Kentucky Open Government Coalition counts down top open government stories of 2023
By Amye Bensenhaver Kentucky Open Government Coalition The Kentucky Open Government Coalition has once again compiled a list of the…
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Senate President Robert files paperwork for reelection in Kentucky District 25
By Chip Hutchinson Kentucky Today Senate President Robert Stivers has filed paperwork to seek re-election from Kentucky’s District 25. Stivers,…
Little change on the week, but dought conditions worsen across the Commonwealth at close of 2023
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today While there has been little change during the past seven days, drought conditions have worsened…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Four types of diving ducks encountered by Kentucky waterfowl hunters
Diving ducks are not as numerous as dabbler ducks in Kentucky, and are encountered in somewhat restricted habitats, most often…
Laurel County native, law veteran Katie Bing named fifth clerk of Supreme Court of Kentucky
Katie Bing has been named clerk of the Supreme Court of Kentucky, making her the fifth person to hold that…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Trout fishing in the Cumberland tailwaters remains hot during winter
By Lee McClellan Kentucky Afield While winter slows down most fishing in Kentucky, trout angling remains hot in the tailwater…
Cincinnati Boat, Sport & Travel Show announces ’24 schedule, stats January 19 at Duke Energy Center
Midwest outdoor enthusiasts can make an escape to the great outdoors as the 66th annual Cincinnati Boat, Sport & Travel…
UK’s Derrick Ramsey played professional football, served as KY Secretary of Education writes memoir
University of Kentucky alumnus and former football star Derrick Ramsey has penned a new memoir about his childhood and career,…
KDFWR received 2023 Wildlife Restoration Award for elk reintroduction in Southeastern Kentucky
The Wildlife Society has honored the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources with its 2023 Wildlife Restoration Award for…
KDA working group releases plan to address Kentucky’s shortage of large animal veterinarians
A working group, made up of agriculture industry stakeholders, has presented its plan to ease Kentucky’s large-animal veterinarian shortage. “I’m…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Dabblers are most abundant duck species in KY, found in a wide variety of waters
Dabbler ducks frequent a wide variety of waters in Kentucky. Waterfowl hunters take them on rivers, streams, small lakes and…
Governor cites Kentucky State Police for 18-month investigation shutting down organized cargo theft
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear announced that over the past 18 months the Kentucky State Police (KSP)…
KDFWR officials monitoring for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza; hunters urged to take precautions
With waterfowl hunting season open, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is asking hunters and the public in…
Advocates say Kentucky’s billions in rainy-day funds should be used to benefit its communities
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service In less than a month, lawmakers will convene for the 2024 Kentucky General Assembly….
Kentucky to receive additional federal grant funding to expand electric vehicle charging network
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear announced that the state will seek to expand its network of electric…
Kentucky’s average price per gallon drops to $2.75 as gas prices fall for 12th consecutive week
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today For the 12th consecutive week, the nation’s average price of gasoline has posted a decline…
KY Supreme Court votes to replace Uniform Bar Examination with NextGen exam beginning in 2027
Kentucky law students sitting for the bar exam will take a different exam than the one currently in use starting…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Furbearers in Kentucky, a diverse group of wildlife with interesting life histories
Kentucky fields, forests and wetlands support more than a dozen species of furbearers, a diverse group of wildlife with interesting…
How many inmates return to prison? Inconsistent state reporting leads to misinterpretation of statistics
By Amanda Hernández Stateline Several states this year have reported lower rates of recidivism, showing that fewer convicted criminals are…
NFPA offers tips to help keep your celebrations safe this December, the top month for U.S. Home Fires
Many hallmarks of the holiday season, including Christmas trees, holiday decorations, and festive meals, present potential fire hazards that contribute…
Child care industry facing ‘scary’ 2024 — hoping for help from the Kentucky General Assembly
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Children’s laughter wafts throughout the iKids Childhood Enrichment Center in the West Kentucky town of Benton, around…
White-tailed deer harvested in Ballard County found to have KY’s first case of Chronic Wasting Disease
Officials with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources announced today that Kentucky has joined the list of states…