141st Fancy Farm picnic tradition program is shaping up, though there’s a counter-event in Louisville
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The speaker’s list has expanded for the political speaking portion of the 141st Fancy Farm Picnic…
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Art Lander’s Outdoors: Land management, setting tree stands and ground blinds for archery season
August is the time to get started on land management practices, and setting up treestands and ground blinds for the…
Kyians can pitch uses for bourbon industry’s surplus stillage for chance to enter reverse pitch competition
With the number of Kentucky distillers increasing 250 percent the past decade, the need to address the industry’s spent-grain byproduct…
Chief Justice John Minton makes case for judicial redistricting to interim State Government committee
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice John D. Minton, Jr., made his case for judicial redistricting…
Recent roadside tragedy underscores the need for drivers to move over, slow down on Ky. roadways
The tragic death of a AAA tow truck driver in Ohio has highlighted the risks faced by emergency first responders…
Over half of owners consider their pets when making vacation plans; tips for bringing your buddy along
By Berry Craig Building Kentucky Summer vacation time is upon us – and for many, that includes our pets. More…
First Team Kentucky Gallery exhibit unveiled at Capitol; first rotation in place through Dec. 31
Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear recently unveiled the first exhibit in the Team Kentucky Gallery. The Beshears…
Daily Yonder: In Eastern Kentucky, farm-to-table food nurture’s relationships, builds strong communities
By Kim Kobersmith The Daily Yonder Featured prominently at the center of the Wrigley Taproom & Eatery in Corbin is…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Practicing for bow hunting season is part mental, part muscle memory
If it has been months since the last time you shot your hunting bow, now is the time to start…
Appalachian Voices report shows region needs billions to clean up abandoned coal mines
A new report found that it will cost Appalachian states billions to clean up abandoned coal mines, much more than…
Secretary of State Michael Adams shares positive election experiences with congressional committee
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Secretary of State Michael Adams testified virtually this week before the U.S. House Committee on…
Child tax credit payments to begin Thursday; reducing child poverty with direct payments
On Thursday, July 15, the first payments for the newly expanded child tax credit will go out to some 39…
Only 25% of Kentucky’s eligible school children have been vaccinated against COVID — ‘that’s not enough’
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News With only one-fourth of Kentucky’s eligible school children vaccinated against COVID-19, Gov. Andy Beshear…
Daily Yonder: Traveling the wilderness road with actor and Ky. native Ned Beatty, a remembrance
By Jack Wright The Daily Yonder The world of stage and screen is mourning the death of prolific actor Ned…
Finalists identified to design permanent COVID memorial on Capitol grounds; committee sought
The finalists have been chosen to design a permanent memorial on the state Capitol grounds to honor the thousands of…
Ky. National Guard to send 220 to southern border later in 2021 to support federal government mission
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear has announced that Kentucky will be deploying more than 220 National Guard…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Archery deer season isn’t far off — it’s never too early to get organized
Editor’s note: The first article in a three-part series about getting ready for archery deer season. About this time every…
KY forms Sexual Assault Kit Investigative Initiative Team with $1.5 million in Justice Department grants
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that $1.5 million in U.S. Department of Justice grants has been awarded to the Commonwealth to…
Longtime lawmaker Tom Buford dies at age 72, remembered as a ‘giant in the Kentucky Senate’
Kentucky Today A longtime state lawmaker from central Kentucky passed away Monday at the age of 72. State Senator Tom…
State’s farmer-florists keep growing, giving special reason to celebrate KY Grown Cut Flower Month
Nothing says summer like fresh flowers. This July, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and the Kentucky Horticulture Council (KHC) are…
Beshear says Mary Noble to resign from the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet July 15
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet Secretary Mary Noble has decided to retire July 15….
Beshear appoints boards, commissions, including university boards; NKyians among appointees
Gov. Andy Beshear has made the following appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions: University of Kentucky Board of Trustees •…