Proposed increases for stamps — to 58 cents — and newspapers (about 9 %) will badly impact rural areas
The Rural Blog The U.S. Postal Service, a lifeline for rural papers and their audiences, is raising newspaper rates nearly…
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Legislative Research Commission offers many ways to stay engaged in action at the State Capitol
No matter what part of Kentucky you’re in, you’ll have ways to stay engaged in action at the State Capitol…
Climate change and popularity of alternative meat leave Kentucky’s cattle farmers at crossroads
By Liam Niemeyer Ohio Valley ReSource Many people might think of Blake Munger as a cattle farmer as he walks…
KDFWR reminding Kyians to avoid contact with young wildlife as they venture outdoors
As more people venture outdoors with the onset of warmer weather, encounters with newborn animals are likely to occur. Though…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Late spring, summer is prime time for bow fishing on Kentucky’s lakes and rivers
Shooting fish with bows and arrows is most popular in late spring and summer after water conditions stabilize, and surface…
New Kentucky Bourbon Trail Passport and Field Guide offers vistors the ultimate bourbon experience
The Kentucky Bourbon Trail tour is celebrating its 22nd birthday with a new Bourbon Trail Passport and Field Guide to…
A year into the COVID-19 pandemic, cattle markets have stabilized and the future appears promising
By Aimee Nielson University of Kentucky A year ago, cattle markets were swinging up and down amid the early months…
Big South Fork grows by 500 acres through Nature Conservancy, National Park Service partnership
The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area has grown by nearly 500 acres thanks to a new partnership…
UK’s President Capilouto names College of Medicine Dean Bob DiPaola acting provost, effective July 1
University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto has selected College of Medicine Dean Bob DiPaola to serve as acting provost. DiPaola…
Law enforcement agencies across state joining annual Click it or Ticket safety campaign
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today With the Memorial Day holiday weekend approaching, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Office of Highway Safety…
Council on Postsecondary Education report shows massive income gaps along racial and ethnic lines
Despite growing diversity in Kentucky’s workforce, Black and Asian employees still face massive income disparities when compared to white peers,…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: State record fish lists, angler awards programs recognize noteworthy catches
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) recognizes noteworthy catches of fish taken from the state’s farm ponds,…
Appalachia’s mine cleanup grows more dangerous, and expensive, but little money remains for cleanup
By Anya Slepyan The Daily Yonder Appalachia has an abandoned mine land (AML) problem, and it’s much bigger and costlier…
Jamie Vaught: Ky. Mountain Laurel Festival queen prepares to hand over crown after extended reign
It appears that Lauren Bohl is the longest-serving queen of the prestigious Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival since World War II….
Constance Alexander: Reminiscing on Memorial Days gone by, longing for simpler times, the good ‘ol days
The first Memorial Day I can remember I was three. My sister Pamela’s Girl Scout Troop was supposed to march…
National Center for Women & Information Technology honors three local award winners
The INTERalliance of Greater Cincinnati recognized local award winners for receiving accolades from The National Center for Women & Information…
Council on Postsecondary Education caps tuition at near-historic lows in effort increase affordability
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education has capped tuition increases near historic lows for the next two years, limiting the…
Motorists to see relief in southeast as Colonial Pipeline restart eases strain on gasoline supply
Motorists in the southeast can expect to see fuel flowing at local pumps in the coming days. The Colonial Pipeline…
Transportation Cabinet seeking public input on Statewide Transportation Improvement Program
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) invites the public to review and offer comments on a draft plan for the Statewide…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Built nearly a century ago, Herrington Lake is Kentucky’s oldest major reservoir
Herrington Lake is about 25 miles south of Lexington and forms the boundary between Mercer, Garrard, and Boyle counties. The…
Emergency regulations for historical racing on hold; KHRC must consider Family Foundation complaint
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Action on Tuesday by a legislative committee on emergency administrative regulations proposed by the Kentucky…
Department of Revenue reminding Kentuckians of upcoming May 17 income tax return filing deadline
The Kentucky Department of Revenue (DOR) reminds taxpayers that the 2020 state individual income tax filing deadline is coming up…