Legislative committee hears bleak economic forecast for ag sectors; shortages exist for consumers
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Supply chain issues and inflation brought on by the pandemic are causing problems in a…
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Gas prices rise nationwide to highest levels since 2014; Kentucky sees penny decrease on the week
The average price of gas across the country rose two cents this week to $3.20, a level not seen since…
Governor: COVID numbers trending down due to vaccinations, masks; wants ‘hero’ worker bonuses
Gov. Andy Beshear said weekly COVID-19 cases and test positivity rates, as well as COVID-19 hospitalizations, ICU admittances, ventilator uses…
Proposed Kentucky House bill would allow domestic violence survivors to claim unemployment benefits
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Kentucky lawmakers and state advocates want to expand the state’s unemployment system to include…
Long into the pandemic, the region’s health departments aren’t just battling COVID-19
By Corrine Boyer Ohio Valley Resource The pandemic has swamped health departments. Since August, Ohio Valley health departments have been…
KYTC launching permanent mail-in renewal program for expiring driver’s licenses, state IDs
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is launching a service to expand options for Kentuckians to renew their state driver’s licenses…
Western Ky. Hunters in CWD surveillance zone must use in-person check stations during gun seasons
All deer harvested during the 2021 modern gun and muzzleloader seasons in the western Kentucky CWD Surveillance Zone – including…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: ‘America’s Bountiful Waters’ offers wealth of information on U.S. fish populations
America’s Bountiful Waters is a treasure trove of information about the natural history, conservation, and ongoing efforts to restore and…
Grand jury dismisses burglary charges against six UK football players involved in March incident
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today The Fayette County grand jury waived burglary charges against six University of Kentucky football players…
RPK announces chairs, vice-chairs and members-at-large for for state’s six congressional districts
The Republican Party of Kentucky (RPK) has announced the newest congressional district chairs, vice-chairs and members-at-large, coming on the heels…
Ford Motor Company, SK Innovation announce largest economic project in history of state
Gov. Andy Beshear, Ford Motor Company and SK Innovation announced the single largest economic development project in the history of…
Road report: KYTC District 6 reports conditions, operations for highways; be alert to delays, closures
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 reports the following conditions and/or operations for highways in District Six. Motorists should be aware…
U.S. Customs seizes unapproved Viagra, Cialis pills at Louisville port; beware of ordering drugs online
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Louisville recently seized a shipment containing 4,780 unapproved Viagra pills and 2,000…
Vote now and often: Brent Spence bridge repairs are up for national transportation people’s choice award
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The emergency project to quickly repair and reopen the Brent Spence Bridge following a truck…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Kentucky offers a number of fall tailwater trout fishing opportunities
Fall is prime time for trout fishing in Kentucky. As the days shorten and water temperatures begin to decline, cool…
After 11-year litigation, Ky. to receive $300 million in damages from Poker Stars internet gambling site
Flutter Entertainment, the parent company of PokerStars internet gambling site, has agreed to pay the Commonwealth of Kentucky $300 million…
KY students called to explore state’s important water resources in Jim Claypool art, writing contests
Kentucky students can learn about the fundamental need for water, how activities and behaviors affect its quality and ways they…
Conservation partners celebrate completion of Ky’s largest-ever dam removal project on Green River
Five conservation partners are celebrating the largest dam removal in Kentucky history — the demolition of Lock and Dam #5…
KDFWR takes further steps to protect Ky. deer herd in wake of positive CWD case discovered in Tennessee
The Commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has taken actions to enhance protections for the Commonwealth’s…
Agriculture commissioner proclaims Sept. 19-25 Farm Safety and Health Week across Kentucky
Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles has proclaimed Sept.19-25 as Farm Safety and Health Week in Kentucky to encourage…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Dating back to fishing’s roots, live bait rigs are simple, inexpensive and effective
Live bait catches fish. Anglers learned that at an early age, when their first fishing adventures were likely catching bluegills,…
Two from NKY among 19 newest members of Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence
Kentucky community and business leaders are among the 19 new members named to the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence during…