Art Lander’s Outdoors: The spotted (Kentucky) bass not recognized as a separate species until 1927
Once thought to be a hybrid between the largemouth bass and smallmouth bass, and easily confused with the largemouth bass…
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Absentee voting now underway for Kentucky’s November 6 General Election
Absentee voting is now underway for Kentucky’s Nov. 6 General Election, Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes announced. “Kentuckians…
Churchill Downs opens its new Derby City Gaming in L’ville, a $65m historical racing facility
Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) is celebrating the grand opening of Derby City Gaming, a $65 million state-of-the-art historical…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Richard Taylor’s new book explores history, inhabitants of Elkhorn Creek
Richard Taylor, a professor of English and Kenan Visiting Writer at Transylvania University, explores the natural history, early inhabitants, and…
Contract review committee puts state agencies on notice about retroactive approval of state contracts
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The co-chairman of the General Assembly’s government contract review committee put state agencies on notice…
Bipartisan panel to hear testimony opposing legalizing marijuana as it considers state drug policy
A former drug policy adviser to presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama will speak in opposition to…
Nucor Corp. plans $650m, 70-job expansion at its Gallatin County plant, to increase capacity
Gov. Matt Bevin announced that Nucor Corp. plans a $650 million, 70-job expansion at its mill near Ghent, Nucor Steel…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: 19th Central Ky. reel makers sparked popularity of bass sport angling in America
The many beautiful, free-flowing streams of Central Kentucky spawned more than bountiful populations of black bass. They encouraged generations of…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: 2018-19 Kentucky Deer Season Preview; Job #1 — Harvest More Does
When Kentucky’s 2018-19 deer season opens tomorrow, with the beginning of archery hunting, opportunities to bring home some venison couldn’t…
Bevin’s legal team files briefs on pension reform bill ahead of September Supreme Court hearing
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Matt Bevin’s legal team filed briefs this week ahead of the Kentucky Supreme Court…
First Lady Glenna Bevin launches ‘Uniting the Community’ to rally support for foster care, adoption
First Lady Glenna Bevin joined with the Governor’s Office of Faith and Community Based Initiatives, Orphan Care Alliance, and 16…
Hero, Sen. John McCain, 81, dies of brain cancer; mourned by a grateful nation for service, patriotism
Senator John McCain, 81, of Arizona, a war hero and 2008 GOP presidential nominee, died Saturday, an aide announced. McCain’s…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: When it comes to bow hunting accuracy it’s all about repetition
Bow hunting accuracy is all about repetition — doing everything the same way every shot. Whether you are punching holes…
Union Terminal’s historic restoration will close the Cincinnati Museum Center Oct. 22 to Nov. 1
As Union Terminal approaches the final weeks of its historic restoration, the entire building will close October 22 through November…
Kentucky Retirement Systems announce interest earned, credited to Tier 3 Hybrid Cash Balance Plan
Kentucky Retirement Systems (KRS) announced today the interest earned and credited to members in its Tier 3, Hybrid Cash Balance…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: A bowhunter’s gear wish list as Kentucky’s archery season for deer approaches
With Kentucky’s 143-day archery season for deer opening in about two weeks, bow hunters are getting their gear ready and…
Twins from West Africa know all about the link between poverty and health; now study healthcare
Growing up in Ghana, West Africa, Alfred and Godfred Mantey recognized the link between poverty and health early on. “Being…
Marshall County High School gets grant for Project School Emergency Response to Violence
Gov. Matt Bevin and U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos have announced a $138,213 Project School Emergency Response to Violence…
Drug problem is creating another — increasing neglect and deaths of children, reports review panel
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The opioid crisis strikes at even the very youngest in Kentucky, according to a group…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Fall squirrel season; summer grilling and smoking; spring-assisted pocket knives
Kentucky’s squirrel season is the longest hunting season on the fall calendar. Opening day is a week from tomorrow, on…
Transportation Cabinet undertaking major project on more than 1,000 bridges in the state over six years
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Calling it unlike anything they’ve done in the past, Transportation Cabinet officials outlined a massive…
Edelen focused on solar project in Pike County, bridging political divide; no time for governor’s race
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A man who is considered by many to be a possible candidate for governor next…