The Kentucky Tourism Development Finance Authority has approved three film projects for financial incentives. Under the new film incentive law approved this year, approved film and television projects completed in Kentucky are eligible for up to a 30 percent tax rebate. Additional rebates are possible for using Kentucky labor and filming in certain counties. The…
By Gayle Pille NKyTribune Correspondent There is gold in these here hills, folks. Word is there’s a couple of ole boys in Indiana making $300 to $400 a day panning a local stream (at an undisclosed location of course). And if you don’t believe me, ask Ron. Ron Gable, of Hidden Valley Lake in Indiana,…
By John Gregory KET They have 27,000 miles of paved roads to maintain, constituents clamoring for a number of new transportation projects and a shrinking pool of money with which to make it all happen. To say state highway officials have a thankless job might be an understatement. A panel of legislators who oversee transportation…
There are all kinds of travelers in the world. Some of us very rarely leave the confines of our own communities. Others take annual vacations and family trips during the holidays. Then there are some who possess the wanderlust gene and are destined to travel and explore at every opportunity. According to recent research, this…
Veteran jockey Perry Ouzts became the 11th leading rider in the history of racing on Sunday when he rode See Through to victory in the final race of the day at Belterra Park. His victory total of 6,470 equaled the mark set by his cousin, Earlie Fires, who is now retired from the saddle. With…
Governor Steve Beshear today announced that $300,000 from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has been approved for restoration of aesthetic lighting on a treasured landmark of Maysville – the Simon Kenton Memorial Bridge over the Ohio River. The famed “necklace” lights that outline the 84-year-old suspension bridge were switched off in February 2014 after inspectors found…
The third annual “Taste of Newport” event is Sunday, June 7, rain or shine from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. The 600-700-800 blocks of Monmouth Street will be closed to vehicular traffic for the event. The event is designed to showcase some of Newport’s finest “tastes” around the city. Participating Newport restaurants and food businesses…
Kentucky State Parks will take part in National Trails Day on June 6 with events across the state to recognize the hiking opportunities at state parks. National Trails Day was launched by the American Hiking Society in 1993 to help promote exercise, trail development and the outdoors. It has grown to more than 2,000 events…
By Craig A. Potts Special to NKyTribune It’s time to catch our breath after a busy month of heritage-based events in May – starting with the Kentucky Derby, followed by National Travel and Tourism Week, then more festivals, street fairs, spring flings, May Days and celebrations of bourbon, music, food, art, cars, hikes, bikes and…
The Kentucky Historic Preservation Review Board has approved 15 sites for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, nominations that will now be forwarded to the National Park Service (NPS) for final determination of eligibility. A decision on designation will be rendered within 60 to 90 days. One of the sites is the Frank…
The first wave (the so-called leading edge) of the Baby Boomer Generation, born between 1946 and 1955, have retired or plan to in the next few years. For some retirees, down-sizing is a priority. For others there’s the dream of relocating from the city or suburbs to a small town which has a great quality…
Children’s Law Center (CLC), a local nonprofit providing quality legal services to children in Kentucky and Ohio, celebrated its 25th anniversary with the third annual Dancing with the CLC Stars fundraiser and dance competition last week. Inspired by the ABC-TV’s sensational show Dancing with the Stars, Dancing with the CLC Stars paired eight local celebrities…
In the 1950s and early into 1960, Louisville’s Rudell Stitch was a highly successful amateur and professional boxer. He ranked as high as second in the world as a welterweight and later found renown as a lightweight. He won 45 of 57 amateur bouts, with five Kentucky state titles along the way. As a professional,…
By R.G. Dunlop Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting Adam Horine leaned on the courtroom podium, wept and begged. He called himself “crazy,” but insisted that he could represent himself. He said he was dying. The April 22 hearing before Carroll District Judge Elizabeth Chandler stood out from Horine’s many other court appearances over the…
By Daniel Leathers Special to NKyTribune There are untold miles of foot trails throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Each trailhead is the signpost to adventure. Each path holds the promise of new discoveries for the explorer. Each turn or curve is an exciting mystery. Each hill and valley captivates our imagination and causes our present…
After weathering several tough budget cycles, the state is on track to end the current fiscal year next month with much better news to report. Two weeks ago, the Office of State Budget Director said that April’s General Fund receipts – which drive the budget – brought in a little more than $1 billion, a…
The third annual “Taste of Newport” event is Sunday, June 7th rain or shine from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. The 600-700-800 blocks of Monmouth Street will be closed to vehicular traffic for the event. The event is designed to showcase some of Newport’s finest “tastes” around the city. Participating Newport restaurants and food businesses…
By Kevin Kelly Special to KyForward FRANKFORT, Ky. – Memorial Day weekend serves as the unofficial start to summer and draws boaters to Kentucky’s lakes and rivers in droves. “There’s nothing better than a weekend or a day on the water,” said Zac Campbell, boating education coordinator for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife…
Kentucky’s unemployment rate continued to decrease as it fell to a seasonally adjusted preliminary April 2015 level of 5 percent from a revised 5.1 percent in March 2015, and well below the national rate, according to the Office of Employment and Training (OET), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. “The labor…
Editor’s note: Veteran outdoorsman and adventurer Daniel Leathers joins KyForward’s regular contributors with “Bluegrass Adventures,” a column highlighting the many and varied outdoor recreation opportunities in Kentucky. By Daniel Leathers Special to NKyTribune The bow of the canoe cuts through the peaceful water as you dip your paddle and propel yourself forward. The only…
It’s safe to say that most people headed to Florida are looking for sand, sea, and sun — lots and lots of sun, a hot, glowing orb shining brightly across the broad ocean. Except of course, if you’re headed across the Florida Keys, from Key Largo to Key West, the 100-mile route along Highway 1,…
The season opens in spring, but the nightly chorus of bullfrogs is considered by many to be the song of summer. In the still night air the bullfrog’s deep, raspy call sounds like “jug-o-rum, jug-o-rum.” The allure of the season is being outdoors at night — listening to the sounds of whippoorwills and crickets, walking…
