Art Lander’s Outdoors: A spinning rod and reel combination should be top choice for anglers
If an angler could only have just one type of rod and reel, the logical choice would be spinning tackle….
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League of Women Voters to rally in state Capitol rotunda Friday for the ‘democracy principle’
The League of Women Voters of Kentucky is calling on all League members, friends, and citizen advocacy groups to unite…
Kentucky Arts Council accepting artwork submissions for Governor’s Derby Exhibit
The Kentucky Arts Council invites all Kentucky visual artists to submit work for consideration in the upcoming Governor’s Derby Exhibit…
Youth gun deaths in the US have surged 50% since 2019
By Amanda Hernández Kentucky Lantern Firearm-related deaths among children and teenagers in the United States have risen sharply in recent…
Be aware and drive carefully, it’s fieldwork and planting time — share the road with farm equipment
It’s spring fieldwork and planting time in Kentucky, and the Kentucky Soybean Board is reminding those who are driving farm…
Gas prices begin expected seasonal increase as summer blend fuels begin to affect pump prices
After weeks of little movement, the national average for a gallon of gas increased by about 4 cents over the…
Urban Sites names Kate Green president, a new position, for the growing organization
Urban Sites, a real estate development, construction, and management company that has played a prominent role in preserving and revitalizing…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: KY’s Wildlife Action Plan outlines species of greatest conservation need
Kentucky’s State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) summarizes the status of the state’s vulnerable wildlife species and the condition of their…
The best way to help disaster victims is to donate to funds set up for that purpose
Governor Andy Beshear launched the Team Kentucky Storm Relief Fund to benefit those those counties affected by devastating flooding. To…
Kentucky State Police accepting applications for Youth Academy Program at Trooper Island in July
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky State Police (KSP) are encouraging young Kentuckians interested in a career in law enforcement…
FEMA has approved $20.6 million in housing and assistance to 3,500 households in flooding disaster counties
As of March 17, FEMA has approved more than $20.6 million in housing and other types of assistance to more…
Kentucky spring hunting to kick off with youth-only turkey season, followed by general season
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky’s spring hunting seasons kick off with the youth-only turkey season April 5-6, followed by…
Drivers urged to prepare for adverse conditions during Severe Weather Awareness Week March 16-22
Spring and summer are a time to keep an eye to the sky and stay weather-aware, and as those living…
As spring travel season approaches, Kentucky sees third lowest gas prices in nation
Despite increased demand, gas prices dipped lower this week, with the national average at $3.07 per gallon, about 3 cents…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: American woodcock, a unique migratory bird with distinctive appearance, behavior
The American Woodcock (Scolopax minor), a.k.a. Timberdoodle, is a migratory game bird in the shorebird family Scolopacidae. Its appearance is…
Unemployment Assistance open to individuals in 14 designated counties due storms, flooding
Gov. Andy Beshear is reminding Kentuckians the state is accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) from individuals in 14…
McConnell introduces bill to protect farmland from capital gains tax if kept agricultural
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell introduced The Protecting American Farmlands Act, legislation that reduces the tax burden on selling farmland, encouraging…
With just days left in KY’s legislative session, here’s a roundup of health-related bills awaiting final passage
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News With just days left in the General Assembly’s short, odd-year session, many health-related bills…
Public invited to forum on open government — prelude to Sunshine Week — in Frankfort March 11
The public is invited to a forum on open government March 11 in Frankfort. The reception and forum are sponsored…
About 300 more soldiers from Fort Campbell are being sent to southern U.S. border
The 101st Airborne Division sent an unspecified number of soldiers to the U.S. southern border in January, and a Thursday…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: River otters are thriving in rivers, streams and wetlands across Kentucky
If you are planning on fishing or boating on Kentucky waterways this spring as temperatures warm up, you are likely…
Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint winner Nobals returns to Turfway Saturday for $125,000 Big Daddy Stakes
Nobals, the 2023 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (Grade I) winner, is set to return to Turfway Park Racing & Gaming…