Stateline: Some states, including Kentucky, make shift toward kin-first foster care when placing kids
By Robbie Sequeira Stateline When Victoria Gray and her husband took in their grandchild in 1993, there wasn’t a catchall…
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Kentuckians invited to rediscover the joy of fishing during free fishing weekend June 1-2
Gather the family and fish for free in Kentucky the first weekend in June. Free fishing weekend is June 1-2….
Kentucky National Guard Memorial to hold ceremony adding five new names on Monday
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Five names will be added to the Kentucky National Guard Memorial during the Guard’s annual…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: KDFWR’s headquarters offers excellent opportunity for fishing, outdoor activities
Editor’s note: This is the second article in a two-part series on the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources…
Kentucky awards $20 million grant from National Science Foundation to study climate change
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The state of Kentucky will receive $20 million from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF)…
With outdoor grilling season upon us, NFPA offers safety tips to to stay safe this summer
Outdoor grilling and cookouts are staples of the warmer months ahead. As many people look to Memorial Day weekend as…
KDFWR reminding Kyians to practice safety on the water during National Safe Boating Week May 18-24
In conjunction with National Safe Boating Week, May 18-24, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is reminding Kentuckians…
AAA projects nearly 44 million to travel Memorial Day weekend; record 38 million expected to travel by car
More than 43.8 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Memorial Day holiday travel period…
KY’s ‘Click it or Ticket’ campaign begins Monday, continues through Memorial Day Weekend, June 2
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky’s “Click It or Ticket” campaign will run between May 20 and June 2, which…
Daniel Boone National Forest to offer free kids fishing derbies, permit-free boat ramp access June 1
In recognition of National Fishing and Boating Week, the Daniel Boone National Forest and partners will host several kids fishing…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: KDFWR campus a sprawling educational complex for nature lovers, anglers and hunters
Editor’s note: This is the first article in a two-part series on the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources…
U.S. Department of Justice opens investigation into conditions at Kentucky youth detention centers
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The U.S. Justice Department announced Wednesday it has opened a statewide investigation into the conditions…
New report from CPE says more undergraduates in Kentucky are completing degrees debt free
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A new report released on Tuesday by the state Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) says…
Opinion — Bluegrass Wildlife: Migration is underway; all animals do it — different ways, different reasons
By Howard Whiteman Murray State University Like clockwork, it’s happening again. The migrations have begun. Whether it is new bird…
It’s mowing season — highway crews, contractors will be out mowing, trimming grass; drive carefully
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises the traveling public that with the warmer weather, mowing season is now underway, so…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Commonwealth records third-highest wild turkey harvest of modern era
With the early arrival of spring came another productive wild turkey hunting season in Kentucky, totaling an overall harvest of…
Voter registrations soar ahead of May 21 primary with more than 8,300 new voters added April 1-22
The Kentucky Secretary of State’s office has announced voter registration continued to grow ahead of the May primary, with 8,306…
Votor registrations soar ahead of May 21 primary with more than 8,300 new voters added April 1-22
The Kentucky Secretary of State’s office has announced voter registration continued to grow ahead of the May primary, with 8,306…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Eastern Hellbender state’s largest salamander, one of 57 native amphibian species
The Eastern Hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis alleganiensis) is Kentucky’s largest salamander, one of 57 native amphibian species, which includes 35 salamanders…
Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville to open its gates for its longest season yet on May 11
Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville’s hometown theme and water park, opens its gates for the 2024 season beginning Saturday, May 11, with…
University of Kentucky’s University Senate votes ‘no confidence’ in UK President Eli Capilouto
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern The University of Kentucky’s University Senate has approved a resolution of no confidence against President…
Bluegrass Wildlife: Box turtles — out seeking mates — are a sight to behold; drivers please avoid them
By Howard Whiteman Murray State University Last weekend I slept in as thunderstorms at 4 a.m. meant I was just…