CAROL Act, sponsored by U.S. Rep. Andy Barr in honor of late wife, signed into law by President Biden
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation sponsored by U.S. Rep. Andy Barr, R-Lexington, to fund a grant program supporting research…
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Boone Co. Judge Executive Gary Moore named to national Opioid Solutions Leadership Network
Four Kentucky leaders, including three board members at the Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo), have been selected to the Opioid…
Two leading compilers of abortion data issue unique reports giving insight into U.S. abortion incidence
By Tessa Redmond Kentucky Today Two of the nation’s leading compilers of abortion data published unique reports providing insight into…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Water conditions improving in Western Kentucky for start of waterfowl season
Unseasonably dry conditions in the western third of Kentucky during the late summer and early fall caused many small river…
Kentucky’s fall wildfire hazard season begins today, know outdoor burn restrictions and be ‘Firewise’
Kentuckians are urged to be alert as Fall wildfire hazard season begins on October 1, bringing outdoor burning restrictions to…
A storied Kentucky coal town ‘dissolves’ to save itself, others across the commonwealth may follow
By Katie Myers Ohio Valley ReSource The mayor of Blackey stepped down years ago. The city council dwindled down to…
KY attorney general’s office launches awareness campaign to protect consumers from scams, fraud
The Kentucky Attorney General’s office announced its Office of Senior Protection has launched an awareness campaign to protect Kentucky consumers…
Officers killed during June 30 shootout in Floyd County recognized by General Assembly committee
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Law enforcement officers who were killed and wounded during a June 30 shootout in Floyd…
Floyd County man faces murder charges after killing two police officers during Thursday night rampage
Kentucky Today An Eastern Kentucky man who opened fire on police officers attempting to serve a warrant related to domestic…
Customs officials intercept shipments of illegal drugs at Port of Louisville — and the work never stops
Since May 1, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Louisville have stopped 407 pounds of…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Cumberland River basin a haven for hunters, anglers and wildlife enthusiasts
Editor’s Note: This is part one of the sixth article in an occasional series profiling the river basins of Kentucky….
Art Lander’s Outdoors: As hot weather sets in, some of Ky’s best black bass fishing happens after sunset
When hot weather and bright sun settle in for the summer, some of the best fishing for black bass in…
Action Tank accepting applications for City Council Bootcamp from NKY; application deadline Jun 29
City Council Bootcamp, a free, nonpartisan, arts-driven program for engaged community members interested in becoming better policymakers at the local…
Coal prices are surging, but labor shortage, shifting market make a boom for Appalachia unlikely
By Justin Hicks Ohio Valley ReSource David Byrd, of Sulphur, is one of the few people left who sell coal…
Kentucky’s Noah Thompson, a country singer from Louisa, takes top American Idol crown
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today The Country Music Highway has a newcomer on the road to stardom. Noah Thompson, the…
KYTC provides tips to improve riding safety during Motorcycle and Bike Safety Awareness Month in May
In recognition of May as Motorcycle and Bike Safety Awareness Month, the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) is joining…
AAA: Consumers see relief at the pump as gas prices shift into reverse; Kentucky average price at $3.85
The cost of gasoline has continued to slide due to falling oil prices. The global oil market has seen lower…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Finding shed deer antlers a late winter treasure hunt for avid deer hunters
It’s a good time to look for shed deer antlers in the woods and fields of Kentucky. “Shed hunting” is…
Registration open for fourth Kentucky Local Food Systems Summit set for March 23 in Lexington
Harvesting inspiration and innovation is the theme of this year’s Kentucky Local Food Systems Summit. The summit is again co-hosted…
AAA: ‘Flat out’ — avoid these two tire troubles this winter to also avoid a tire-related emergency event
During the first few weeks of 2022, AAA Roadside Rescuers in Central Kentucky responded to an average of more than 48…
Kentucky advocacy groups renew push for expanded voting rights ahead of midterm elections
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Advocacy groups in Kentucky say they’re focused on expanding voting rights for former felons…
U.S. DOT announces Historic Bridge Investment: KY to get $438.2m to improve thousands of bridges
The U.S. Department of Transportation launched an historic Bridge Replacement, Rehabilitation, Preservation, Protection, and Construction Program (Bridge Formula Program), made…