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…
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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….
Kentucky’s population shifted older in past decade; Homeownership down, gaps by race widen
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Kentucky’s population is shifting older, new data shows, with the oldest counties in the western…
Emcee announced as preparations continue for 143rd Annual St. Jerome Fancy Farm Picnic August 5
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Planning for the 143rd Annual St. Jerome Fancy Farm Picnic on August 5, where thousands…
Task force looking for solutions to Kentucky’s large-animal veterinarian shortage starts its work
A task force charged with finding solutions to Kentucky’s large-animal veterinarian shortage met in Frankfort this week at the Kentucky…
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky to establish first U.S.-assembled BEV plant in Georgetown
Kentucky has further solidified its place as a national leader in the rapidly growing electric vehicle industry as leaders at…
New research shows Kentucky foster youth transitioning into adulthood face resources gap
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Kentucky’s former foster youth have a steeper climb into adulthood than their peers, according…
Governor orders flags at half staff on June 1 in honor of slain Scott County Deputy Sheriff Caleb Conley
Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Thursday,…
Governor appoints NKY’s Julie Pile and Diana Woods of Lexington to Kentucky Board of Education
Gov. Andy Beshear appointed Julie Pile and Diana Woods to the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) on May 30. Pile,…
NBA’s Stephen Curry enters spirits industry with Gentleman’s Cut bourbon, made in Boone County
Four-time NBA Champion and two-time MVP Stephen Curry is entering the spirits industry with the launch of Gentleman’s Cut Kentucky…
Bluegrass region sees new high — but slowing — in home prices; taking longer to sell homes
Home prices in the region increased to $250,000, tying the second highest median price mark all-time and a new monthly…