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…
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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…
Shannon Gilday of Taylor Mill indicted for capital murder in shooting of Jordan Morgan in February
Shannon Gilday of Taylor Mill has been indicted by a Madison County grand jury for capital murder in the fatal…
Martin County continues to deal with water struggles as federal funding trickles in — and it isn’t alone
By Katie Myers Ohio Valley ReSource On a cool Tuesday in March, things heated up at the monthly meeting of…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Licking River arises in the Cumberland plateau, flows northwest through NKy
Editor’s note: This is the first article in an occasional series profiling the river basins of Kentucky. Arising in southeastern…
AAA: Consumers see relief at the pump as gas prices shift into reverse; Kentucky average price at $3.85
The cost of gasoline has continued to slide due to falling oil prices. The global oil market has seen lower…
Office of State Budget Director reports March General Fund receipts very strong
The Office of State Budget Director reported Monday that March’s General Fund receipts continue to be extremely strong, growing 9.0…
80th anniversary of ‘The Doolittle Raid’ in 1942 brings memories of Kentucky connections
By Martin Schadler Aviation Museum of Kentucky Eighty years ago, on April 18, 1942, eighty volunteers of the U.S. Army…
Spring turkey season returns to Kentucky; good hatches in recent years offer great opportunity
As Kentucky’s winter conditions withdraw, the warmer temperatures bring annual opportunities for hunters to start the season off with fresh…
After two-year COVID hiatus, the Governor’s Prayer Breakfast will return to the Capitol grounds Thursday
After a two-year COVID hiatus, the Governor’s Prayer Breakfast, a longtime event in Frankfort, will return to the Capitol grounds…
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…
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…