UK has record number of first-year students; greater diversity, higher quality, more preparedness
The University of Kentucky has a record number of first-year students, greater diversity and more quality and preparedness of students,…
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Boyd County one of 13 counties nationwide added to federal High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today A Kentucky county is one of only 13 nationwide to receive new High Intensity…
Commissioner Quarles Proclaims Sept. 15-21 as Farm Safety and Health Week in Kentucky
Ryan Quarles has proclaimed the week of Sept. 15-21 as Farm Safety and Health Week in Kentucky to encourage farmers…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: The Belted Kingfisher is a sure sign of good fishing for stream anglers
The Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) is a good luck charm for anglers, most often observed along wooded streams. When you…
Historic Perry County ‘Mother Goose’ house honking again, to open in October as bed and breakfast
By Ron Daley Special to NKyTribune It all began with Ollie Stacy cooking a goose for Thanksgiving in 1935 in…
ArtsWave to produce new book to honor women who helped shape Greater Cincinnati’s arts and culture
ArtsWave, the region’s lead fundraiser and engine for the arts, announced at a leadership donor event Monday, that it is…
General Fund receipts up so far this fiscal year; road fund falls just slightly, says Budget Director Chilton
State Budget Director John Chilton has reported that General Fund receipts increased 3.6 percent in August compared to last year. Total…
Prichard Committee poll shows 74% favor increased funding for quality child care, early education
A large majority of Kentuckians favor increased state funding for low-income, working families to provide quality childcare and preschool for…
KentuckyWired, a long-delayed project to bring high-speed internet to KY, has opened two new sections
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today KentuckyWired, a project to bring high-speed internet to all parts of Kentucky that has been…
Keeneland’s 79th September Yearling Sale kicks off Sept. 9 featuring 4,644 yearlings over 13 sessions
Keeneland’s 76th September Yearling Sale begins Monday, Sept. 9, with the first of three sessions in the Book 1. Owners…
Sunday at the Brickyard last chance for NASCAR Monster Energy Series drivers to make playoffs
There have been 25 race trophies awarded this season – 25 opportunities to lock in a Playoff berth – but…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: News and observations as Kentucky’s white-tailed deer season set to begin
Kentucky’s 2019-20 hunting season for white-tailed deer opens tomorrow, with the beginning of archery hunting, a 136-day season that continues…
McConnell announces that Kentucky to get $31.48 million, part of State Opioid Response Grants Program
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced Wednesday that Kentucky will receive $31.48 million from the U.S. Department of…
Chief Justice Minton to give annual State of Judiciary Address on Sept. 13 on range of court programs
The legislature, public and media will receive an update on Judicial Branch operations on Friday, Sept. 13, when Chief Justice…
Kmart on Dixie Highway in Erlanger added to growing list of Sears/Kmart store closings
On the heels of announcing closure of 26 Sears and Kmart locations October, CBS is reporting that nearly 100 additional…
September declared ‘Bourbon Heritage Month,’ celebrating Kentucky’s signature industry
September has been declared “Bourbon Heritage Month” in the Commonwealth. “As I promote Kentucky around the world, I’m frequently asked…
Registration is now open for the Running of the Wieners, unofficial kickoff to Oktoberfest Zinzinnati
Registration for the Oktoberfest Zinzinnati® Running of the Wieners is now open. The Downtown Cincinnati event will again feature 100…
Secretary Alison Lundergan Grimes welcomes 197 new naturalized citizens at ceremony in Louisville
Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes on Friday welcomed and congratulated new United States citizens at a naturalization ceremony at…
Upcoming Kentucky Parks events include Art Fair at Waveland, Hands on History at Fort Boonesborough
See some outstanding artists at the 6th annual Waveland Art Fair Sept. 7-8 at Waveland State Historic Site in Lexington….
Art Lander’s Outdoors: The distinctive call of the Yellow-Billed Cuckoo foretells of summer storms
The Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) is a weather forecaster, of sorts, in folklore. The secretive bird is heard, but seldom…
BLINK announces projection mapping artists & muralists for October 10-13 art, light & culture event
BLINK® has announced its line-up of projection mapping artists and muralists for the October 10-13 art, light and culture event. …
Sen. Julian Carroll prefiles legislation to allow sports wagering at racetracks, off-track betting facilities
Kentucky Senator Julian M. Carroll, D-Frankfort, has prefiled legislation establishing the framework to allow sports wagering at any horse racing…