Explaining Kentucky’s recently-passed utility tax legislation taking effect on January 1
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky General Assembly passed legislation this year ending the 6% sales tax exemption in…
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For first time this year average price for gas in Kentucky has fallen below $3 a gallon mark
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today For the first time since last year, the average price for a gallon of gas…
General Fund receipts increase 5.3 percent; Road Fund rises 6.2 percent in state’s latest report
State Budget Director John Hicks reported today that General Fund receipts rose 5.3 percent in November compared to last year….
Road report: KYTC reports highway work to watch for this week; be wary of delays, closings
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 would like the public to be aware of reports of road work in the…
Gallatin County Schools’ Heather LeBlanc receives KY Education Support Staff Professional Award
Gallatin County Schools Early Childhood Coordinator Heather LeBlanc was honored with the 2022-2023 Kentucky Education Support Staff Professional (KESSP) Award….
Two leading compilers of abortion data issue unique reports giving insight into U.S. abortion incidence
By Tessa Redmond Kentucky Today Two of the nation’s leading compilers of abortion data published unique reports providing insight into…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: North American bird population trends — the good news and the bad
The recently released State of the Birds report for the U.S. reveals two population trends, one hopeful, one dire. Long-term…
With holiday festivities on the horizon, Office of Highway Safety reminding Kyians to plan safe rides
To keep Kentucky roadways as safe as possible through the holidays, the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety is joining the…
Bill named for late wife of Congressman Andy Barr on way to president’s desk after final passage
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation sponsored by U.S. Rep. Andy Barr, R-Lexington, to fund a grant program supporting research…
KY Horse Park wants new hires out of state merit system, eyes room tax, wants larger commission
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter The Kentucky Horse Park wants state lawmakers to approve legislation that would exclude its new…
Kentucky State Police offer tips for avoiding becoming a target for holiday-related thefts
With the Thanksgiving holiday behind us and the Christmas season now in full swing, the Kentucky State Police say they…
U.S. sixth Circuit rules in favor of airmen seeking religious exemption from COVID vaccine
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati has ruled in favor of 18…
KY HBPA head Marty Maline announces retirement; Joe Clabes named interim executive director
Marty Maline is retiring as executive director of the Kentucky Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association on Dec. 31 after almost…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Some gift-giving ideas for hunters and anglers holiday season fast approaches
With Christmas just three weeks away, now is the time to finish up your shopping. Is there an angler or…
Republicans poised to cut Kentucky income tax again based on revenue boom that could be fleeting
By Tom Loftus Kentucky Lantern Kentucky House Majority Leader Steven Rudy recently told a receptive audience at a Kentucky Chamber…
Former Governor John Y. Brown, dead at 88, honored at Capitol as remarkable leader who ‘did it his way’
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A great salesman, entrepreneur, governor and father – those were the comments from people who…
Rural Kentucky schools work to face challenges associated with childhood trauma among students
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Russell County teachers, staff, counselors, and bus drivers have received intensive training on the…
Former governor John Y. Brown to lie in state in Capitol Tues.; private memorial service Wed.
Gov. Andy Beshear is inviting the public to pay their respects to former Kentucky Governor John Y. Brown Jr., who…
UK placekicker Matt Ruffalo gets Schnellenberger MVP Award in UK’s 26-13 win over Louisville
Kentucky senior placekicker Matt Ruffalo was perfect on the night, kicking two extra points and a career-high four fields goals,…
Superintendents Council approves changes to social studies standards, lists basic documents to be taught
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Local Superintendents Advisory Council approved changes this week to the Kentucky Academic Standards for…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Free-range venison a healthy and versatile alternative to beef, pork and chicken
This time of year, towards the end of modern gun season, thousands of deer hunters have packages of processed venison…
Kentucky Department of Agriculture hemp licensing application window open now through December 31
The window to apply for the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s 2023 hemp licensing program is now open. “Regulatory inaction toward…