Andy Beshear’s gubernatorial inauguration is Tuesday in Frankfort; here’s the schedule
Kentucky Lantern Voters gave Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman a second term. Next week, they’ll be…
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KY voters registrations surge following November election; affiliation change deadline Dec. 31
Secretary of State Michael Adams announced that voter registration surged in the weeks following the 2023 general election, with 10,607…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Five must-have gifts for the avid hunter on your Christmas shopping list
With the holiday shopping season upon us, here are gift ideas for the avid hunter on your Christmas list: • For…
University of Kentucky board approves undergraduate housing and dining increases
The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees approved a 3.75% housing increase for undergraduate residence halls for 2024-25, along with…
Heaven Hill’s Jessica Pendergrass named 2024 chair of Kentucky Distillers’ Association board of directors
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association has announced Jessica Pendergrass of Heaven Hill Distilleries has been elected 2024 Chair of the non-profit…
Turfway Park’s Winter/Spring Meet highlighted by $700,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks scheduled for March 23
The Turfway Park Holiday Meet continues to unfold in a flurry of festive fervor but as the calendar turns, the…
Governor explains rollout of new KY Automated Vehicle Information System to go online early ’24
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear said the rollout of the new Kentucky Automated Vehicle Information System (KAVIS),…
While it’s mild now, with winter in sight and Winter Weather Awareness week, it’s time to be prepared
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear has signed a proclamation designating Dec. 2-9 as Winter Weather Awareness Week…
Governor, First Lady invite Kentuckians to Frankfort for Christmas parade, lighting of state tree Dec. 9
Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear on Thursday invited Kentuckians to view the Frankfort Christmas Parade and to…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Holiday gift ideas for the Angler on your shopping list
The holiday shopping season is here. Is there an angler on your shopping list? Here are five gift ideas: •…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Holiday shopping suggestions for outdoor enthusiasts from KDFWR
By Ciara Knisely Kentucky Afield No matter what your age or circumstance, no one can deny that receiving a thoughtful…
KDA’s Kentucky Bourbon Trail receives Traverse Award for tourism from KY Travel Industry Assn.
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association’s Kentucky Bourbon Trail (KBT) has received a Traverse Award for Excellence in Kentucky Tourism from the…
Kentucky Department of Agriculture accepting submissions for annual Poster and Essay Contest
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) is now accepting student submissions for its annual Poster and Essay Contest. The theme…
Commentary – Bluegrass Wildlife: A reason to be thankful for turkeys and importance of getting along
By Howard Whiteman Murray State University The sound was raucous and clearly aggressive. As I stood waiting in my tree…
Winter weather approaching — be Winter Ready to identify, reduce the risks cold weather poses
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today With holiday travel and winter weather approaching, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has launched…
Kentucky receives ‘D’ from Shared Hope International for laws surrounding child, youth sex trafficking
By Tessa Redmond Kentucky Today Despite a dismal ‘D’ Report Card, Kentucky ranks in the top tier of all states…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Shopping tips for the young outdoor enthusiast on your holiday shopping list
Black Friday is the unofficial beginning of the holiday shopping season. Is there a boy or girl on your holiday…
No active wildfires remain across Kentucky, thanks to rain and continuing efforts by 300 firefighters
Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear said this week that overnight rain and continuing efforts by more than 300 firefighters have…
Kentucky State Police new, redesigned website, provides user-friendly features, interactive tip tool
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky State Police (KSP) have launched a new, redesigned website, aimed at providing a streamlined,…
Commentary – Bluegrass Wildlife: A bitter taste of the wild — cherish and nurture our wildlife heritage
By Howard Whiteman Murray State University Crawling through a mass of willows in an attempt to stalk a cow elk,…
KYSTATS reports Kentucky’s October unemployment rates increase slighty to 4.2%
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary October 2023 unemployment rate was 4.2%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS). The preliminary…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Live bait may be the key to success when late-season fishing
By Lee McClellan Kentucky Afield Live bait isn’t just a technique for beginners. A fluttering minnow or chunk of nightcrawler…