Area residents among student leaders on the University of Kentucky student visitor team
By Ann Blackford University of Kentucky When Troy Dancer first stepped foot onto the University of Kentucky’s campus as a…
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AAA: Though official start of summer is a few weeks away, plan now for your summer getaway
With the official start to summer less than six weeks away, AAA is recommending travelers start planning their holiday getaway…
Customs patrols seize shipments of fake jewelry, handbags; buy Mom’s gifts from legitimate retailers
Mother’s Day is upon us, and U.S Customs and Border Protection (CBP) urges consumers to purchase their Mother’s Day gifts…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: The Kentucky River basin extends 255 miles through heart of Commonwealth
Editor’s note: This is the third article in an occasional series profiling the river basins of Kentucky. The Kentucky River…
KYTC provides tips to improve riding safety during Motorcycle and Bike Safety Awareness Month in May
In recognition of May as Motorcycle and Bike Safety Awareness Month, the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) is joining…
KY avian influenza sites given ‘all clear’; poultry owners large and small urged to remain vigilant
Federal and state authorities have released two Western Kentucky poultry sites from quarantine restrictions after tests reveal both premises are…
Federal judge to extend temporary restraining order suspending Kentucky’s omnibus abortion law
By Tessa Redmond and Mark Maynard Kentucky Today A federal judge said on Monday that she would renew for another…
A new kind of ‘mining’ has arrived in the Ohio Valley. What will crypto mean for the region?
By Liam Niemeyer and Katie Meyers Ohio Valley ReSource Open the door of Blockware Mining’s data center in Paducah, Kentucky,…
AAA: National average for gas increases; Kentucky’s average is $3.82, up a penny on the week
Since Monday, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline has increased by four cents to $4.16. According to…
Voter registrations pick up in March; Democrats have most registered voters, Republicans narrowing gap
Secretary of State Michael Adams announced that March voter registration saw a boost ahead of the May 17 primary election….
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Banded wild turkey project to supplement annual brood survey, hunter harvest data
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) started a wild turkey banding study this past winter to supplement…
Governor makes line-item vetoes on items in two late appropriations bills, no overrides possible
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday exercised his power to make line-item vetoes on two appropriations…
KDFWR reminding Kentucky hunters of April 30 deadline to apply for 2022 Kentucky Elk Hunt
Just a few days remain to apply for Kentucky’s premier big game hunting opportunity: the 2022 Kentucky elk hunt. Hunters…
Relief at pump short-lived as rising oil prices push fuel costs higher; Kentucky prices remain steady
The recent dip in pump prices has reversed, with the national average for a gallon of regular gas rising 3…
Firearms top cause of death for children, up 29.5%; drug deaths up 84%; why do rural kids carry guns?
The Rural Blog Firearms surpassed car accidents as the top cause of death among children and teens, according to an analysis of…
Governor vetoes bill allowing lawyers to carry weapons in courtroom, still considering late bills
By Tom Latek Kentucky TODAY Although the General Assembly session ended April 14, Gov. Andy Beshear is still considering whether…
Governor reappoints Sen. John Schickel to Kentucky Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision
Governor Andy Beshear has reappointed Sen. John Schickel (R-Union) to the Kentucky Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision (KCIAOS). “I’m…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: The Big Sandy River and its Tug Fork form the southeastern boundary of Ky.
Editor’s note: This is the second article in an occasional series on Kentucky’s river basins. The Big Sandy River is…
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, know the long list of distracting behaviors behind the wheel
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and motorists are reminded that cell phone use isn’t the only dangerous distraction causing…
KYTC, Kentucky State Police urge drivers to buckle up as highway fatalities increase in 2021
Highway fatalities in Kentucky increased last year according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) Office of Highway Safety and Kentucky…
Boone among counties with lowest unemployment rates for 2021; rates decrease in all 120 counties
Annual unemployment rates decreased in all 120 Kentucky counties in 2021, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS). The…
Amye Bensenhaver: Legislative session a draw, open meetings law setback, open records law unscathed
Let’s call 2022’s legislative session a wash for open government. The open meetings law suffered a setback, but the open…