set for Thursday, July 30 at 2…
Bluegrass & Backroads: On-the-farm visits just part of the job for equine veterinarians at Rood & Riddle
Kentucky is a state defined by its history and noted for a number of things, not the least of which…
Kentucky Board of education to consider appointing interim commissioner to serve up to two months
By Brad Hughes Special to NKyTribune It’s looking more and more like there will be a interim commissioner of education…
Confederate flag merchandise no longer sold at state parks; move follows recent shootings in Charleston
The Kentucky Department of Parks will no longer sell Confederate battle flags or merchandise featuring the flag at park gift…
With $3M investment, Brown-Forman will return Old Forester bourbon to its Louisville roots
Another bourbon distiller is returning to its roots in Louisville’s historic Whiskey Row. Gov. Steve Beshear and Mayor Greg Fischer…
Historic mosaic murals: A personal tale of move from Union Terminal to CVG — now to convention center
By Tom Block Special to the NKyTribune The wonderful mosaic murals that were originally created for Cincinnati’s Union Terminal are…
Kentucky’s ‘rainy day fund’ increases to $209.4M with addition of 2015 surplus funds
Kentucky’s “rainy day fund” received an $82.5 million boost today, increasing the fund balance to $209.4 million. The $82.5 million…
United Way of Bluegrass, NaviGo College and Career Prep to offer scholars program in Central Kentucky
United Way of the Bluegrass has joined forces with NaviGo College and Career Prep Services to present the NaviGo Scholars…
Biblical text from ancient Hebrew scroll revealed with help of UK professor, team of student researchers
By Whitney Harder Special to KyForward A “virtual unwrapping tool” created by University of Kentucky’s Brent Seales and a team…
After a brief career at the Kentucky Derby Museum, Au Moon will get back to his real job — racing
By Gavin LaPaille Special to the NKyTribune Former Kentucky Derby Museum Resident Thoroughbred Au Moon seemingly ended his racing career…
Bluegrass & Backroads: ‘Open wide’ takes on new meaning for zoo dentist Thomas Clark
Kentucky is a state defined by its history and noted for a number of things, not the least of which…
Kentucky’s jobless rate dips to 5.1 percent in June, down from 5.2 percent in May
Kentucky’s preliminary June unemployment rate dipped to a seasonally adjusted 5.1 percent from a revised 5.2 percent in May 2015,…
Ky Arts Council, Innovation Network and MACED team up to offer training programs for creative entrepreneurs
Kentucky artists, creative entrepreneurs and other small businesses that fall within the realm of the creative industry can attain comprehensive…
Louisville’s Forecastle Festival, with Sam Smith among headliners, ready for 13th year
By Jonathan Coffman NKyTribune intern Sam Smith, My Morning Jacket and Widespread Panic are among the top acts on board…
Governor declares state of emergency to expedite assistance to storm-ravaged counties
Gov. Steve Beshear has declared a state of emergency to allow local officials immediate access to state resources to assist…