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…
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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…
Tri-state residents encouraged to get out and get active during Great Outdoor Weekend Sept. 24-25
Green Umbrella encourages everyone to get outside and choose from over 100 free, family-friendly events during Great Outdoor Weekend on…
AAA: Crude price fall, pushing pump prices lower — Kentucky gas is seven center lower on the week
Since Monday, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline dropped 5 cents to $3.73. According to new data…
KDE accepting applications for Kentucky United We Learn Council aimed at shaping future of education
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is seeking applicants for a new council that will help the agency further a…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Henry County’s Benjy Kinman Lakes is not to be overlooked as a fishing destination
Editor’s note: This is the third article in an ongoing series on small lakes in central Kentucky. Benjy Kinman Lake…
Ceremony at state Capitol grounds marks September as Hunger Action Month in KY; flags note numbers
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A ceremony at the state Capitol grounds Wednesday marked September as Hunger Action Month in…
AAA: Gas prices keep slip sliding away, easing as fall approaches; hope for quiet hurricane season
Lower oil prices, modest domestic gasoline demand and a quiet hurricane season are combining to drive pump prices lower. The national…
Public tours to resume at Bowling Green General Motors Assembly Plant, maker of iconic Corvette
Staff report After a 5-year hiatus, the public will soon have the chance to tour Bowling Green’s General Motors Assembly…
Road report: KYTC District 6 reports work being done on area’s highways — be aware of closings, delays
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 reports work on area’s highways this week. Motorists should be aware of possible delays…
U.S. Drought Monitor: Most of KY free from drought thanks to recent rainfall; a few WKY counties still dry
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Rainfall the past two weeks has eased the drought situation in Kentucky, so there are…
Horsemen to the rescue: Volunteer relief teams relied on horses to reach stranded flood survivors
By Hillary Smith University of Kentucky It’s a phrase made famous by beloved TV host Fred Rogers: “Look for the…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Ky’s 2022-23 deer season begins Saturday with opening of archery season
Kentucky’s 2022-23 white-tailed deer season opens Saturday, with the start of archery season. The 136-day season continues through January 16….
Kentucky gas prices down going into Labor Day, but up year-to-year; Americans still spending less
Kentucky Today Heading into Labor Day weekend, gas prices continued to fall over the past week nationwide, but the rate…
Envision AESC breaks ground on planned $2billion electric vehicle battery gigafactory in Bowling Green
Gov. Andy Beshear, along with state and local officials, joined executives from Envision AESC to break ground on a $2…
Attorney Paul Hill questions why KSP report on Gary Bressler’s death is given to troopers but not family
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Not only do the wheels of justice grind slowly, but when a state law enforcement…
Secretive KY Public Pension Authority and the public’s right to see a $1.2m report paid for by public
By Amye Bensenhaver Kentucky Open Government Coalition A Franklin Circuit Court’s ruling in Glenn Cohen v Kentucky Public Pension Authority…
Kentucky State Parks accepting entries for 2022 photo contest; deadline to enter October 31
Kentucky State Parks is accepting photo submissions now through October 31 for its 2022 Photo Contest. The three-month contest provides…
Arts Council seeking nominations for the Kentucky’s next poet laureate; nomination deadline Sept. 30
The Kentucky Arts Council is accepting nominations for Kentucky Poet Laureate. The next poet laureate will serve for two years…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Anderson County’s Beaver Lake is a popular destination for anglers
Editor’s note: This is the second article in an ongoing series on small lakes in central Kentucky. Beaver Lake is…
Louisville CBP agents seize $3.5 million in counterfeit jewelry shipments, warn consumers to be vigilant
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Louisville are seeing nightly counterfeit jewelry shipments arriving from locations known to…
AAA: Stable oil prices bring some relief at pump, but will it be smooth sailing through hurricane season?
Stable global oil prices and modest domestic demand for gasoline prompted the national gas price average to fall another nickel…