Tight supply, increased demand cause rise in gas prices; Covington sees 23 cent increase on the week
The national average pump price for a gallon of gas maintained its recent surge, rising seven cents over the past…
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Top state education official says he likely won’t defend charter school law if there’s a court challenge
Kentucky Commissioner of Education Jason Glass said he probably won’t stand behind the state’s new charter school funding law should…
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet accepting entries for 2022 Adopt-a-Highway Art Contest
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has announced entries are being accepted for the 2022 edition of its popular Adopt-a-Highway Art…
Kentucky’s fall wildfire hazard season begins today, know outdoor burn restrictions and be ‘Firewise’
Kentuckians are urged to be alert as Fall wildfire hazard season begins on October 1, bringing outdoor burning restrictions to…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Owen County’s Elmer Davis Lake has reputation for producing quality sunfish
Editor’s note: This is the fifth article in a series on small lakes in central Kentucky. Elmer Davis Lake is…
As distillers set bourbon inventory, fill records, KDA warns tax structure for aging barrels must change
The number of Bourbon barrels in Kentucky reached a record 11.4 million in January. The industry marked its fourth consecutive…
KY paves way for emergency crews as Hurricane Ian bears down on Florida; Duke Energy sending help
Staff report Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray on Tuesday issued an official order to help speed emergency crews to Florida…
Xometry to fund 50 KCTCS scholarships to train skilled machinists, technicians and engineers
Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) President Dr. Paul Czarapata, Dr. Koffi Akakpo, President…
KDFWR plans voluntary deer, elk check stations for Harlan, Bell Counties in November to monitor CWD
As part of its ongoing commitment to monitor Kentucky’s wild deer and elk herds for chronic wasting disease, the Department…
Kentucky Digital Archives offering public access to interviews with Historian For Life Dr. Thomas D. Clark
Never-released, digitized audio interviews with well-known Kentucky Historian Laureate Dr. Thomas D. Clark (1903-2005) are now available online to the…
KY Energy and Environment Cabinet now accepting entries for 2022 Jim Claypool Art and Writing Contest
The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, in cooperation with the Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts and the Kentucky Farm Bureau…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Kentucky’s temperate-nesting Canada Geese offer many hunting opportunities
Hunting Canada geese in Kentucky has changed dramatically in the past 40 years. That’s because Canada geese have become more…
New website profiles archaeological sites across state, including four in Northern Kentucky
A new website highlighting more than 100 prehistoric and historic archaeological sites across 64 counties has been launched by the…
Workforce challenges: KY Retail Institute offers apprenticeship program for students, working adults
With retail employers across the country challenged to find and retain reliable, qualified workers, the Kentucky Retail Institute (KRI) is…
Save the Children initiative aims to foster creative solutions to end rural child hunger across Kentucky
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service A new initiative is providing funding to individuals and grassroots groups across the Commonwealth…
Citizen Foster Care Review Board sets virtual town hall meetings; NKY counties meeting is Sept. 21
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The public is invited to virtual town hall meetings this month being hosted by Citizen…
New CPE, NASH partnership to help support colleges and universities serving displaced students
State and national education organizations are coming together to launch a community of practice to support Kentucky colleges and universities…
Kentucky Center for Statistics releases preliminary August 2022 unemployment report
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary August 2022 unemployment rate was 3.8%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS). The preliminary…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Easy access and great fishing make Guist Creek Lake a solid option for anglers
Editor’s note: This is the fourth article in a series on small lakes in central Kentucky. Guist Creek Lake is…
Perryville Battlefield to host national Civil War reenactment Oct. 8-9 at Boyle County historic site
Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site will host a national Civil War reenactment for the 160th Anniversary of the Battle of…
New University Press book shares ground-breaking story of Phyllis George, former KY First Lady
By Micha’la Hood University Press of Kentucky From her time as Miss America to her work as a groundbreaking female…
State’s General Fund receipts increase 6.6 percent in August; Road Fund receipts fall 1.7 percent
State Budget Director John Hicks announced General Fund receipts increased 6.6 percent in August compared to last year. Total revenues…