National Safe Boating Council offers tips for water safety over the Memorial Day holiday weekend
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Whether you’re a boater, angler, or water sports enthusiast in Kentucky, remember to be responsible…
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Louisville intercept giant African Snails at Port of Louisville
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists intercepted two live giant African snails at…
Scott County deputy sheriff killed during traffic stop on Interstate; suspect in custody
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Scott County sheriff’s deputy Caleb Conley was shot and killed Monday during a traffic stop…
Latest Kentucky tragedy is stark reminder of continued wrong-way crashes; know risk factors
It’s a problem that continues to put all road users at risk: motorists driving the wrong way down a divided…
Beshear, Cameron face-off seen as referendum on culture wars in Kentucky, as rivalry heats up
By McKenna Horsley The Kentucky Lantern Former President Donald Trump helped deliver the Republican nomination for governor to Attorney General…
Motorists reminded to buckle up as annual Memorial Day ‘Click it or Ticket’ campaign begins tomorrow
Kentuckians are reminded to buckle up and properly secure children in car seats or boosters during the annual Click It…
Experience ‘summer summed up’ with entertainment, food, Beerfest and more at KY State Fair Aug 17-27
There’s no place like the Kentucky State Fair where you can find “summer summed up.” The beloved annual event deeply…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Kentucky’s 2023 spring wild turkey season harvest exceeded expectations
Kentucky’s spring wild turkey season ended Sunday, May 7, and it’s not a stretch to say that the harvest numbers…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Lake Jericho is an often overlooked fishing destination off I-71 in Henry Co.
Editor’s note: This is the fourteenth article in an occasional series on small lakes in central and eastern Kentucky. Lake…
Tackling physician shortage, University of Kentucky College of Medicine to graduate largest-ever class
By Allison Perry University of Kentucky In 2013, the Commonwealth of Kentucky Health Care Workforce Capacity Report announced a grim…
Governor invites Kentuckians to Frankfort for Derby Week kickoff celebration Saturday at State Capitol
Governor Andy Beshear on Monday invited Kentuckians to join him at the Capitol on Saturday, April 29, for a festive…
As weather warms and baby animals emerge, officials are reminding Kyians to stay clear of young wildlife
From forests and farms, to neighborhoods and even downtown in our cities, spring brings with it a surge in newborn…
2023 Governor’s Derby Celebration poster by Kentucky artist Richard Sullivan unveiled
The Governor has unveiled this year’s Governor’s Derby Celebration poster. The artist for this year’s poster, Richard Sullivan, is a…
Kentucky Division of Forestry officials say fire at Natural Bridge State Resort Park is 65% contained
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Firefighters from the Kentucky Division of Forestry, U.S. Forest Service Daniel Boone National Forest and…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Lake Shelby offers 64 acres of water with bluegill, crappie, bass and catfish
Editor’s note: This is the thirteenth article in an occasional series on small lakes in central and eastern Kentucky. Lake…
Bestselling author, Laurel County native Silas House named 2023-2024 Kentucky Poet Laureate
Laurel County native and award-winning author Silas House has been appointed Kentucky Poet Laureate by Gov. Andy Beshear. House will…
Wildfire closes trails around Natural Bridge State Report Park in Slade; lodge, cottages remain open
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A large wildfire at Natural Bridge State Resort Park and Nature Preserve in Powell County,…
Three from NKY among 25 young professionals chosen for ELEVATE Kentucky Class of 2023
Leadership Kentucky is has announced members of the ELEVATE Kentucky Class of 2023. ELEVATE Kentucky began in 2017 and has…
Governor orders flags at half-staff today for two soldiers killed when two helicopters crash during training exercise
Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset today,…
Monday at 4 p.m. is deadline to register to vote in the May 16 primary; constitutional offices on ballot
Monday is the registration deadline to be able to take part in the May 16 primary election, in which the…
Foreign crypto mining companies eye Eastern KY for cheap power; critics say it will stress electric grid
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Foreign-owned crypto mining companies are staking out Eastern Kentucky for cheap electricity, and the…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: McNeely Lake in southern Jefferson County has reputation for quality sunfish
Editor’s note: This is the twelfth article in an occasional series on small lakes in central and eastern Kentucky. McNeely…