Adams applauds legislation that would make some voting law changes from 2020 election permanent
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams is applauding legislation that would make permanent some of…
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Trade wars slash Kentucky bourbon exports by 35%, exports to European Union plunge almost 50%
Tariffs imposed on U.S. spirits as a result of unrelated trade disputes slashed exports of Kentucky Bourbon by 35% in…
Registration now available for third Kentucky Local Food Systems Summit to be held virtually March 3
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s (KDA) Kentucky Proud brand is co-hosting the third annual Kentucky Local Food Systems Summit March…
Want to buy a bridge? State reminds public of availability of Perry County historic bridge
The March 1 deadline for accepting applications for relocation of the historic Kenmont Bridge in Perry County is near, so…
Kentucky Department of Agriculture to host virtual Community Supported Agriculture Fair Feb. 22-28
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s (KDA) Kentucky Proud brand is once again co-hosting the Virtual Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Fair…
New polling suggests Kentuckians support amendment to automatically restore voting rights
The League of Women Voters of Kentucky has released statewide polling results indicating Kentuckians support the automatic restoration of voting…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Martin’s Fork Lake is Ky’s only reservoir with four species of black bass
This is the 13th article in an ongoing series about Kentucky’s major reservoirs. Martins Fork Lake is about 4 miles…
Special COVID-19 health insurance enrollment period begins; Kyians have until May 15 to choose a plan
Kentuckians have a new opportunity to enroll in health insurance for 2021 on HealthCare.gov, but only for a limited time….
Kentucky Book Festival subscription literary series offers bibliophiles a mailed-to-your-door experience
The Kentucky Book Festival on Monday announced a new literary subscription series called the Kentucky Book Festival Book Bundle, offering…
Winter storm underway — and more coming; state of emergency in effect; stay home if you can
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today State officials are urging Kentuckians to limit travel as much as possible due to the…
Pandemic, social justice the focus of Ky. Legislative Black Caucus 2021 Black History Celebration Feb. 16
The struggles and challenges that dominated news headlines over the past year now serve as the inspiration for this year’s…
Rep. Moser’s legislation aimed at addressing needs of people leaving prison moves to Senate
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation aimed to address the needs of people leaving prison is advancing in the General…
Leadership Ky. accepting nominations for class of 2021; orientation planned for June at Boone Tavern
Leadership Kentucky is now accepting nominations and applications for the Leadership Kentucky Class of 2021. Leadership Kentucky connects a selected…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Kentucky’s 2020-2021 deer season results in fifth-highest harvest on record
The coronavirus pandemic had little if any impact on Kentucky’s 2020-2021 white-tailed deer season as hunters checked in 141,630 deer,…
Kentucky Chamber of Commerce releases first report in quarterly series on state’s economy
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce released the first of a new series of quarterly reports, “Kentucky’s Economic Recovery: A Quarterly…
Auditor Harmon cites issues within unemployment system — says 400,000 emails are unread
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A report released Tuesday by State Auditor Mike Harmon found numerous issues within Kentucky’s Unemployment…
Kentucky’s Farms to Food Banks program a lifeline for many pandemic increases food insecurity
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service As the food-insecurity crisis continues, Kentucky growers are stepping in to fill the void….
‘Goose’ Givens, former UK basketball great, has thoughts about team; they need Rupp crowd back
Kentucky Today OWENSBORO, Ky. (KT) – Jack “Goose” Givens, who helped lead Kentucky to the 1978 national basketball championship, lamented…
CPE calls on educators across Ky. to take steps to shore up college enrollment after significant decline
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education is calling on education leaders across the state to take decisive steps to combat…
House impeachment committee dismisses two of three impeachment petitions against Gov. Beshear
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky House Impeachment Committee met behind closed doors for about three hours on Friday,…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Lincoln County’s Cedar Creek Lake is Kentucky’s destination for trophy bass
This is the twelfth article in an ongoing series about Kentucky’s major reservoirs. Cedar Creek Lake, five miles southeast of…
Franklin Circuit Court issues restraining order to keep ‘veto-override’ laws from going into effect
Staff report Franklin Circuit Court issued a restraining order that will keep in place the measures Governor Andy Beshear has…