Deer-related accidents increase in Kentucky during fall; motorists should be on alert in November
The arrival of autumn signifies the approaching end of another year as nature prepares for winter dormancy. However, with beautiful…
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Distracted, drunk and drowsy drivers pose dangers to trick-or-treaters, other motorists on Halloween
As Halloween 2020 approaches, AAA is reminding of the risk for a dangerous traffic safety trifecta ― increased pedestrian activity,…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Kentucky’s white-tailed deer harvest is off to strong start as gun season looms
Kentucky’s 2020-21 white-tailed deer season got off to a fast start as the main event, our statewide 16-day modern gun…
Kentucky Downs’ 2021 race meet to run Labor Day Sunday and Monday for first time
Kentucky Downs’ 2021 race meet will again feature six days while racing both the Sunday and Monday of Labor Day…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Buckhorn Lake offers beautiful mountain scenery and muskie hideaway
Editor’s Note: This is the fifth article is a series about Kentucky’s major reservoirs. Buckhorn Lake is in Perry and…
Homecoming for UK College of Dentistry chairman also chance to advocate for minority students
By Mallory Olson University of Kentucky Dr. Zindell Richardson was a University of Kentucky College of Dentistry student in the early…
Recent audit finds several Kentucky counties are in violation of state’s long-standing ethics laws
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today State Auditor Mike Harmon issued a data bulletin on Wednesday in which he says several…
Beshear announces $8.5 million in funding for buses; TANK receives $2.1 million for new diesel buses
Gov. Andy Beshear and other state leaders on Tuesday announced $8.5 million in transportation funding to replace about 170 buses…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Kentucky fall fishing update — watch the weather and monitor water levels
Fall has arrived with a blast of cool air, invigorating both fish and fishermen. Two sure signs of the season…
Boone County man, held in Carroll County, facing multiple child sexual abuse charges
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky State Police at the Campbellsburg Post have charged a Boone County man with more…
Fish and Wildlife offers virtual hunter education; exemption permit now free, limited time only
All of Kentucky’s hunter education requirements can now be fulfilled virtually, eliminating the need for in-person instruction. For those unable…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Kentucky’s newest major reservoir, Yatesville Lake offers excellent fishing
Editor’s note: This is the third article in a series about Kentucky’s major reservoirs. Yatesville Lake is Kentucky’s newest major…
Martin Luther King Jr. State Commission seeks nominations, submissions for 2020 MLK Awards
The Martin Luther King Jr. State Commission is seeking nominations for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards. Nominations…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Cave Run Lake is Kentucky’s top destination for Muskellunge fishing
Editor’s Note: This is the second article in a series about Kentucky’s major resevoirs Cave Run Lake, Kentucky’s top muskie…
Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association to honor state breeders during National Awards event
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association has announced that they will honor breeders selected from 22 states and Canada during…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Taylorsville Lake one of Kentucky’s most popular recreational resevoirs
Editor’s Note: This is the first article in a series about Kentucky’s major resevoirs In part because of its close…
HealthyWoods app helps owners understand woodlands with research-based information
By Carol Lea Spence University of Kentucky A new mobile app makes receiving research-based woodland management information as easy as…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Primarily a river fish, sauger are also present in Kentucky’s Lakes and tailwaters
Editor’s note: This is the ninth article in a series about Kentucky’s gamefish species. The sauger (Sander canadense) is a…
Kelly Stephens appointed clerk of Supreme Court of Kentucky; UK grad succeeds Susan Stokley Clary
For the first time in 25 years, the Supreme Court of Kentucky has a new clerk. The Supreme Court justices…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: 2020-21 Kentucky Deer Season set to open on rescheduled Derby Day
In what must be characterized as the most unlikely juxtaposition of sport, Kentucky’s spring horseracing classic, the Kentucky Derby, will…
Kentucky’s drinking water demonstrates excellence in quality, reliability, annual report shows
Kentucky’s 2019 Drinking Water Compliance Report shows that the Commonwealth’s 434 public water systems consistently produce excellent quality water, and…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: The striped bass is now present in Kentucky’s lakes, tailwaters and rivers
The striped bass (Morone saxatilis), a sleek, powerful fish with firm, white flesh, has long been regarded as one of…