Art Lander’s Outdoors: Brook trout are one of four species in Lake Cumberland tailwaters
The brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) is a cold-water species native to the eastern U.S. and Canada. Populations in the U.S….
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Princeton man comes forward with winning $2 million Powerball ticket, wishes to be anonymous
A Princeton man, who wishes to remain anonymous, has come forward with the winning $2 million Powerball ticket from Saturday…
Kentucky State Police Forensic Laboratories recognized for high standards; full-time jobs open
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky State Police Forensic Laboratories has been recognized by a nationally renowned group called…
Transportation, Finance cabinets to replace roadway lighting fixtures with energy saving LED bulbs
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and the Finance and Administration Cabinet have launched an initiative to replace thousands of roadway lighting…
Kentucky Lottery: $2million Power Ball ticket sold in Princeton; winner has 180 days to claim
A ticket sold in Princeton for Saturday night’s Powerball drawing matched all five white ball winning numbers but not the…
Patrons help Kentucky restaurant workers weather the pandemic holidays through ‘Adopt a Server’
By Sydney Boles Ohio Valley Resource Stay-at-home mom Sarci Eldridge has a big heart. So when Kentucky entered its second…
Rural Blog: Quick hits — top 10 ag stories of 2020 (school closures, country music, bike paths, more)
Here’s a roundup of stories with rural resonance: Small banks helped businesses win more Paycheck Protection Plan loans. Read more…
Christmas for the Fishes replenishes habitat; donation program collects live Christmas trees
Recycle your real Christmas tree after the holiday season by donating it for use by Kentucky’s underwater inhabitants. Starting Dec….
State Auditor Harmon’s annual audit cites large backlog of unsolved unemployment claims
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today State Auditor Mike Harmon’s office has completed its annual audit of the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s…
Kentucky Equal Justice Center’s Rich Seckel wins 2020 Gil Friedell Memorial Health Policy Award
The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky has named Rich Seckel, director of the Kentucky Equal Justice Center (KEJC), the recipient…
Quarles encourages Kentuckians to keep state’s hungry in mind during season of giving
In this season of giving, Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles encourages Kentuckians to remember Kentucky food banks and their…
Homeland Security warns consumers to beware of COVID scams, including vaccines, false cures, equipment
As several coronavirus vaccines move toward approval, not only is the general public anxious for them to be widely distributed…
Anybody want a historic bridge? Kentucky has one available in Perry County — just make a proposal
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is looking for a new Kentucky home for an old Kentucky bridge. The state plans to…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Fall and winter are ideal times for brown trout fishing in Kentucky waters
The brown trout (Salmo trutta) is a European species that has been widely introduced. In April 1884, the U.S. Fish…
Civic, community leaders from across state celebrate Leadership Kentucky Class of 2020 virtual graduation
Five Northern Kentuckians were among the 40 civic and community leaders from across the Commonweal who graduated from the Leadership…
‘The Queen’s Gambit’: Netflix film has deep Kentucky connections, including NKY author of the book
By Rachel Nix Building Kentucky New Netflix series “The Queen’s Gambit” is encouraging a new generation of chess enthusiasts –…
Three Ky. hospitals administer first COVID vaccines; St. E. expects 975 doses today, vaccinate Wednesday
Gov. Andy Beshear and UofL Health officials marked a historic moment in the fight against the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)…
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet encourages students to enter Adopt-a-Highway Art Contest
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is encouraging Kentucky students to enter the 2020-2021 edition of its popular Adopt-a-Highway art contest….
UK equine extension specialist says Kentucky horse owners should check hay supply as winter nears
By Aimee Nielson University of Kentucky Kentuckians have already experienced the first effects of winter. A University of Kentucky College…
Kentucky Downs turf course gets first major renovation since 1990; will be ‘spectacular’ for 2021
Kentucky Downs — whose unique all-grass meet in September offers among the highest purses in the world — recently completed…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Rabbit hemorrhagic disease threatens North America’s wild rabbit population
Rabbit hemorrhagic disease, highly contagious disease with a high mortality rate, is threatening North America’s wild rabbits. The U.S. Department…
Keeneland catalogs 1,588 horses for 2021 January sale; to feature Sam-Son, Pompa, Spry dispersals
Keeneland has cataloged 1,588 horses for its 2021 January Horses of All Ages Sale, which will include dispersals of Sam-Son…