State Forestry division sends firefighters, equipment to help in Oklahoma fighting wildfires
The Kentucky Division of Forestry (KDF) has dispatched a dozen firefighters to assist the state of Oklahoma, where fires have…
Region/State
Read More
Sweeping Public Education Bill nears passage in legislature, faces final action on House floor
By Ryland Barton Kentucky Public Radio An omnibus bill that would overhaul the state’s education system and gradually remove Common…
Cabinet for Health and Family Services reports ‘successful transition’ to health insurance marketplace
Open Enrollment for 2017 is now complete and Kentucky officials are reporting a successful transition from kynect to the federal…
Local students among winners of statewide ‘Grow Your Dough’ savings campaign
Last week, the Kentucky Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy® recognized student poster contest winners at the state capitol during…
LIFT, FAME roll out on-the-job teacher externships statewide after successful start in NKY
LIFT – Lightweight Innovations For Tomorrow and the Kentucky Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (KY FAME) today announced the pilot…
UK’s 2017 DanceBlue 24-hour marathon raises nearly $1.8 million for pediatric cancer patients
After 24 hours of dancing in anticipation, DanceBlue chairs and committee members revealed the 2017 grand fundraising total of $1,785,286.96…
‘Bridging the Talent Gap’ survey will help identify skill shortages in the state; see it here
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) is part of a statewide group sponsoring a Kentucky Society for Human…
Kentucky Arts Council’s traveling exhibit, ‘The Illustrated Word,’ making its way around the state
Many library patrons may remember the days of flipping through the cards in a card catalog drawer to find information…
First Lady’s Youth Leadership group holds retreat, attends State of Commonwealth Address
The First Lady’s Office, along with Kentucky Youth Advocates, Kosair Charities and Casey Family Programs, this week hosted the third…
Dr. David Stevens of Lexington dies at 87; brother of Alice Sparks, led Lexington smoking ban
David Bruce Stevens, M.D., 87, of Lexington, passed away suddenly of natural causes February 6, 2017, at his home on…
Children’s Advocacy Day at the Capitol urges elected leaders to support ‘Blueprint,’ honors champions
Hundreds of Kentuckians from across the Commonwealth, including over 200 children and youth, are convening in Frankfort today for the…
Fire at Campbellsville University’s athletic Fieldhouse causes extensive damage; no one hurt
Campbellsville University’s H&W Sport Shop Ronnie Hord Fieldhouse caught fire earlier today at approximately 1 p.m. ET. Everyone made it…
Kentucky Equine Education Project planning KEEP Day in Frankfort to discuss equine industry issues
The Kentucky Equine Education Project has scheduled KEEP Day in Frankfort during the 2017 legislative session for Wednesday, February 22, making it…
Entire Sullivan University Physician Assistant Program inaugural class passes certification exam
Every member of Sullivan University’s 2016 Physician Assistant (PA) Program inaugural class have passed the national certification exam. The graduates…
Bibi’s premature hippo calf, Fiona, now has name — and getting lots of loving attention at Cincinnati Zoo
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s week-old hippo calf will be called Fiona, which means “fair.” “Even though Fiona’s not…
Old Time Kentucky: Hickman Courier’s support of secession reflected South’s influence in the Purchase
By Berry Craig NKyTribune columnist One of Kentucky’s oldest newspapers has rebel roots. “The South,” the Hickman Courier editorialized in…
UK College of Agriculture completes first comprehensive animal shelter study in over 20 years
By Aimee Nielson Special to NKyTribune It has been more than two decades since the last comprehensive study of conditions…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Driving Kentucky’s backroads reveals the aerial artistry of the American kestrel
Drive through Central Kentucky backroads and you might get to witness the aerial artistry of the American kestrel (Falco sparverius)….
Kentucky joins legal fight against the Stream Protection Rule, claiming state’s responsibility
Kentucky joined 12 other states in petitioning the United States District Court, in the District of Columbia, to enjoin the…
KY Horse Park withdraws from consideration to host ’22 World Equestrian Games, focusing on own goals
The Kentucky Horse Park Commission has voted to withdraw from consideration for hosting the ninth International Federation for Equestrian Sports…
Rural Blog: Newspaper reports National Park Service officials could have stopped Gatlinburg fire
Former U.S. Forest Service firefighters say National Park Service officials could have stopped wildfires that devastated homes and businesses near…
Second Saturday Hikes program resumes at Lake Barkley State Resort Park on Jan. 14
Lake Barkley State Resort Park will kick off 2017 with the return of Second Saturday Hikes on Jan. 14. The…