James E. ‘Ted’ Bassett, who oversaw expansion of Keenelend in 38-year career there, dies at 103
James E. “Ted” Bassett III, who led Keeneland through historic expansion and established its position internationally as a premier race…
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Art Lander’s Outdoors: Louisville-area Fishing in Neighborhoods lakes stocked with rainbow trout
Editor’s Note: This is the final article in a three-part series on Fishing In Neighborhoods lakes in Kentucky’s major metropolitan…
Kentucky State Fair breaks records in international fair competition with 11 awards in 120th Anniversary year
Staff report The Kentucky State Fair has been recognized by the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) with 11…
‘Tom’ Sawyer State Park to offer arts and culture lecture series — with New Kentucky Home experience
E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park is kicking off 2025 with a New Kentucky Home experience, an Arts and Culture Lecture…
Biden pardons Kentuckian Jerry Lundergan for campaign finance conviction prior to leaving office
By Jack Brammer Kentucky Lantern President Joe Biden has pardoned Lexington businessman and former state Democratic Party chief Jerry Lundergan…
KC Crosbie of Lexington elected co-chair of the Republican National Committee, replacing Lara Trump
KC Crosbie, a longtime Republican National Committee member from Kentucky, was elected to serve as co-chair of the RNC, formerly…
Spending to lobby Kentucky lawmakers hits a new record of more than $24 million in 2024
By Tom Loftus Kentucky Lantern FRANKFORT – Health industry groups, business organizations and electric utilities helped drive spending on lobbying…
Kentucky Department of Agriculture seeking nominees for 2025 Kentucky Leopold Conservation award
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is inviting Kentuckians to nominate a farmer or forester for the 2025 Kentucky Leopold Conservation…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Metropolitan Lexington Fishing in Neighborhoods lakes stocked with rainbow trout
Editor’s Note: This is the second in a three-part series on Fishing in Neighborhoods lakes in Kentucky’s major metropolitan areas…
Distillers join forces to enhance regenerative corn farming practices throughout the Commonwealth
Four leading spirits companies and the Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) are joining forces with Precision Conservation Management (PCM) and the…
Bourbon maker Brown-Forman to close Louisville copperage, reduce global workforce by 12%
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern The Brown-Forman Corp., a giant spirts company based in Kentucky, announced Tuesday it plans to reduce its…
United States Forest Service announces 2025 ‘fee free’ days for Daniel Boone National Forest
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service has announced 2025 fee waiver dates for Daniel Boone National Forest recreation areas….
Keeneland January Horses of All Ages sale starts today; 68th sale has cataloged 1,317 horses
Keeneland has cataloged 1,317 horses, including five horses in the latest round of supplements, for the 68th annual Horses of All…
OKI Regional Council of Governments announces officers and board of directors for 2025
The Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) Board of Directors approved the appointment of the board and officers to lead…
KYSTATS November 2024 unemployment data shows jobless rate increases in all but one KY county
Unemployment rates rose in 119 counties between November 2023 and November 2024, and fell in Russell County, according to the…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Northern Kentucky Fishing in Neighborhoods lakes stocked with rainbow trout
Editor’s Note: The first in a three-part series on Fishing in Neighborhoods lakes in Kentucky’s major metropolitan areas stocked with…
ThriveTogether seeking community input to create sustainability playbook for the region
ThriveTogether, a team of partners working to develop a sustainability playbook for Greater Cincinnati as part of the United States…
Sen. McDaniel refiles proposed constitutional amendment on gubernatorial accountability on pardons
State Sen. Chris McDaniel, R-Ryland Heights, has refiled a proposed constitutional amendment to increase gubernatorial accountability in using pardons and…
Not total déjà vu, but Kentuckians can expect another income tax cut with incoming GOP supermajorities
By Tom Loftus Kentucky Lantern Republican supermajorities in the Kentucky General Assembly are expected to begin the 2025 legislative session…
Winter’s first major storm has icy grip on KY as snow, sleet and freezing rain blanket the Commonwealth
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The first major winter storm of the season is affecting Kentucky with snow, sleet and…
Governor Andy Beshear declares state of emergency in advance of impending winter storm system
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency ahead of a severe winter storm system…
KY Supreme Court Justice Robert Conley to head Judicial Commission on Mental Health
Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Robert B. Conley has been named new chair of the Kentucky Judicial Commission on Mental Health,…