KY town with moxie, history of slavery dedicated statue of native, a pioneering black woman journalist
By Al Cross University of Kentucky In a little park amid the main intersection in downtown Russellville, Kentucky, stands a…
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Gannett Co., GateHouse Media announce merger, become largest newspaper group in U.S.
The Rural Blog America’s two largest newspaper chains, GateHouse Media and Gannett Co., announced their long-anticipated merger Monday afternoon. “Gannett shareholders will receive…
Report shows Ky. lawmakers fall short on cancer-fighting policies; state tops nation in cancer deaths
Kentucky is falling short when it comes to implementing policies and passing legislation to prevent, reduce suffering and death from…
Fancy Farm: Attorney General candidates Cameron, Stumbo show off some fancy speaking too
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today FANCY FARM, Ky. (KT) — Fireworks were not limited to gubernatorial candidates at the Fancy…
Keeneland catalogs 4,644 yearlings for 2019 September Sale; Book 1 will cover first three days
Keeneland has announced that 4,644 yearlings have been cataloged for the 76th annual Keeneland September Yearling Sale to be held…
Judge Brian Privett aims to cut overdoses in Bourbon County; it starts with personal outlook on drug abuse
By Jonathan Coffman NKyTribune reporter Mistakes lead to consequences. But how do we teach people to avoid making those mistakes?…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: The .22 long rifle, the leader in sales worldwide and first firearm experience for many
A leader in sales both nationally and worldwide, the .22 Long Rifle is arguably the most popular cartridge of all…
Kentuckian Kelly Knight Craft confirmed as latest United States ambassador to United Nations
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A Kentuckian was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Wednesday to serve as the nation’s…
KY Attorney General warns those hunting for a job to watch out for scammers; reports in multiple counties
If you are on the hunt for a job, watch out for scammers, Attorney General Andy Beshear warned Tuesday. Beshear…
AAA: Kentucky gas prices down another 8 cents, second-largest drop in nation, after Florida
Kentucky’s average gas price dropped another 8 cents, week over week, to land at $2.54. The decline was the second-largest…
Gov. Bevin, KYTC announce $70 Million construction project to continue Mountain Parkway expansion
Governor Matt Bevin joined local elected officials in Magoffin County to announce the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) will begin construction…
Wolf Steel to expand its Napolean Grill plant in Crittenden, adding 30 jobs, investing $5.9m
Wolf Steel Ltd., a manufacturer of fireplaces, grills, HVAC and other products sold under the Napoleon brand name, plans to…
Kentucky Arts Council announces Al Smith Fellowship, Emerging Artist Award recipients
Singer and songwriter Derek Feldman of Lexington received the Kentucky Arts Council’s Al Smith Individual Artist Fellowship for 2020. The…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Alter your tackle, techniques for success when fishing in Kentucky’s summer heat
It’s been a challenging fishing year, weather-wise, with all that rain during the spring creating wildly fluctuating water levels, then…
Governor signs pension bill into law following final approval in senate, bringing end to special session
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Senate gave final approval for a pension bill providing relief to the regional public…
Kentucky’s political tradition, Fancy Farm, coming up on Aug. 3 — here’s the lineup so far
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Six-minute speeches from gubernatorial candidates Gov. Matt Bevin and Attorney General Andy Beshear highlight a…
Casino.org reports big increase (85%-plus) in total handle for instant racing at Kentucky’s four venues
The total handle for instant racing in Kentucky jumped more than 85 percent in the 2019 fiscal year ending June…
KDA’s ‘Crafting a Better Drinking Culture’ impact report shows significant progress on top priority
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association released its first-ever social responsibility impact report that outlines the group’s significant progress since boosting its…
I-275/Combs Hehl repaving and bridge work project update; new lane closure to be aware of
The Interstate 275 Repaving and Bridge work project requires the following restrictions next week: • Left lane closure on west…
BBB: Why should our business or charity apply for the Torch Awards? It’s all about ethics
If you had the opportunity to prove your business’ or nonprofit’s ethics, improve internal processes and procedures, and boost your…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Ky’s fourth species of Black Bass a mystery, limited to Cumberland headwaters
Anglers across Kentucky are intimately familiar with the largemouth, smallmouth and spotted (Kentucky) bass. These three black bass species are…
Health officials urge public to take steps to avoid injury, illness during extreme summertime heat
Health officials with the Department for Public Health (DPH), located within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), urge…