Stimulus bill passes House by voice vote, goes to Pres. Trump; no second for Massie’s recorded vote
The Washington Post reports that the House of Representatives approved the massive $2trillion stimulus bill by voice vote. Lawmakers returned…
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February unemployment rate at 4.2 percent in Kentucky, down 0.1 percent from January
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary February 2020 unemployment rate was 4.2 percent, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an…
State’s community health centers get $1.6m in federal funds to combat coronavirus outbreak
Kentucky will receive $1.6 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to combat the coronavirus outbreak in…
39 cases of COVID-19 added to state total (including one from a ‘coronavirus party’), says Gov. Beshear
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky had 39 new cases of the coronavirus on Tuesday, the largest single-day number by…
Secretary of State says counties using electronic ballot machines should move to paper ballots
Secretary of State Michael Adams, acting on his promise to ensure ballot integrity and enhance public confidence in our election…
A bright spot: For 70 years, the arrival of Spring brings bright yellow jonquils to this roadside
For the last 70 years, the arrival of spring has brought with it a bright spot for motorists along U.S….
Gov. Beshear orders ‘nonessential retail’ to close as coronavirus count exceeds 100 in Kentucky
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky saw its positive coronavirus cases climb over 100 and Gov. Andy Beshear said nonessential…
NACo calls on Congress to make counties eligible for COVID-19 Stabilization Fund, has interactive site
With the U.S. Congress and administration poised to agree on a $1 trillion-plus coronavirus relief package, the National Association of Counties (NACo) called on federal policymakers to ensure America’s…
New poll shows Kentuckians favor allowing sports betting at race tracks, Speedway and by mobile app
Sports betting is a political winner in Kentucky. Two-thirds of voters support allowing sports betting in the Commonwealth, according to…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Spring fishing is best and we’re blessed with abundance of lakes and streams
We are blessed here in Kentucky with an abundance of streams and lakes, excellent fishing and no closed seasons. While…
Attorney General Daniel Cameron announces online form to report price gouging during pandemic
Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced new resources for consumers to report suspected price gouging to his office during the COVID-19…
State Department of Agriculture has changed how food from two federal programs can be delivered
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) has streamlined the process of ensuring that food insecure Kentuckians can receive food through…
Gov. Beshear acts to limit spread of COVID-19; includes guidance for closure of government offices
Gov. Andy Beshear has announced additional steps to contain and limit the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). “It’s my…
Court proceedings throughout Kentucky restricted until April 10, to comply with Supreme Court ruling
NKyTribune staff The Kentucky Supreme Court has restricted court proceedings from March 16 to April 10. In accordance with that…
Kroger adjusts store hours in Northern Kentucky, Cincinnati, other markets, part of COVID-19 response
NKyTribune staff Starting today, Kroger has adjusted hours for its stores in the region that includes Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati….
Eastern tent caterpillars have begun to hatch — they can become a threat to pregnant mares
By Holly Wiemers University of Kentucky Eastern tent caterpillars have begun to hatch, with the first instances being seen in…
Scam Alert: Governor, Attorney General warn of coronavirus scams; report to hotline
Gov. Andy Beshear and Attorney General Daniel Cameron issued a scam alert warning Kentuckians of potential consumer scams related to…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: The .357 Magnum, an American classic, for both security and hunting
Author’s note: This is the first article in an occasional series about modern rifle and pistol cartridges and their uses…
Gov. Beshear provides guidance as state responds to COVID-19, asks places of worship to cancel services
Governor Andy Beshear announced more decisive action and preparations on Wednesday to stop the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019…
General fund, road receipts rise in February; General fund up 3.5 percent in first eight months of fiscal year
State Budget Director John Hicks reported today that General Fund receipts climbed 2.9 percent in February with revenues of $884.0…
Berea College shutting down for semester due to coronavirus; residence halls to be vacated Saturday
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Berea College is shutting down school for the semester because of the challenges that the…
Kentucky’s 2019 annual unemployment rate holds steady at 4.3 percent, according to KYSTATS report
Kentucky’s annual unemployment rate was 4.3 percent in 2019 unchanged from 4.3 percent in 2018, while nonfarm employment gained 8,600…