CPE data shows college graduation, retention rates continue to climb; costs remain steady across state
Despite a spring semester marred by COVID-19, graduation and retention rates continued to climb at Kentucky’s public universities last year,…
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New initiative aims to introduce Ky. businesses to European companies, foster long-term relationships
The Discover Kentucky Initiative, a new partnership between Team Kentucky and the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, aims to introduce Chamber…
Customs in Louisville seize shipments of 618 bottles of Viagra worth $1.31m, warns of unsafe medications
CBP officers in Louisville seized two shipments containing 618 bottles of Viagra pills, 18,540 pills. The shipments were heading to…
League of Women Voters of Kentucky calls for constitutional restoration of right to vote for felons
The League of Women Voters of Kentucky released An Update: Felony Disenfranchisement in the Commonwealth of Kentucky showing Kentucky has…
New ePay options let public pay more court costs online — goes into effect February 1
Individuals who owe court fines and fees will have more online payment options starting February 1. The Administrative Office of…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Pike County’s Fishtrap Lake offers surprising potential and quality fishing
This is the eleventh article in an ongoing series about Kentucky’s major reservoirs. Fishtrap Lake is 147 miles southeast of…
Kentucky Transportation District 6 crews on the job — slow down, be safe; check travel conditions first
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 snow and ice removal crews have been on the job to deal with the…
Governor says state needs more vaccine supply, has used most of first doses and ready to ramp up
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear says Kentucky is working to become the fastest state to vaccinate school…
In year of no elections, Secretary Adams focuses on cleaning up voter rolls — here’s a progress report
Secretary of State Michael Adams announced that, in December, Kentucky’s electorate declined as more voters were taken off the rolls…
Third impeachment petition filed, this one against AG Daniel Cameron for handling of Breonna Taylor case
Staff report A petition has been filed with the state legislature asking for the impeachment of Kentucky’s Attorney General Daniel…
Black Lives in Red States: Art and life converge for two women during a tumultuous year
By Sydney Boles Ohio Valley Resource Jessalyn Brown met Kyra Higgins through theater. “I saw her on stage and I…
With no veto or signature from the governor, the ‘Born Alive’ pro-life bill become law on third try
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The third time was the charm for a pro-life measure passed by the Kentucky General…
Governor holds memorial flag ceremony on Capitol grounds to commemorate state’s COVID victims
Gov. Andy Beshear was joined by First Lady Britainy Beshear and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman for a memorial flag ceremony…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Greenbo Lake may be small, but it carries a big reputation among Ky. anglers
This is the tenth article in an ongoing series about Kentucky’s major reservoirs. Greenbo Lake is 113 miles east of…
A unit of Kentucky State Police troopers were part of the security detail at the Presidential Inauguration
Kentucky Today A unit of 44 Kentucky State Police Troopers joined local, state and federal law enforcement agencies from across…
Gov. Beshear vetoes five bills, calling them ‘unconstitutional,’ ‘put Kentucky lives at risk’
Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed five bills Monday, including House Bill 1 and Senate Bill 1, allowing him to continue taking…
FHKy webinar says talk to kids early about vaping; addresses roles of music, social determinants
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The final webinar about reducing disease and unhealthy behaviors in Kentucky’s children focuses on…
Dept. for Public Health reminding Kentuckians of danger of carbon monoxide poisoning during winter
With recent winter temperatures below freezing, the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) wants to remind residents to take action…
Ky. counties say cigarettes, vaping hurting economy, seek local control of tobacco marketing, sales
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Counties across Kentucky say smoking and vaping are hurting their local economies and people’s…
This Week in Frankfort: A summary of the General Assembly’s actions as they recessed until Feb. 2
By Legislative Research Commission This year, for the first time since the Kentucky General Assembly began holding annual sessions…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Sparrows swarm backyard bird feeders during Kentucky’s cold winter months
When you feed songbirds during the winter months sparrows are likely to come in droves. The little brown and tan…
Plan your next ‘safe-cation’ with 2021 Kentucky Official Visitor’s Guide; features travel tips, stories
Gov. Andy Beshear and the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, has announced the unveiling of the 2021 Kentucky Official Visitor’s…