Kentuckian Ernie West, Korean War hero and recipient of Medal of Honor, dies at 89
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today WURTLAND, Ky. (KT) – Ernie West, a bona fide war hero who fought in Korea…
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U.S. Customs in Louisville seeing big increase in prohibited shipments of threatening plants and seeds
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agriculture Specialists in Louisville have been busy this spring, seeing…
There are many reasons for vaccine hesitancy; medical, public health experts address concerns
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News In a society that gives out trophies for participation, it’s only natural that the…
League of Women Voters to hold statewide virtual town hall and call to action on redistricting May 5
The League of Women Voters of Kentucky will hold its People Powered Fair Maps Town Hall and Call to Action,…
Food and Drug Administration moves to ban menthol and flavored cigarettes, cigars within one year
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday announced it will begin the process of banning menthol cigarettes and…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Barren River Lake offers excellent crappie and catfish populations
Editor’s Note: This is the 19th article in an ongoing series about Kentucky’s major reservoirs. Barren River Lake is about…
U.S. Department of Homeland Security delays full enforcement of REAL ID requirement for 19 months
Kentucky and other states have been advised by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that full enforcement of the REAL…
Undefeated Essential Quality headlines field of 20 for Saturday’s 147th running of Kentucky Derby
By Liane Crossley Special to NKyTribune Essential Quality, unbeaten in five career starts, is the 2-1 morning-line favorite for Saturday’s…
It’s National Work Zone Awareness Week — keep drivers, workers safe; ‘Glow Orange’ on Wednesday
It’s a sure sign of spring. The pinks, whites, greens and purples of flowering trees and shrubs along Kentucky’s roadways…
Keith Taylor: Kentucky volleyball’s national championship worth the wait for Wildcats
The University of Kentucky needed a breakthrough and the volleyball team delivered. For more than a year, the school has…
Ky. had third-highest percentage rise in overdose deaths in 2020; spike followed start of pandemic
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Drug overdose deaths in Kentucky rose 50 percent in 2020, the third-highest rate of…
Gov. Beshear announces $23 million committed for highway safety near schools in 44 counties
Gov. Andy Beshear announced plans to invest $23 million to improve highway safety near public schools, protecting students, educators and…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: In Rough River Lake, hybrid striped bass, catfish and crappie abound
Editor’s Note: This is the 18th article in an ongoing series about Kentucky’s major reservoirs. Rough River Lake is in…
Vaccine hesitancy hovers over efforts to get to herd immunity across Kentucky, Ohio Valley region
By Liam Niemeyer, Corinne Boyer and Suhail Bhat Ohio Valley ReSource Phyllis Gibbs wasn’t sure until recently that she’d be…
Beshear reports 609 new COVID cases, 7 deaths, 3.44% positivity; says 1,672,364 Kyians vaccinated
Gov. Andy Beshear said at least 1,672,364* Kentuckians have received at least their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. He…
Governor, First Lady join 2021 Derby Festival Royal Court for unveiling of 147th Kentucky Derby poster
Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear joined the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, the Kentucky Derby Festival and…
Earth Day is April 22, here are seven ways you can enjoy the great outdoors Kentucky-style
By Hayley Robb Building Kentucky Enjoying the great outdoors and connecting with nature has been a way to find comfort…
Wendell Berry Farming Program: Tuition-free education helps new farmers get closer to dreams
By Liz Carey Daily Yonder After the death of her mother, Jennifer Palmer realized life was too short not to…
Gov. Beshear releases his tax returns and financial disclosure; urges other public officials to do same
Gov. Andy Beshear reiterated his commitment to transparency this week when he released his 2020 tax returns and his 2020…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Paintsville Lake known by anglers for its rainbow trout and walleye fisheries
Editor’s note: This is the 17th article in an ongoing series about Kentucky’s major reservoirs. Paintsville Lake is located northwest…
Half of vaccine-hesitant KY adults open to changing mind on COVID-19 vaccine with more information
Half of Kentucky adults who are reluctant to take the COVID-19 vaccine are open to changing their minds if they…
Ryan Quarles meets with Lexington small business owners, chefs for first ‘Restaurant Roundtables’
Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles met with several Lexington small business owners and chefs today for the first…