Bipartisan bill seeks to address environmental, conservation needs in Ohio River Basin
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Reps. Morgan McGarvey, D-Louisville, and Erin Houchin, R-Ind., co-chairs of the Ohio River Basin Caucus,…
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Kentucky State Police ‘Cram the Cruiser’ food drive raises 42K pounds over last year’s
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Some folks won’t have to go hungry during the holidays, as 204,262 pounds of food…
‘Frankfort has not changed me,’ says Max Wise, the KY Senate’s new Republican floor leader
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Sen. Max Wise said putting his name in the hat to become Kentucky Senate majority…
Bluegrass Wildlife: May the forest be with you — take its knowledge with you wherever you go
By Howard Whiteman Murray State University As twilight shifted to first light, the sound of an awakening forest slowly started…
Stateline: Recent immigration surge drives nation’s population growth amid drop in U.S. birthrate
By Tim Henderson Stateline A recent immigration surge brought newcomers to every state this year, helping to offset a continued…
Kentucky awarded an addition $8.6 million for 11 new EV charging stations, including one in Hebron
Kentucky continues to make strides in the electric vehicle (EV) sector with the announcement of a fourth round of awards…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Kentucky destinations to add to your list of New Year’s travel resolutions
With the New Year less than two weeks away, now is a good time to make some resolutions. One good…
Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority reports a continued drop in horse fatalities year over year
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Lexington-based Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) announced the publication of its 2024 Third…
Kentucky’s county extension offices increasing climate resilience by going solar, saving taxpayers
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service A solar battery storage project at the Franklin County Extension Office is expected to…
Kentucky drivers reminded to plan safe rides this holiday season
To help protect our Kentucky home and keep roadways safe this holiday season, law enforcement across the state is joining…
Registration now being accepted for Winter Adventure at Carter Caves State Resort Park
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Online registration is now underway, as Carter Caves State Resort Park will be welcoming outdoor…
More than 119 million Americans expected to travel during holiday period Dec. 21-Jan.1
In keeping with the travel trends of 2024, AAA is predicting a record number of travelers will close out the…
Salvation Army to open its Toy Shop and Christmas distribution programs on Monday
A special ribbon cutting for an in-person Salvation Army Toy Shop Christmas distribution will take place at The Salvation Army…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Have an angler on your holiday list? Here are three gifts any fisherman will enjoy
Is there an angler on your holiday shopping list? Here are three gift ideas: • Bass Pro Shops Deluxe Fisherman Series…
DAV accepting applications for next Patriot Boot Camp program Feb. 5-7 at Erlanger headquarters
Natural disasters. Healthcare inequity. Disability accessibility. These are some of the pressing and universal issues being tackled by veterans who…
Kentucky’s General Fund receipts increase 5.1 percent in November, Road Fund falls 3.4 percent
The Office of State Budget Director reported that November’s General Fund receipts rose 5.1 percent over last year’s total. Revenues…
Kentucky expands registered apprenticeships program to reach more businesses, industries
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Kentucky is expanding its registered apprenticeship program to reach more businesses and employers, and…
Christmas tree growers struggle to provide live trees to holiday buyers
Picking out a live Christmas tree, even with the family haggling that often comes with it, is how many Americans…
Xavier University breaks ground ceremonially on proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine
The Xavier community, local and state officials, health care system representatives and more key partners gathered to ceremonially break ground…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Holiday gift ideas for the car campers and day hikers on your holiday gift list
Is there a car camper or day hiker on your holiday shopping list? Here are three gift ideas: • Victorinox Swiss…
Kentucky Retail Federation reports second highest shopping total on record
The five-day holiday weekend from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday saw an estimated 197 million shoppers, according to an annual survey…
Kentucky Department of Education accepting nominations for 2026 Teacher of the Year
Nominations are now being accepted for the Kentucky Department of Education’s 2026 Kentucky Teacher of the Year awards. Any full-time…