Rep. Jody Richards, 80, former House Speaker, is among those who are retiring from the legislature
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A large number of Kentucky lawmakers are not seeking re-election this year, so barring a…
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UK students develop wind-powered grain drying system that could improve food sources in Africa
By Katie Pratt University of Kentucky A wind-powered grain drying system developed by students in the University of Kentucky College…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: As wet weather continues, monitor lake and river levels for fishing success
Our wet spring continues. Many of the state’s best fishing lakes are very high now, and localized flooding is likely…
Old Man Winter isn’t giving up — Winter Storm Watch for portions of KY but not Boone, Campbell, Kenton
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today We may be two weeks into spring, but Old Man Winter is not yet done…
High winds swept through the state overnight, at least two people injured; freeze warnings for NKY
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Severe weather that struck parts of Kentucky overnight and into the morning left at least…
University of Louisville names Neeli Bendapudi as 18th president; she will start May 15
Dr. Neeli Bendapudi, provost at the University of Kansas, has been selected as the 18th president of the University of Louisville….
‘Children Maltreatment 2016’ report show Kentucky’s child abuse rate at double the national average
Kentucky continues to see a rise in child abuse. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Children’s Bureau “Child…
Kentucky Army veteran to be awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously in White House ceremony
Kentuckian and World War II U.S. Army veteran First Lieutenant Garlin Murl Conner, of Clinton County, will be posthumously awarded…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: After a messy March, weather is improving in time for Spring wild turkey season
After a messy March, filled with snow squalls and cold rains, the weather is beginning to warm up, just in…
39th Annual YWCA Greater Cincinnati Career Women of Achievement names eight award winners
Eight Cincinnati-area women have been selected as 2018 YWCA Greater Cincinnati Career Women of Achievement for their outstanding leadership, vision,…
AG Beshear warns of telemarketing scam offering instant credit card debt relief for a fee
In a new scam alert issued by Attorney General Andy Beshear, Kentuckians are being warned of telemarketing calls offering instant…
House-Senate committee meeting today on hashing out state budget but have big task ahead of them
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A House-Senate conference committee starts working today on the two-year state budget bills from the…
More than a thousand teachers, public school employees rally at Capitol to make voices heard
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A cold, blustery day failed to keep well more than a thousand teachers and other…
UK College of Ag to grow malaria-fighting plant as part of cooperative agreement with ArtemiFlow
By Jeff Franklin University of Kentucky University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment researchers will grow the malaria-fighting…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: The return of the cheerful Eastern Bluebird helps makes April special
For outdoor enthusiasts, there’s no month quite like April. Spring is coming on, days are warming and lengthening, and there’s…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Time to scout and develop a game plan as spring turkey season approaches
By Kevin Kelly Special to KyForward The landscape awakens almost spontaneously from its winter slumber. Winter flocks break up into…
Governor asks for Presidential Disaster Declaration for flood damage in 22 eastern KY counties
Governor Matt Bevin had sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration for 22 eastern Kentucky…
Sick, injured bald eagle — ‘Eleanor’ — successfully rehabilitated and released on Paintsville Lake
A rehabilitated bald eagle has been released back into the wild at Paintsville Lake State Park after recovering from injuries…
Traveling Kentucky-specific Vietnam Wall replica to debut at State Capitol Rotunda March 12
A Kentucky-specific replica of the Vietnam Wall will begin its traveling career at the State Capitol Rotunda Monday at 2…
Pearse Lyons, founder of Alltech and ‘visionary entrepreneur’ dies of acute lung condition at age 73
Alltech has announceed the passing of its founder and president, Dr. Pearse Lyons on Thursday, March 8, due to an…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Seasonal flooding impacts fish populations in Kentucky’s waterways
Seasonal flooding impacts fish populations in Kentucky’s rivers, lakes, and small streams. The impacts are both positive and negative, with…
Kentucky Horse Park, Derby Museum team up to offer exclusive, guided tours called ‘Legacy and Legend’
The Kentucky Horse Park and the Kentucky Derby Museum have partnered on an exclusive, guided tour experience for guests to…