KDFWR to open applications for dove quota hunts Aug. 18; new hunts at Big Rivers, KY River WMAs
Four new dove quota hunts are being offered this season by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources in…
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Art Lander’s Outdoors: How to avoid heat stroke and sunburn when participating in outdoor activites
Here in the Ohio Valley our summers can be brutal, with so much heat and humidity. This summer has been…
U.S. Customs and Border Protection seizes counterfeit designer watches at hub in Louisville
One of the most common counterfeited items seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers are watches, and one…
Bluegrass Wildlife: To preserve nature for ourselves, future generations, limiting access will be necessary
By Dr. Howard Whiteman Murray State University Walking back from a morning hike, I was astonished by the site in…
Only one week remains to get discounted early bird tickets to Kentucky State Fair; prices increase Aug. 5
The Kentucky State Fair says this the final week to purchase $9 early bird tickets, which include parking. Early bird…
Rail Explorers offer first-ever railbike tours of Horse Capitol, KY River along Bluegrass Scenic Railroad
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The beauty of horse farms, limestone cliffs, and river views are on full display during…
With legal sports wagering on horizon, Beshear signs regulation to fund problem gambling assistance
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today As Kentucky prepares for sports wagering to begin in early September, Gov. Andy Beshear has…
Law enforcement officers from across the state graduate from state’s basic training academy
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that 33 law enforcement officers from agencies across the state have graduated the Kentucky Department of…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Butler Lake offers fishing, boating minutes from downtown Carrollton
This is the sixteenth article in an occasional series on small lakes in central and eastern Kentucky. Butler Lake is…
$1 billion solar project planned on former site of Starfire stripmine in Eastern Kentucky
By Liam Niemeyer Kentucky Lantern It was a little over five years ago when Philip Marsh looked over the thousands…
Department of Financial Institutions 2022 annual report summarizes ‘Year of change for Kentucky’
The Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) on Tuesday released its 2022 annual report, summarizing the status of Kentucky’s financial…
Rep. Hal Rogers pushes to fast-track federal prison project in Letcher County despite local opposition
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service A more than $500 million proposed federal prison project, which would sit on a…
Bluegrass Wildlife: An unusual and interesting bird, the nighthawk can be found in varying habitats
By Dr. Howard Whiteman Murray State University Walking through a parking lot toward my car one evening, I heard an…
KDFWR to host Hunter Education Day August 5 in conjunction with National Shooting Sports Month
In conjunction with National Shooting Sports Month in August, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is hosting a…
Rep. Moser testifies in favor of an expungement bill for low-level, non-violent convictions
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today State law allows Kentuckians with low-level, non-violent convictions to have their criminal record expunged after…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: The underappreciated black crappie is often overlooked as an incidental catch
The Black Crappie (Promoxis nigromaculatus) is a native species that’s somewhat under appreciated. Crappie fishing is tremendously popular in Kentucky,…
Kentucky State Police annual statewide crime report shows drop in serious crime rates in 2022
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) on Wednesday released the annual statewide crime report, which indicated a drop in overall serious…
KSP seeking third consecutive win as ‘America’s Best Looking Cruiser’; vote online through July 31
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky State Police (KSP) is seeking its third consecutive win as “America’s Best-Looking Cruiser,”…
League of Women Voters of Kentucky announces two new local leagues, including Northern Kentucky
The League of Women Voters of Kentucky has announced the formation of two local leagues — the League of Women…
AppHarvest changes leadership; Governor says ‘sustainable food company’ has place in state’s future
By McKenna Horsley The Kentucky Lantern The sustainable food company, AppHarvest based in Morehead, announced a change in leadership last…
Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority pleased with results in first year of Racetrack Safety Program
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) says it has made important strides during the…
ACLU files brief in lawsuit seeking to throw out redistricting plan enacted by legislature in ’22
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky has filed an Amicus brief with the Kentucky…