Starting today, 15-year-olds can sign up for times, locations for driver’s permit
Beginning today, 15-year-old Kentuckians can visit the Kentucky State Police website to search for times and locations to apply for…
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National Weather Service predicts another round of severe weather and flooding
Kentucky Today/NKyTribune Staff report While there were no injuries reported in Kentucky due to Sunday’s storms, the National Weather Service…
Significant rollback of Kentucky’s regulation of water pollution becomes law following GOP veto override
By Liam Niemeyer Kentucky Lantern A controversial bill that would significantly roll back Kentucky’s ability to regulate water pollution will…
Keeneland Spring Meet opens April 4 for 15 days of Thoroughbred racing; plan your trip
Keeneland opens its Spring Meet on Friday, April 4 to launch 15 days of Thoroughbred racing along with a slate…
League of Women Voters of Kentucky holds ‘democracy rally’ in state Capitol Rotunda
The League of Women Voters of Kentucky (LWVKY) held The Democracy Principle Rally in the Kentucky Capitol Rotunda on Friday….
Art Lander’s Outdoors: A spinning rod and reel combination should be top choice for anglers
If an angler could only have just one type of rod and reel, the logical choice would be spinning tackle….
League of Women Voters to rally in state Capitol rotunda Friday for the ‘democracy principle’
The League of Women Voters of Kentucky is calling on all League members, friends, and citizen advocacy groups to unite…
Kentucky Arts Council accepting artwork submissions for Governor’s Derby Exhibit
The Kentucky Arts Council invites all Kentucky visual artists to submit work for consideration in the upcoming Governor’s Derby Exhibit…
Youth gun deaths in the US have surged 50% since 2019
By Amanda Hernández Kentucky Lantern Firearm-related deaths among children and teenagers in the United States have risen sharply in recent…
Be aware and drive carefully, it’s fieldwork and planting time — share the road with farm equipment
It’s spring fieldwork and planting time in Kentucky, and the Kentucky Soybean Board is reminding those who are driving farm…
Gas prices begin expected seasonal increase as summer blend fuels begin to affect pump prices
After weeks of little movement, the national average for a gallon of gas increased by about 4 cents over the…
Urban Sites names Kate Green president, a new position, for the growing organization
Urban Sites, a real estate development, construction, and management company that has played a prominent role in preserving and revitalizing…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: KY’s Wildlife Action Plan outlines species of greatest conservation need
Kentucky’s State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) summarizes the status of the state’s vulnerable wildlife species and the condition of their…
The best way to help disaster victims is to donate to funds set up for that purpose
Governor Andy Beshear launched the Team Kentucky Storm Relief Fund to benefit those those counties affected by devastating flooding. To…
Kentucky State Police accepting applications for Youth Academy Program at Trooper Island in July
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky State Police (KSP) are encouraging young Kentuckians interested in a career in law enforcement…
FEMA has approved $20.6 million in housing and assistance to 3,500 households in flooding disaster counties
As of March 17, FEMA has approved more than $20.6 million in housing and other types of assistance to more…
Kentucky spring hunting to kick off with youth-only turkey season, followed by general season
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky’s spring hunting seasons kick off with the youth-only turkey season April 5-6, followed by…
Drivers urged to prepare for adverse conditions during Severe Weather Awareness Week March 16-22
Spring and summer are a time to keep an eye to the sky and stay weather-aware, and as those living…
As spring travel season approaches, Kentucky sees third lowest gas prices in nation
Despite increased demand, gas prices dipped lower this week, with the national average at $3.07 per gallon, about 3 cents…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: American woodcock, a unique migratory bird with distinctive appearance, behavior
The American Woodcock (Scolopax minor), a.k.a. Timberdoodle, is a migratory game bird in the shorebird family Scolopacidae. Its appearance is…
Unemployment Assistance open to individuals in 14 designated counties due storms, flooding
Gov. Andy Beshear is reminding Kentuckians the state is accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) from individuals in 14…
McConnell introduces bill to protect farmland from capital gains tax if kept agricultural
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell introduced The Protecting American Farmlands Act, legislation that reduces the tax burden on selling farmland, encouraging…