Art Lander’s Outdoors: The song sparrow is most common in central and eastern parts of Kentucky
The song sparrow (Melospiza melodia) is a year-round resident, most common today in central and eastern Kentucky, absent or in…
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UK Basketball to visit Northern Kentucky University’s Truist Arena for annual Blue-White Game October 21
After their success in Pikeville a season ago, the Kentucky men’s basketball team will hit the road Northern Kentucky for…
Drivers urged to use extra caution on roadways this fall as deer-related accidents jump 60% in five years
This is the time of year when motorists are most likely to strike a deer, which can be both dangerous…
KY Cabinet for Health and Family services seeking nominations for 2023 Governor’s Service Award
If you know an extraordinary Kentuckian or group that works diligently to improve the lives of others, now is the…
Celebrating 50 Years: Kentucky Extension Master Gardener Program manual available online
By Christopher Carney University of Kentucky The newly revised Kentucky Extension Master Gardener Program training manual, a publication of the…
Six developers to receive funds to start initial phases of EV charging station network in Kentucky
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today As part of his effort to keep Kentucky at the center of the electric vehicle…
Ky Department of Fish and Wildlife now accepting applications for 2024 elk hunting drawing
Hunters lucky enough to be drawn to hunt during Kentucky’s 2023 elk hunt season are afield this fall, taking their…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Making knives from parts is rewarding and yields a handcrafted heirloom
Over the years spent hunting and fishing, and in the kitchen cooking fish and game, a good blade comes in…
Kentucky among most vulnerable states to climate change impacts, says new research
By Liam Niemeyer The Kentucky Lantern A new index measuring 184 categories of public data across more than 70,000 census…
State Administrative Office of Courts says exam for Circuit Court Clerks candidates in ’24 to open Oct. 16
Kentuckians who want to run in the 2024 election for the office of circuit court clerk must register for the…
Kentucky motorists urged to stay alert for walkers during National Pedestrian Safety Month in October
State officials are urging all Kentuckians to work together for the safety of everyone using the Commonwealth’s roadways during National…
University of Louisville officially welcomes Kim Schatzel as 19th president with investiture ceremony
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Although she has been at the helm of the University of Louisville since Feb. 1,…
Fall wildfire season in state starts today with outdoor burning restrictions; help prevent wildfires
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today State officials are urging Kentuckians to be alert as the fall wildfire hazard season begins…
6th Circuit Court of Appeals keeps Sen. Bill 150 in place, rejects block of sex-change treatments
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today A federal appeals court rejected attempts to block Senate Bill 150 Thursday, giving Attorney General…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: WildTail’ documentary recalls one of country’s greatest conservation successes
From the swamps of Florida to the rolling hills of the Bluegrass State, the white-tailed deer has become a wildlife…
More than 300,000 Kentuckians have been charged with marijuana offenses in past two decades
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Kentuckians continue to be charged, jailed and fined for cannabis-related offenses at high rates,…
Matt’s Take: Reds late season crash, primetime Bengals victory
Reds Late Season Crash This past weekend I drove to the ballpark with the hopes of Cincinnati sweeping the Pirates,…
Number of incarcerated kids declines in Kentucky, but advocates say still more alternatives are needed
By Shanteya Hudson Public News Service The number of children behind bars in Kentucky has declined significantly in recent years,…
Artworks seeking community input on public art projects; two online surveys close October 31
ArtWorks, the organization behind Cincinnati’s iconic murals, embarked on a transformative journey with the launch of the New Monument Initiative…
Kentucky farmers are at the mercy of Mother Nature as uncommonly dry conditions persist
By Aimee Nielson University of Kentucky Across Kentucky, pastures are dry. Kentucky farmers are feeling the impact of a…
Governor provides update on sports wagering in advance of statewide mobile launch September 28
Two weeks after opening in-person sports wagering and one week prior to the launch of mobile wagering, Gov. Andy Beshear…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Kentucky’s fall turkey season offers excellent chance to bag that holiday bird
Hunters in Kentucky have lots of opportunities to bag a wild turkey in the fall, considering our long archery season,…