‘Adoption czar’ Dan Dumas’ contract terminated as Gov. Bevin decides to ‘move in a different direction’
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A spokesman for Gov. Matt Bevin said the decision to terminate the contract of the…
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Here is the list of the 70 programs that Gov. Matt Bevin’s proposed budget eliminates altogether
Gov. Matt Bevin unveiled the highlights of his proposed budget Tuesday. During his State of the Commonwealth and Budget speech,…
U.S. Civil Rights Trail launched on MLK Day, involves more than 130 landmarks; KY hosts three sites
Visitors can literally walk in the footsteps of Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Medgar Evers, John Lewis and other…
Serving Up Solutions Dinner in Frankfort will benefit Kentucky’s hungry, focus on finding answers
United States Ambassador Kelly Craft, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce President Joe Craft, Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles, State Representative Phillip Pratt,…
Learning sessions scheduled for January to review revised Kentucky Work Ready Communities criteria
The Education and Workforce Development Cabinet and the Kentucky Workforce Innovation Board (KWIB) will host learning sessions on January 16…
Churchill Downs breaks ground on new $60 milliion ‘Derby City Gaming’ facility, sets fall 2018 opening
Churchill Downs Racetrack broke ground Wednesday on its new $60 million historical racing machine facility in Louisville. Derby City Gaming,…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Some facts about the Blue Jay, the lovable bully at the backyard bird feeder
Striking blue plumage, and raucous calls, have enamored the Blue Jay to generations of bird watchers across Kentucky. At home…
Kentucky State Parks invite you to celebrate New Year’s Eve with dinner, entertainment, dancing . . .
The Kentucky State Parks will celebrate the start of 2018 with several New Year’s Eve parties and events planned at…
Marsy’s Law for crime victims rights gaining momentum going into the legislative session
Marsy’s Law for Kentucky, an effort supporting constitutional rights for crime victims, continues to gain momentum going into the legislative…
December 31 is the deadline to change party registration for voting in 2018 primary election
Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes is reminding registered voters who wish to vote in another party’s May 2018 Primary…
Former All-SEC, University of Kentucky football athlete Joey Couch dies at age 49 in Paintsville
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Joey Couch, a former All-SEC nose guard at Kentucky and a legendary high school athlete…
State Department of Juvenile Justice offering grants for providing in-home services for at-risk youth
The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice announced that approximately $222,000 in federal funds will be available for community programs that…
State chamber leads discussion highlighting link between illegal opioid, low workforce participation
Business leaders, public officials and caregivers discussed a major threat to public health and economy. The Kentucky Chamber of…
Some reminders from AAA about how to deal with colder weather, snow on the road — be prepared
With the first snow of the season, AAA is providing a refresher on driving during snowy and icy conditions and winter car care prep….
Feds dismantle large drug trafficking organization in Louisville area, making 17 arrests
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Federal authorities dismantled a large drug trafficking organization in the Louisville area making 17 arrests…
Kentucky Lottery sales remain positive, trend ahead of last year’s record; total to-date income $106 million
Kentucky Lottery sales continue to trend ahead of last year’s record-breaking sales, according to a report in Friday’s meeting of…
YWCA Greater Cincinnati seeking applicants for Mamie Earl Sells Scholarship for high school seniors
The YWCA Greater Cincinnati is offering a scholarship opportunity for African American female high school seniors who have overcome significant…
CVG’s popular miniature therapy horse program wins Airport Council International-North American award
The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport’s (CVG) miniature therapy horse program won another industry award, this time from Airport Council International…
Kentucky’s agricultural income rebounds but still below records; we have a lot of chickens
Kentucky agricultural cash receipts and net farm income rebounded in the past year from 2016 levels, but are still well…
Ag Commissioner Quarles asks students to enter ‘Farm Gate to Dinner Plate’ poster, essay contest
Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles invites Kentucky students to show in words and pictures how food gets “From Farm Gate to…
Kentucky School Boards Association says it will support legislation making all schools tobacco-free
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Usually opposed to statewide mandates on schools, the Kentucky School Boards Association says it…
Ark Encounter in Williamstown to offer animated laser-projection show through the holiday season
During the Christmas season and into the New Year, Ark Encounter guests can experience the wonder of a spectacular new…