The Proof is Here: Bourbon pours billions into Kentucky Economy — 22,500 jobs, $1.23b payroll
Kentucky Bourbon is expanding its status as a premier signature industry, now pouring $9 billion into the Bluegrass economy every…
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U.S. DOT announces Historic Bridge Investment: KY to get $438.2m to improve thousands of bridges
The U.S. Department of Transportation launched an historic Bridge Replacement, Rehabilitation, Preservation, Protection, and Construction Program (Bridge Formula Program), made…
Constance Alexander: Our Kentucky Home exhibit proves Commonwealth is a true manto* of diversity
The feeling of entering a room gone suddenly quiet. Stop, look around, strain to hear voices, music, sounds of city…
Jamie Vaught: ‘Gentle giant’ Oscar Tschiebwe is talk of college basketball, having big impact for Wildcats
Just about everybody in college basketball is talking about Oscar — that Oscar who plays for UK. He is the…
American Conservative Union’s CPAC recognizes Kentucky legislators for conservative voting records
The American Conservative Union’s CPAC has recognized Kentucky state legislators for their conservative voting records based on a just released…
Briefs: Forgy dies, Maya Angelou quarter, Army bonuses, student loan settlement, Capitol riot, more
Larry Forgy dies at 82 Larry Forgy, a legend in Kentucky politics, has died at age 82, at UK hospital…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: News and observations for the new year for state’s anxious hunters and anglers
January is a pivotal month on the outdoors calendar, a time when anglers and hunters look back with fond remembrances…
Beshear outlines third part of his budget plan: investments in health care access, support services
In his third detailed budget report, Gov. Andy Beshear outlined his budget plan to make critical investments to expand health…
Epidemiologists say curbing spread of the Omicron variant requires N95 masks or equivalent
The Omicron variant of the coronavirus “spreads much more quickly than its predecessors” and research “suggests the virus has acquired…
2022 Kentucky Inspiration Guide offers travelers tips and must-see attractions across Commonwealth
The Kentucky Department of Tourism has released the 2022 Kentucky Inspiration Guide, Team Kentucky’s official visitor’s guide for travel in…
First Financial Bank President Archie Brown appointed to Federal Reserve Bank Cincinnati Branch
First Financial Bank President and CEO Archie Brown has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Cincinnati Branch…
League of Women Voters expresses concerns over redistricting; says maps disruptive for larger counties
Editor’s Note: The redistricting maps were approved by the General Assembly on Saturday, after very little discussion, and have been…
Redistricting legislation moves along in General Assembly; delays filing deadline until January 25
Legislative. Congressional and appellate court redistricting topped the action taken in both the Kentucky House and Senate on Thursday, the…
Governor declares state of emergency following heavy snowfall across state; National Guard activated
Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency following heavy snowfall that started Thursday and continued through the afternoon…
U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Louisville saw record number of counterfeits, illegal drugs in ’21
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Louisville saw a record number of fraudulent counterfeits, illegal narcotics, and dangerous…
Kentucky Chamber of Commerce postpones annual dinner set for Jan. 6 due to COVID, weather
In response to the rise in coronavirus cases across the Commonwealth and potentially dangerous winter weather, the Kentucky Chamber of…
House Democrats unveil list of priority legislation, focus on early childhood ed, voter registration, more
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky House and Senate Democrats unveiled their list of priority legislation they’d like to see…
Amye Bensenhaver: A disturbing report on status of ’21 Open Government; perhaps ’22 is less unkind
Second of two parts The Kentucky Open Government Coalition has once again compiled its list of the Top Ten Open…
Amye Bensenhaver: Top Ten ’21 Open Government Stories amid hollow ‘commitments’ to transparency
First of two parts The Kentucky Open Government Coalition has once again compiled its list of the Top Ten Open…
Secretary of State reports state enjoys surge of new businesses, a 21% increase in business registrations
Secretary of State Michael Adams announced his Office saw a marked increase of new businesses forming in 2021. There was…
Governor announces that Disaster SNAP benefits approved for Kyians in 14 tornado-impacted counties
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that Disaster SNAP benefits have been approved for Kentuckians who live or work in 14 counties…
ION Center among agencies awarded $2.1million in funding to stop sexual assault, domestic violence
Gov. Andy Beshear and Justice and Public Safety Cabinet Secretary Kerry Harvey announced more than $2.1 million in grant funding…