Kids Count Data Book again ranks KY 37th in well-being of children, but isn’t improving like other states
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The annual Kids Count Data Book on children’s well-being, released yesterday by the Annie…
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Louisville seized boxes of testosterone and anabolic steroids
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Louisville seized a shipment of four boxes containing various amounts of testosterone…
State’s economy resurging from COVID challenges and positioned for sustainability, says Governor
At the midway point of 2021, Kentucky’s year-to-date new location and expansion announcements show an economy resurging from the challenges…
Governor announces appointments to state boards and commissions, including some NKyians
Gov. Andy Beshear has made the following appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions: • The Honorable Eric Haner to the…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Lake Cumberland, 101 miles long, 50,250 acres, is state’s largest impoundment
Lake Cumberland is in McCreary, Whitley, Laurel, Pulaski, Wayne, Russell, and Clinton counties, in south central Kentucky. Wolf Creek Dam…
State adds 19 schools to Division of Family Resource and Youth Services Center network; 5 in NKY
Gov. Andy Beshear announced 19 new family resource and youth services centers will be added to the statewide Division of…
Leadership Kentucky announces members of Class of 2021, including NKY’s Brandstetter, Brewer
Leadership Kentucky announced the members of the Leadership Kentucky Class of 2021. Leadership Kentucky’s flagship program consists of seven three-day…
Driving into new era, Beshear announces launch of online renewal of driver’s, motorcycle licenses
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has launched a service to drive Kentucky into a new…
Beechwood’s Amanda Klare among 14 teachers named to KDE’s Teachers Advisory Council
Fourteen Kentucky public school educators have been named to the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE) Teachers Advisory Council (TAC), Education…
Prichard Committee board votes to support lawsuit challenging use of tax credits for nonpublic schools
The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence voted last week to stand in support of the recent lawsuit filed which challenges…
Kentucky Supreme Court hears oral arguments on two cases about Governor’s executive powers
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Supreme Court heard oral arguments this week on two cases that involve Gov….
Art Lander’s Outdoors: The Birds of Kentucky offers comprehensive look and state’s avian history
Author Burt L. Monroe Jr. (1930-1994), who was professor and chairman of the Department of Biology at the University of…
Ky. general, road fund receipts increase sharply in May; total receipts up 14.3 percent for FY 2021
The Office of State Budget Director reported that May’s General Fund receipts rose 56.7 percent compared to May of last…
Evictions at Morehead trailer park highlights Eastern Kentucky’s lack of affordable housing
By Katie Myers and Liam Niemeyer Ohio Valley ReSource Jimmy McRoberts knew the North Fork Mobile Home Park was teeming…
Kentucky Chamber of Commerce to hold inaugural event celebrating women leading the Commonwealth
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is holding an event in July to recognize and celebrate diverse and successful women across…
Kentucky Citizen Foster Care holding public virtual town halls; NKY meeting to be June 18
The Administrative Office of the Courts is inviting the public to virtual town hall meetings June 9-18 to discuss improving…
Kentucky Attorney files papers urging U.S. Supreme Court to stop EPA effort to shutter coal industry
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Attorney General Daniel Cameron filed papers before the United States Supreme Court urging the justices…
Kentucky correctional facilities reopening to in-person visitation; dates and times available online
The Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet on Friday announced that visitation dates and times for the facilities operated by…
Test drive a fishing license on Kentucky waterways during state’s free fishing weekend June 5-6
Try your hand at fishing in Kentucky at no charge June 5-6 during free fishing weekend. With summer nearly here,…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Kentucky’s extinct and extirpated birds may be long gone, but not forgotten
More than 350 species of birds have been documented in Kentucky. This includes native and non-native species, the 150 species…
Rep. Joe Fischer proposes legislation to ban the teaching of ‘critical race theory’ in Kentucky schools
Kentucky Today Kentucky families concerned about a national trend towards the teaching of critical race theory in classrooms can now…
Less than three months remain for eligible Kyians to apply for reduced-cost health insurance coverage
Gov. Andy Beshear reminded Kentuckians to take advantage of reduced-cost health care coverage made available under the American Rescue Plan…