Kentucky to receive over $75 million in federal funds for public transportation systems, including for TANK
NKY’s TANK system will benefit from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration award of over $75 million to…
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Art Lander’s Outdoors: An early spring favorite for anglers, the largemouth bass is abundant across Ky.
Arguably Kentucky’s most popular gamefish, the Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides) is an early season favorite with anglers, in part because…
Redistricting hearing: On day two in Franklin court, ‘expert’ says House maps give ‘extreme advantage’
By Al Cross UK Institute for Rural Journalism A Democratic redistricting expert testified Wednesday that the new map of state…
It’s National Safe Digging Month; Duke Energy reminds you to call 811 before you dig
In recognition of National Safe Digging Month, Duke Energy is reminding customers and communities to call 811 before digging to…
Thefts of catalytic converters on rise in Kentucky, here are tips to deter thieves; legislation is on way
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Thefts of catalytic converters continue to be on the rise in Kentucky, and while legislation…
Road report: KYTC District 6 reports work on highways this week, be aware of closings, delays
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 reports work for highways this week.Motorists should be aware of possible delays or lane…
University of Ky. announces ‘UK Engage’ initiative to support innovation in land-grant engagement
By Chris Crumrine University of Kentucky Recognizing its integral role as Kentucky’s flagship and land-grant research institution, the University of…
KOHS reminding Kyians to buckle up, put phone down during Distracted Driving Awareness Month
In honor of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April, the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety is driving home a…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Kentucky’s 2022 spring wild turkey season outlook — season opens April 16
Kentucky’s 2022 spring wild turkey season opens in two weeks. Hunters are likely to take more turkeys than last season,…
Governor Beshear signs 13 more bills sent to his desk by legislature, on wide range of issues
Gov. Andy Beshear signed into law 13 pieces of legislation recently passed by the General Assembly. “I am proud to…
Governor signed several pieces of legislation into law, mostly supporting education, health care
Gov. Andy Beshear signed into law several pieces of legislation recently passed by the General Assembly. “I am pleased to…
KDFWR resumes in-person hunter education program and firearms range training halted during pandemic
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is returning to hunter education program in-person classroom courses and firearms range…
Move over kids, parents are breaking free for their own Spring Break with friends this year
“It’s not just students who need a break after the past couple of years,” says Rose Ackermann, Executive Editor at FamilyDestinationsGuide.com. ‘Mom…
Prices at pump trended down this week, due to drop in demand, but price of oil steadily increasing
The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline dropped 2 cents last week before climbing back up a penny…
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:…
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…