Three officers from NKY among latest class to complete DOCJT basic training academy
The Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) recently graduated 32 law enforcement officers from agencies across the commonwealth have…
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KYTC warns of fraudulent toll collection scam; recipients urged to follow AG’s ID theft guidance
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is warning Kentuckians of fraudulent text messages impersonating tolling agencies, which feature a suspicious link…
Students show off their skills at ’25 Student Technology Leadership Program competition
More than 20,000 people attended the Student Technology Leadership Program State Championship at Rupp Arena in Lexington this week. Students,…
KY Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to hold spring surplus auction May 5 in Frankfort
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will host a live auction to sell surplus items and confiscated hunting…
KYTC kicks off Work Zone Awareness Week, reminds drivers to avoid distraction, slow down
With cones and barrels once again marking the start of road construction season, Gov. Andy Beshear and Kentucky Transportation Cabinet…
Adopted son Jonah Bevin in court again for hearing on his effort to intervene in Bevins’ divorce case
By Deborah Yetter Kentucky Lantern At a hearing Monday over Jonah Bevin’s effort to intervene in the divorce case of…
Spring is busy time for wildlife, but young wildlife should be left alone; here are tips
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today With spring in full swing, more people are encountering young wildlife as they venture outdoors,…
Kentucky Realtors announces additional $100k in flood relief funding
Due to continued severe weather and flooding, Kentucky REALTORS® announced an additional $100,000 in flood relief funding. Kentuckians who have…
Poet, essayist and teacher Kathleen Driskell appointed Kentucky’s 2025-26 Poet Laureate
Gov. Andy Beshear joined Kentucky Poet Laureate Silas House this week to announce the appointment of award-winning poet, essayist and…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Kentucky lake and river levels recovering following severe flooding
The recent historic flooding across the state couldn’t come at a worst time for anglers, the beginning of spring fishing….
Happy Ea$ter: Consumer spending expected to reach near-record high for upcoming holiday
Consumer spending for the upcoming Easter holiday is expected to reach a near-record $23.6 billion nationwide, and overall retail sales…
Boone County railway improvement projects receive part of $3.6 million in state grants
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear has announced the award of more than $3.6 million in state grants…
Kentuckian Vaughn Drake, who was oldest known survivor of Pearl Harbor, dies at 104
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Vaughn P. Drake, Jr., a central Kentucky native who was the oldest known survivor of…
Be prepared for emergence of ‘Bourbon Brood’ of 17-year cicadas, Kentucky is epicenter
By Jennifer Elwell University of Kentucky Kentucky will be the epicenter for the emergence of Brood XIV of 17-year periodical…
‘Struttin’ in the Bluegrass’ underway with Merle Hacker, exploring the spring turkey season
Turkey hunting enthusiasts can experience the thrill of spring turkey hunting as “Struttin’ in the Bluegrass” has returned for its…
FEMA on the ground, an update on disaster assistance in Kentucky
FEMA has provided the following update on disaster assistance in Kentucky: As of Friday, April 11, FEMA has approved more…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: The Eastern whip-poor-will is an elusive bird with a well-known song
The Eastern Whip-poor-will (Antrostomus vociferus) is often heard but seldom observed due to its camouflage plumage. It sings its name…
Bluegrass Wildlife: Honoring a champion of conservation, Maggie Morgan and her legacy
By Howard Whiteman Murray State University In January of 2020, the Four Rivers region lost an important champion of conservation,…
Two Northern Kentuckians among Leadership Kentucky’s 2025 Class of ELEVATE Kentucky
Leadership Kentucky has announced members of the ELEVATE Kentucky Class of 2025. ELEVATE Kentucky began in 2017 and provides young…
Experts say wind energy could be next economic driver for some Kentucky Appalachian communities
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Appalachian communities in Kentucky are poised to become manufacturing hubs for the wind energy…
Dangerous flood waters plague the state; Ohio River should peak on Tuesday
(Editor’s note: Governor Beshear plans to provide an update on the weather and state’s response on Monday morning. The news…
Bluegrass Wildlife: Not all trees are created equal — so watch out for those Bradford pears
By Howard Whiteman Murray State University They are seemingly everywhere these days. Driving on the highway, along the edges of…