Raise puts UK President Capilouto’s compensation among highest of country’s public university heads
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees has voted to award school president Eli Capilouto…
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Art Lander’s Outdoors: Tornado outbreak had major impact on Western Ky. outdoor recreation facilities
Last weekend’s tornado outbreak, the most severe in Kentucky’s history, impacted about 20 counties in western and central Kentucky, destroying…
David Menton, speaker, writer and researcher for Answers in Genesis, died Wednesday at age 83
David Menton, a key player in Answers in Genesis for 20 years, passed away Wednesday at age 83 after a…
Crews from 20 of state’s electric cooperatives reduce Western Kentucky outages from 80,000 to 10,000
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Electric cooperative employees, mutual aid workers and contractor crews are focusing on power restoration after…
Surgeon general sounds alarm about youth mental health; hospital leader says crisis also exists in Ky.
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has issued his second health advisory, this one saying…
Governor announces pay increase, additional steps to recruit, retain social workers; addressing shortage
To thank the social workers for their amazing work and recognize the significant number of resignations the state is seeing,…
Billy Reed: What a train wreck at UofLouisville, having a need for a new president and a new AD
Somewhere Tom Jurich is. . .well, to tell the truth, I can’t even guess what he’s thinking about the train…
Heads up: Student loan borrowers, if you paused your payments, they’ll start up again in February
Borrowers who were able to pause their federal student loan repayment over the last 18 months will need to resume…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Last minute holiday gift ideas for the anglers, hunters and birdwatchers on your list
With Christmas just two weeks away, now is the time to finish up your shopping. Is there an angler, hunter…
KDA reminding agricultural producers of Jan. 1 deadline to apply for new exemption number
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is reminding agricultural producers about the upcoming deadline to apply for Kentucky’s new agriculture exemption…
Officials warn Kentuckians to beware of fake and counterfeit money scams while holiday shopping
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The offices of Kentucky Attorney General and State Treasurer are alerting consumers and retailers to…
U.S. Customs at Louisville seize dangerous drugs, counterfeit designer apparel, counterfeit currency
Christmas came early for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Louisville Port of Entry. In just this…
Bob Dole, war hero, gentleman, statesman, and stalwart of the Senate for 30 years, dies at 98
Staff report Robert Joseph ‘Bob’ Dole, war hero and stalwart of the United States Senate from 1969-1996, died in his…
Kentucky’s agricultural economy continues to thrive; economists predict record receipts for 2021
By Katie Pratt University of Kentucky University of Kentucky agricultural economists are predicting the state’s 2021 agricultural receipts will exceed…
What Moves You? KY Transportation Cabinet asks — and wants responses so we can ‘Get There Together’
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is currently in the process of updating their Long-Range Statewide Transportation Plan, so they are asking…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Unexplained spring illness that plagued region’s songbirds remains a mystery
The onset of cold weather is when many homeowners begin feeding songbirds in windowsill and backyard feeders. There’s less natural…
Jennie Rees, Joe Clabes team up for KY Racing Spotlight on ESPN 680; Thayer among first guests
Lucky 7 Stable’s Mike Mackin, horse owner/celebrity bettor Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, and Kentucky Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer…
13-state lawsuit challenging vaccine mandate for healthcare workers leads to nationwide injunction
A federal district court on Tuesday granted the request of Attorney General Cameron and 13 other states to stop the…
Louisville Rep. Nima Kulkarni pre-files two bills aimed at decriminalizing personal use of marijuana
Looking to add Kentucky to the growing list of states that have authorized adult use of cannabis, state Rep. Nima…
Maysville becomes first Green Dot City in U.S., where enough people are trained in violence prevention
Over 50 individuals involved with Green Dot Maysville gathered recently to celebrate a huge milestone: Maysville has officially become the…
National No-Tillage agriculture conference coming to state, scholarships available through KY Dept. of Ag
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The National No Tillage Conference is coming to Louisville in January, and the Kentucky Department…
Beshear allocates more funding to the Bluegrass State Skills Corp. for industry-specific training
Gov. Andy Beshear has announced that more funding is being allocated by the Bluegrass State Skills Corp. for Kentucky’s workforce…