At least 19 dead as tornadoes, severe storms tear through southeastern Kentucky
By Liam Niemeyer and Jamie Lucke Kentucky Lantern The death toll from recent severe weather in Kentucky has reached 19,…
Region/State
Read More
Multiple fatalities confirmed following Friday night storms in Southeastern Kentucky
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today At least 20 deaths have been confirmed from violent tornadoes that swept through the commonwealth…
Judge orders NIOSH workers for coal miner health back to work after ‘illegal’ action poses risks
By Caity Coyne West Virginia Watch, via Kentucky Lantern A federal judge this week ordered the “full restoration” of services…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: White-tailed deer remain one of Kentucky’s greatest conservation success stories
May and June are important months in the life of white-tailed deer. That’s when does give birth to fawns, start…
KYTC reminding mortorists to use caution as District 6 striping operations get underway
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 6 Office is alerting motorists that districtwide roadway striping is now underway. Contractors have…
Following months-long court battle, challengers to Kentucky vaping law dismiss federal lawsuit
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Attorney General Russell Coleman announced a major victory Wednesday in upholding a Kentucky law to…
McConnell announces HUD is allocating $1.5 million to state recovery housing program
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell, R-Louisville, announced on Monday the Department of Housing and Urban Development…
KY’s ‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign underway through June 1; drivers reminded to buckle up, use car seats
Kentuckians are reminded to buckle up and properly secure children in car or booster seats to keep themselves safe throughout…
Kentucky’s entire congressional delegation asks President for major disaster declaration
Kentucky’s federal delegation, including U.S. Senators Mitch McConnell, Rand Paul, and Representatives Hal Rogers (KY-05), Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Andy Barr…
Senators McConnell and Guthrie introduce bill that would expand Mammouth Cave National Park
Kentucky’s most well-known national park could be getting bigger, as U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell, R-Louisville, and U.S. Congressman Brett Guthrie,…
KY voter registrations flat in April with increase of only 599 new voters; over 4,800 removed from roles
The Kentucky Secretary of State’s office has announced April Kentucky voter registration was flat, with an increase of only 599…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Kentucky’s bullfrog season opens May 16, as spring warms into summer
The mating call of the bullfrog is a sound we associate with summer. It’s a deep, cow-like bellow. While many…
Kentucky Venues unveils new website, campaign, and opens entires for 2025 State Fair August 14-24
The smell of fried delights, the sound of live music, and the joy of shared moments are almost here as…
U.S. Forest Service launches online firewood permit site for visitors to Daniel Boone National Forest
Firewood permits for the Daniel Boone National Forest are now available for purchase through a new online E-Permit system. E-permits…
Community Action, Head Start encourage recognition during National Teacher Appreciation Day
May 6 is National Teacher Appreciation Day, and schools across the state will be celebrating educators all week. Members of…
What you need to know: Real ID deadline is fast approaching, required for domestic air travel on May 7
Beginning May 7, 2025, U.S. residents ― including Kentuckians ― will be required to present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license,…
Latest KDFWR testing shows no new signs of chronic wasting disease in wild deer
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has completed its Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: A look at intriguing life cycle, history of cicadas as we ready for their emergence
The cicadas are coming. According to the University of Kentucky Department of Entomology Kentucky will be the epicenter for the…
Kentucky Living magazine now accepting nominations for 2025 Best in Kentucky awards
As visitors flock to the Bluegrass State for the this weekend’s Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Living magazine is shining a light…
Former Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis to appeal to U.S. Supreme Court after 6th Circuit denial
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Former Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis plans to ask the United States Supreme Court to…
New data shows rural Kentucky counties are building more jails as incarceration rates continue to rise
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service New data shows incarceration has ballooned in Kentucky’s rural counties and less populated regions…
Disaster assistance available to individuals 13 counties affected the most by recent flooding
President Donald Trump has approved part of Kentucky’s April 11 request for a Major Disaster Declaration, which includes Individual Assistance for Kentuckians…