Kentucky observes Pork Month and agriculture segment that brought in more than $100m last year
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky is observing October as Pork Month, in honor of that segment of agriculture that…
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Kentucky’s lone democrat in U.S. congressional delegation announces his eighth term is his last
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today It’s the end of an era, as the only Democratic member of Kentucky’s congressional delegation…
Pain at the pump as surging crude oil prices drive gas prices; KY sees second-highest jump in nation
The national average price for a gallon of gas rose 8 cents on the week to reach $3.27, while the…
It’s Farm to School Month: State says schools should connect with local farmers for nutritious meals
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky schools are being encouraged to connect with local farmers and small businesses to create…
Uncertainty looms over future of Kentucky’s cleanup effort as Abandoned Mine Lands program expires
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Congress has allowed the Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) program to expire, and advocates said…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Researching Ky. lakes, rivers before hitting the water can give anglers a head start
Anglers in Kentucky have a staggering number of lakes and rivers to choose from, and dozens of sport fish to…
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…
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…