Governor Beshear signs eight bills passed by legislature into law
Gov. Andy Beshear signed into law on Friday several pieces of legislation passed by the General Assembly. The bills are:…
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Art Lander’s Outdoors: An early spring migrant, the Eastern Phoebe nests here, heads south for winter
Editor’s note: This is the twelfth article in an occasional series about Kentucky songbirds. The Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe) nests…
Pandemic roundup: Violence against school staff rose, Moderna seeking approval for under-6 vaccine, more
The Rural Blog Here’s a roundup of recent news stories about the pandemic and vaccination efforts: Invermectin not effective The…
‘Sistahs Who Swing,’ a multi-day diversity event, offered by NKU’s School of the Arts
Northern Kentucky University’s School of the Arts, in association with Jazz Alive, Inc with support from Ohio Arts Council, will…
Breeders’ Cup World Championships coming back to Keeneland in ’22, tickets on sale May 9
The Breeders’ Cup announced that tickets for the 2022 World Championships will go on sale to the public on Monday,…
Joro spiders, the size of a human palm, of little concern in Kentucky — but, still, they are BIG
By Katie Pratt University of Kentucky Joro spiders, which are the size of a human palm and can fall from great heights,…
AAA gas price update: Declining oil prices push pump prices down, below $4 a gallon in Kentucky
This week, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline has decreased by 5 cents to $4.27. According to…
Pandemic roundup: Even mild COVID-19 can damage brain, more young children hospitalized by Omicron
By The Rural Blog Here’s a roundup of recent news stories about the pandemic and vaccination efforts: • Hospitalizations of…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Finding shed deer antlers a late winter treasure hunt for avid deer hunters
It’s a good time to look for shed deer antlers in the woods and fields of Kentucky. “Shed hunting” is…
House committee approves Koenig-sponsored bill aimed at bolstering pari-mutuel wagering in Kentucky
By Jennie Rees HBPA A bill standardizing the tax rate on all pari-mutuel wagers placed in Kentucky as well as…
Kentuckians warned to be alert to possible charity scams related to Ukraine relief efforts
The Kentucky Attorney General’s Office this week warned Kentuckians of possible charity scams related to Ukraine relief efforts and shared…
KDFWR to mark 25th anniversary of Elk restoration in Kentucky with 2022 Elk Hunt Draw May 14
“The Hunt Starts Here” as the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources celebrates the 25th anniversary of the 1997…
Jackie McGranahan: Hair discrimination isn’t new, House Bill 13 would allow long-overdue protections
Untangling my hair and my self-identity is tough enough on its own. Imagine trying to do it under a barrage…
Amye Besenhaver: It’s Sunshine Week, met with mixed emotions; public’s business should be public
Once again, the Kentucky Open Government Coalition celebrates Sunshine Week this coming week with mixed emotions. It is, of course,…
Customs agents at Port of Louisville seize more that $4.5 million is fake watches, jewelry from Hong Kong
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers that inspect packages at the Express Consignment Operation (ECO) hub in Louisville see…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Managing crappie in Kentucky’s small lakes presents challenges
Managing crappie in small lakes presents challenges but in recent years fishery biologists have fine-tuned their approach, yielding good results….
CBP officers in Louisville intercept 230 counterfeit MLB, NBA and NFL championship rings from China
With one professional sports league in full swing, another gearing up for their draft and the other league locked out,…
Attorney General offers tips to avoid Kentucky’s top scams during National Consumer Protection Week
During National Consumer Protection Week, The Kentucky Attorney General’s Office on Tuesday announced the top three types of scams reported…
Kentucky’s average gas price takes second-largest leap in nation in the wake of Ukraine, Russia conflict
Kentucky gas prices soared 56 cents in the past week to land at $3.81, the second largest state average increase…
Registration open for fourth Kentucky Local Food Systems Summit set for March 23 in Lexington
Harvesting inspiration and innovation is the theme of this year’s Kentucky Local Food Systems Summit. The summit is again co-hosted…
Fewer drivers on road during pandemic, yet more fatalities: Data shows high-risk motorists to blame
As the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the country, it led to fewer drivers on the roads and a significant reduction…
Horse Racing Commission upholds Bob Baffert suspension on Derby-disqualified Medina Spirit
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission on Friday unanimously upheld the suspension and fine of thoroughbred…