Permanent income tax reductions went into effect Jan. 1, some Kyians concerned about the impact
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Permanent income tax reductions went into effect in Kentucky on Jan. 1. Some residents…
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Leadership Kentucky to host 21st Alumni Luncheon, Flame of Excellence presentation February 9
Leadership Kentucky will host its 21st Annual Alumni Luncheon in Lexington at Keeneland’s Entertainment Center and Keene Barn on February…
American Heart Association and KAHP expand infant CPR kit initiative, now serving 21 counties
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The American Heart Association and the Kentucky Association of Health Plans (KAHP) announced an expansion…
KACo presents Sen. Damon Thayer the 2022 County Advocate award for leadership, responsiveness
Senator Damon Thayer, R-Georgetown, has been awarded the 2022 County Advocate Award from the Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo) for…
Department of Fish and Wildlife announces changes to several Kentucky Administrative Regulations
In accordance with KRS 150.025, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is providing updated information about proposed fish…
KY Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources wants to help recycle your Christmas trees for fish habitats
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has a way to help recycle live Christmas trees and help improve…
Sustainable food company AppHarvest finalized sale-leaseback of Berea facility, opens Richmond location
AppHarvest, Inc., a sustainable food company, building some of the world’s largest high-tech indoor farms to grow affordable, nutritious fruits…
Duck hunters rescued from powerless boat on rough Kentucky Lake by Marshall County Rescue Squad
Kentucky Today The frigid weekend temperatures resulted in many people being called away from their Christmas festivities to help people…
CAROL Act, sponsored by U.S. Rep. Andy Barr in honor of late wife, signed into law by President Biden
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation sponsored by U.S. Rep. Andy Barr, R-Lexington, to fund a grant program supporting research…
Vehicles moving through backed-up portion of I-75 north of Gallatin Co.; stay off roads if you can
Interstate 71 North, which was blocked in Gallatin County by multiple stalled trucks and other vehicles, has been reopened to…
Boone Co. Judge Executive Gary Moore named to national Opioid Solutions Leadership Network
Four Kentucky leaders, including three board members at the Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo), have been selected to the Opioid…
Livestock owners warned of cold stress emergency as bitter winter weather moves through region
By Aimee Nielson University of Kentucky A pre-Christmas blast of arctic air will drop Kentucky temperatures into the single digits,…
Governor declares state of emergency ahead of arctic front bringing freeze and cold temperatures to state
Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency ahead of an arctic front that is expected to bring a flash…
Former CFO of Kentucky Public Pension Authority files whistleblower lawsuit
The State Journal The former chief financial officer for the Kentucky Public Pension Authority (KPPA) has filed a whistleblower lawsuit…
Better check twice before allowing children to download Santa and Christmas themed apps
There are countless holiday-themed apps. Children can video chat with Santa, light digital menorahs and even watch live reindeer feed….
KDFWR seeking tree donations for annual Christmas for the Fishes recycling program beginning Dec. 26
Help improve Kentucky’s fisheries by donating your natural Christmas tree to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources’ Christmas…
Group of 28 orgranizations urge General Assembly to reject additional cuts in state income tax
Kentucky Lantern A coalition of 28 Kentucky organizations is urging lawmakers to reject additional cuts in the state income tax…
Kentucky Board of Education seeking nominations for 2023 Samuel Robinson Award; deadline Jan. 23
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) is accepting nominations for the 2023 Samuel Robinson Award for Diversity and Equity in…
Education and Labor Cabinet’s November report shows fractional increase in unemployment
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary November 2022 unemployment rate was 4%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS). The preliminary…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Don’t overlook threat of Tree of Heaven, a noxious, invasive species from China
The common name Tree of Heaven is something of an oxymoron since its impact on fruit cultivation and forest ecosystems…
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…
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…