U.S. Postal Service to unveil Railroad Stations Forever stamps at Union Terminal Thursday
The U.S. Postal Service will commemorate the history and romance of train travel by unveiling Railroad Stations Forever stamps at…
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In unexpected move, the House tables a bill banning ‘gray machines’ that have proliferated across state
Staff report In a surprise move last week, a proposal to ban “gray machines” — or “skills games” — was…
Storm damage in western, central sections of state, two tornadoes, flash flooding, high winds reported
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today At least five people have been confirmed dead and hundreds of thousands are without power…
Red tape with federal programs hinders Kentucky school nutrition directors’ ability to feed kids
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Red tape and other hurdles are getting in the way, especially for those children…
Visitors to Daniel Boone National Forest encouraged to check prescribed burn schedule during March
The Daniel Boone National Forest is planning to begin prescribed burning of locations across the forest in March. Prescribed burns…
Safe at Home Act passes unanimously in Kentucky Senate; KET board change advances
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation aimed at improving the protection for victims of domestic violence, human trafficking and other…
Republican Kentucky gubernatorial candidate Ryan Quarles endorses legalizing medical marijuana
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Republican Gubernatorial candidate Ryan Quarles vowed to work to legalize medical marijuana in Kentucky during…
Kentuckians encouraged to prepare for spring storms during Severe Weather Awareness week March 1-7
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky is no stranger to severe weather, and the last three years have shown that…
Agriculture Department extends application deadline for Specialty Crop Block Grant Program to March 3
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture has announced the deadline has been extended to apply for the Specialty Crop Block Grant…
School bus drivers serve as an important link between Kentucky’s communities and schools
Lisa Williamson has driven the same route for Crittenden County Schools twice a day every school day for the last…
AAA: Gas prices fall primarily because oil price fell about $5 a barrel; tips to make the most of your trip
The national average for a gallon of gas fell 4 cents since last week to $3.38. The main reason is…
Kentucky Secretary of State marks 307,000 inactive voters removed from voter rolls since January 2020
The Kentucky Secretary of State’s office reported more than 307,000 inactive individuals have been removed from the voter rolls since…
Rep. Doan’s bill limiting mandatory dues to Kentucky Bar Association passes out of committee to House
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Over the objections of Chief Justice Laurance B. VanMeter, the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday…
Democrat Cassie Chambers Armstrong takes seat in state Senate, filling vacancy left by Morgan McGarvey
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Democrats held on to one of their few seats in the Kentucky Senate, following Tuesday’s…
KDA to co-host Kentucky Local Food Systems Summit March 29 at Kroger Field in Lexington
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) will again co-host the Kentucky Local Food Systems Summit March 29 at the University…
Gas prices remain steady nationwide as Kentucky continues decline; state average now at $3.04
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today While the average nationwide cost of gasoline remained steady over the past week, the price…
Nominate your community favorites for the 2023 Best in Kentucky Awards now through February 28
Every Kentucky community has its favorite restaurants, destinations and people, and now is the chance to have them recognized as…
Burning restrictions in place through April 30 as Kentucky’s spring wildfire season begins
The Spring Wildfire Hazard Season throughout Kentucky is underway and lasts until April 30. The law prohibits any person from…
Beshear signs bill that cuts income tax rate to four percent, a Republican legislative priority
Gov. Andy Beshear signed legislation Friday that will lower the state income tax rate to four percent on Jan.1, 2024,…
Community Supported Agriculture Week Feb. 20-24 highlights direct-from-farm purchasing
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture has announced that Kentucky Proud, the official agricultural marketing brand of the state, will co-host…
Senate approves Schickel-sponsored bill to reopen Capitol Avenue route in Frankfort to vehicular traffic
The Kentucky Senate on Tuesday voted 28-6 in favor of a bill sponsored by Union Senator John Schickel that would…
KDA announces Kentucky Proud grant opportunities available to businesses, local organizations
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture has announced the opening of several Kentucky Proud grant funding opportunities. “The Kentucky Department of…