Record-breaking travel expected over July 4 holiday weekend, with 600,000 Kyians planning to hit the road
More than 600,000 Kentuckians will travel a distance of 50 miles or more over the June 30 through July 4…
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Drought-buster rain isn’t, proves only slightly helpful — some counties just keep getting worse
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The rain in Kentucky over the past several days was not enough to be considered…
Bluegrass Wildlife: Mother Nature knows best — please help her clean up mess we’ve made with Earth
By Howard Whiteman Murray State University “Howard Whiteman! You get over here right this minute!” I can hear it echo…
KDFWR reminding Kentuckians to be ‘bear wise’ both at home, and in the outdoors, during summer months
Conservation officers and biologists with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources want to remind the public that sightings…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Easy access, good amenities make Willisburg Lake a treat for boaters, anglers alike
Editor’s note: This is the fifteenth article in an occasional series on small lakes in central and eastern Kentucky. Willisburg…
Sec. of State Michael Adams plans to stay in multi-state voter registration partnership for another year
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams offered his thoughts on Wednesday regarding Kentucky’s continued participation…
Kentucky State Fair adds three more acts to round out its concert series; here’s the full lineup
The Kentucky State Fair is rounding out its Texas Roadhouse Concert Series announcements with three more acts. Joining the lineup are The Oak Ridge…
New Kentucky Proud website aims to better connect consumers to Kentucky-made products
Kentucky Proud, the official agricultural marketing brand of Kentucky, has launched a new website and an easier way for consumers…
Kentucky seeking proposals from private-sector organizations for statewide EV charging network
Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear has announced that the state is seeking proposals from private-sector organizations interested in helping Kentucky…
U.S Customs in Louisville seizes counterfeit trove of designer earrings worth nearly $900k if real
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Louisville inspected a shipment containing a trove of earrings this week that…
Some relief from rain but drought conditions remain for most of state; 10% has no drought
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Despite some welcome rain that fell over parts of Kentucky during the past seven days,…
AAA: Summer travel shaping up to be one of busiest in years — expect crowds, plan ahead
This summer travel season will be one of the busiest seen in years, based on travel data collected locally by AAA. Bookings…
Two Northern Kentuckians named board members of League of Women Voter of Kentucky
The League of Women Voters of Kentucky elected new board members and adopted a new budget and program at its…
One year since nation marked highest-ever gas prices, national average drops $1.45 per gallon
A year ago this week, motorists in Kentucky and across the nation were facing historically high prices at the pumps….
Nearly 3,000 Eastern Kentucky residents eligible for federal program to buyout flood-prone properties
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Nearly a year after the historic flooding in eastern Kentucky residents of Breathitt, Knott,…
Napoleon commissions new warehouse operation in Crittenden, increasing storage, fulfillment capacity
Home products manufacturer Napoleon has announced the commissioning of a newly expanded warehouse operation in Crittenden. The company is the…
What a difference the word ‘or’ makes in controversial anti-trans law
By McKenna Horsley The Kentucky Lantern A disagreement over the meaning of “or” in a controversial anti-trans law has ignited…
Secretary of State Michael Adams reports strong new voter registration — 2,266 new voters
Secretary of State Michael Adams announced that new voter registration remains strong coming out of the May 16 primary election….
McConnell, Guthrie introduce joint bills to expand, protect Mammoth Cave National Park
Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) and U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) have introduced the Mammoth Cave National Park Boundary…
Two animal Rights groups seek action in wake of recent Churchill Downs horse deaths
Tom Latek Kentucky Today After a dozen thoroughbred horse deaths this year, two groups, Animal Wellness Action and The Center…
Ohio River Challenge canoes have embarked on second half of their 250-mile paddle to Louisville
The intrepid paddlers celebrating the Ohio River Challenge will embark on the second half of their journey this morning from…
With summer heat fast approaching, drivers reminded of common items to avoid leaving in hot cars
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today It’s not just children and pets that shouldn’t be left in vehicles during hot weather….