Problem Gambling Awareness Month joins Kentucky Lottery, state council in outreach effort
Given that 78 percent of adult Kentuckians gamble, and with further gambling expansion in Kentucky being considered, it is increasingly…
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Art Lander’s Outdoors: The Bobcat is a secretive carnivore found in forests across the Commonwealth
Editor’s Note: This is the fourth article in an occasional series about furbearers in Kentucky. The Kentucky Wildcat, the mascot…
On last day for new bills, Stivers introduces three on employees of governor’s office, executive orders
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Wednesday was the last day for new bills to be filed in the Kentucky Senate…
Secretary of State Adams supports ‘easy to vote and hard to cheat’ election reform bill, HB 596
Representative Jason Nemes (R-Louisville) filed House Bill 596, an election reform bill designed to make the voting experience easier both…
Severe Weather Awareness Week: Be prepared; statewide tornado safety drill tomorrow
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today This is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Kentucky, with a statewide tornado safety drill scheduled…
Cincinnati Jazz Hall of Fame and concert set for March 22; Nick Clooney will emcee
The Cincinnati Jazz Hall of Fame will celebrate the Cincinnati jazz scene on Sunday, March 22, with the induction of…
Kentucky State Police undertake two-week statewide enforcement blitz targeting aggressive drivers
The Kentucky State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division announced on Friday the start of a two-week statewide enforcement blitz targeting…
Kentucky Arts Council’s Poetry Out Loud statewide competition for high school students is March 4
Each spring the Kentucky Arts Council hosts the statewide Poetry Out Loud competition for high school students. This year’s competition…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Although rare at backyard bird feeders, the Eastern Towhee is common in Ky.
Editor’s Note: This is the tenth article in an occasional series about backyard birds. The Eastern Towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus) is…
Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky raises issues on child protections and legalizing medical marijuana
Several steps can be taken to reduce the risks to children and other vulnerable populations that may result from legalizing…
State Board of Education upholds Newport decision, denies River Cities Academy charter school request
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) voted at a special meeting Tuesday to uphold the decision of the Newport Independent…
Ky. House passes bills on election issues, battlefield preservation and sexual assault victims rights
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky House passed five bills Monday, dealing with such topics as elections, battlefield preservation…
Barge strikes US 45 Ohio River Brookport Bridge at Paducah, minor damage, traffic maintained
The U.S. Coast Guard reported that a barge hit on the U.S. 45 Ohio River “Brookport” Bridge at Paducah Sunday…
Kentucky breeders receive $14.3 million through Thoroughbred Breeders’ Incentive Fund
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) has announced the release of the 2019 Kentucky Thoroughbred Breeders’ Incentive Funds (KBIF), totaling…
Braidy Industries’ Bouchard files lawsuit against stockholders citing right to remove board members
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Braidy Industries founder Craig T. Bouchard filed a lawsuit against the company he started three…
Dr. James R. Rich, Kentucky’s longest-serving F&W commission member, passes away at age 92
Dr. James R. Rich, a retired family medical practitioner and Kentucky’s longest-serving Fish and Wildlife Commission member, passed away on…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Squirrel hunting for both food and sport has a long history in Kentucky
Hunting squirrels for food and sport is a tradition deeply embedded in Kentucky’s hunting culture. In early Kentucky, squirrels were…
Kentucky League of Women Voters release ‘Felony Disenfrachisement’ report; more progress needed
The League of Women Voters of Kentucky released a state report, Felony Disenfranchisement in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, showing Kentucky…
Gov. Beshear, bipartisan lawmakers push passage of bill to help Kyians with skyrocketing insulin costs
To assist more than half a million Kentuckians with diabetes including some who ration insulin because of the excessive cost,…
AAA offers tips on checking your car’s tires and what do about what you see; pothole season is coming
AAA AAA is encouraging motorists to use George Washington’s head (on a quarter) to check their tires, reducing risks on…
Welcome House of NKY to extend its ‘payee’ program addressing homelessness with Lex-Fayette contract
Welcome House of Northern Kentucky – a Covington-based agency dedicated to ending homelessness in Kentucky – has been awarded a…
University Press of Kentucky names Ashley Runyon new director, effective March 11; she returns to KY
By Danielle Donham University of Kentucky The University Press of Kentucky (UPK) has named Ashley Runyon as its newest director, effective March…