Beshear outlines goals for criminal justice reform, growing incarceration reform; cites cost of prisons
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear says criminal justice reform is needed since prison costs and the number…
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Longtime-clerk of the Supreme Court, Susan Stokley Clary, to retire on Feb. 1; clerked for three justices
One of the Supreme Court of Kentucky’s most recognizable figures is leaving her position. Susan Stokley Clary, the clerk of…
Council on Postsecondary Education report: College still pays in Kentucky, for individuals and state
A new report issued by the Council on Postsecondary Education shows that college still pays for those who earn postsecondary…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: The Cedar Waxing’s unique plumage, eating habits most often observed in winter
A lasting image of the Cedar Waxwing is a beautiful tan bird perched amid the dark green leaves of an…
Schickel, Westerfeld spar over concerns regarding out-of-state lobbying money for Marsy’s Law
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A Kentucky lawmaker has expressed his displeasure at out-of-state money being used to lobby for…
KFB Marketbasket Survey shows 2019 ends with slight increase in overall food prices for consumers
The Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) Marketbasket Survey results from the fourth quarter of 2019 indicate price fluctuations to most food…
League of Women Voters want Kentucky to be proactive on congressional redistricting
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The League of Women Voters of Kentucky is seeking sponsors for legislation that would create…
Indiana sportsbooks end year with $160M month, close 2019 with more than $430M in bets
Indiana retail and online sportsbooks capped their inaugural year in the state by surpassing $160 million in bets in a…
First Kentucky death from ‘vaping;’ Public Health Dept. urges all (especially young people) to stop
Kentucky Health News Kentucky health officials have reported the state’s first probable death related to use of electronic cigarettes. The…
BibRave rates Flying Pig best marathon in America, competition includes Boston Marathon, many others
The Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon powered by P&G is the top ranked marathon in America, according to BibRave.com, an on-line…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Rotator cuff injuries are a real risk for those who participate in outdoor activities
A lifetime in the outdoors can take a toll on hips, knees, ankles and shoulders. Problems may develop from decades…
Nashville recording artist J.D. Shelburne featured on cover of Kentucky’s 2020 Official Visitor’s Guide
The Kentucky Department of Tourism unveiled the 2020 Official Visitor’s Guide cover featuring Kentucky native and Nashville recording artist J.D….
Beshear, Coleman announce Kentucky Skills U to waive testing fees for Kyians seeking to earn GED
In an effort to support education and enhance attainment opportunities throughout the Commonwealth, Gov. Andy Beshear and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline…
Kentucky Humanities centers statewide literacy initiative on Wendell Berry’s ‘Hannah Coulter’
Kentucky Humanities has selected Wendell Berry’s Hannah Coulter for its 2020 Kentucky Reads. The novel will be at the center…
KYTC District 6 road report update on current construction projects in Northern Kentucky
Construction season is winding down, but there is still plenty of work to be completed on Northern Kentucky roadways. Motorists…
Kentucky National Guard chaplain first-ever from state nominated for MacArthur leadership award
Kentucky Today A Kentucky Baptist pastor and a chaplain in the Kentucky National Guard has been nominated as the General…
Council of Churches to host Prayer in Action Days at State Capitol on Tuesday during legislative session
The Kentucky Council of Churches is hosting Prayer in Action Days at the State Capitol each Tuesday during this year’s…
Amye Bensenhaver: Here’s the brief version of the top ten open government stories of 2019
And now, the Reader’s Digest version of the top ten open government stories of 2019: 1. The release of the…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Second generation porcelain enameled cast iron cookware a must for every cook
This is the second of two articles on cast iron cookware. Cast iron cookware has stood the test of time…
Secretary of State Grimes launches new notary portal in accordance with 2019 passage of legislation
Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes has announced the launch of a new online notary portal on sos.ky.gov. The announcement…
State legislator John ‘Bam’ Carney in Louisville hospital intensive care with pancreatitis, infection
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Veteran lawmaker John “Bam” Carney has been hospitalized with a severe case of pancreatitis and…
Limited-edition bobblehead commemorates rivalry between UK Wildcats, UofL Cardinals
As the University of Kentucky Wildcats and the Louisville Cardinals prepare to renew on of college basketball’s most intense rivalries…