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…
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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…
Senate to get House 2-year budget to fund executive branch, modifying Gov. Beshear’s proposal
After two hours or questions and comments, the Kentucky House passed a two-year budget to fund the executive branch of…
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…
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…