Kentucky higher education to receive additional $20M in CARES Act funding; officials revising guidelines
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that Kentucky colleges and universities will avoid state budget cuts this fiscal year while also receiving…
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Contract to repair, reopen Brent Spence: Kokosing Construction to have bridge open by Dec. 23
Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray announced the awarding of a contract to Kokosing Construction Co. to repair and reopen the…
Applications start today for hemp licensing, as Ag Commissioner expects long-term hemp market
The window to apply for the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s 2021 hemp licensing program opens today (Nov. 16), Agriculture Commissioner…
Lexington legislator will introduce bill in 2021 General Assembly to increase minimum wage to $15/hr
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation is being prepared for the 2021 Kentucky General Assembly to increase the minimum wage…
KCTC temporarily closes seven driver licensing offices — including Florence — due to COVID
Three regional driver licensing offices and four smaller field offices operated by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) have been closed…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Laurel River Lake offers good fishing for cool water species fall through spring
Editor’s Note: This is the seventh article in a series about Kentucky’s major reservoirs. Laurel River Lake is in Laurel…
KDA partners with other organizations to administer grant to help veterans enter agriculture field
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is partnering with other agriculture organizations in administering a federal grant directed to establish and…
State Budget Director: October General Fund receipts in Kentucky rise 3.0 percent in past year
State Budget Director John Hicks reported Tuesday that October’s General Fund receipts rose 3.0 percent, or $27.7 million, over last…
Gasoline demand weakens nationally, motorists continue to see cheaper pump prices in Kentucky
Kentucky saw gas prices drop another 4 cents last week, landing at $1.90. That puts the Commonwealth in second place…
Christian County health director goes behind data to tell COVID-19 ‘stories to pull at your heartstrings’
The front-line fighters against the coronavirus are employees of local health departments, who find their jobs increasingly difficult. People exposed…
UK researchers launch $2 million project to study sulfur problem in biofuel production, reduce pollution
By Katie Pratt University of Kentucky Sulfur found in biofuel feedstock poses serious problems to the industry, because it causes…
Kentucky’s modern gun deer season opens Nov. 14; deer harvest numbers trending up this year
The arrival of autumn brings beautiful fall colors, holiday excitement and for hunters, deer hunting in Kentucky. About 300,000 Kentuckians…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: One of Ky’s oldest reservoirs, Dale Hollow offers good fishing, exceptional scenery
Dale Hollow Lake is one of Kentucky’s oldest major reservoirs. Construction began in 1942 but the project was not fully…
Snow and ice will come eventually, and the state Transportation Cabinet road crews are ready
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Chilly mornings the last couple of days serve as a reminder that winter is not…
Trump, McConnell, Massie claim victory in Kentucky, the first state to be called for the President
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell cruised over challenger Amy McGrath to claim his seventh term early Tuesday. McConnell, 78,…
Eligible small businesses should apply now for Kentucky’s Tax Credit program for up to $25,000
Kentucky Small Businesses have the opportunity to claim a tax credit of up to $25,000, but time is running out…
UK College of Medicine study reveals tattoos can impair sweating, lead to heat-related injuries
By Elizabeth Chapin University of Kentucky A new University of Kentucky College of Medicine study published in the Journal of…
Deer-related accidents increase in Kentucky during fall; motorists should be on alert in November
The arrival of autumn signifies the approaching end of another year as nature prepares for winter dormancy. However, with beautiful…
Distracted, drunk and drowsy drivers pose dangers to trick-or-treaters, other motorists on Halloween
As Halloween 2020 approaches, AAA is reminding of the risk for a dangerous traffic safety trifecta ― increased pedestrian activity,…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Kentucky’s white-tailed deer harvest is off to strong start as gun season looms
Kentucky’s 2020-21 white-tailed deer season got off to a fast start as the main event, our statewide 16-day modern gun…
Kentucky now boasts nearly 10 million aging barrels of Bourbon and distilled spirits, fuels state economy
Kentucky Bourbon continues to fuel the Commonwealth’s economy with nearly 10 million barrels of Bourbon and other distilled spirits aging…
Cameron joins Kosair Charities, Kentucky Youth Advocates to release Child Abuse Prosecution Toolkit
Attorney General Daniel Cameron joined Kentucky Youth Advocates, Kosair Charities, and statewide partners in the Face It Movement to announce…