Kentucky by Heart: Honoring the ‘beauty of Kentucky’ with visit to state Capitol’s iconic Floral Clock
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist The “beauty of Kentucky” is an oft-repeated phrase in describing the allure of the state….
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Altria donation pushes Republican Party of Kentucky headquarters building fund to $3.65 million
By Tom Loftus Kentucky Lantern Another $50,000 from tobacco giant Altria last month brings money raised to expand the Republican…
Frankfort’s historic ‘Singing Bridge’ closed by KYTC until further notice for structural safety concerns
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today An historic bridge in the downtown Frankfort area has been ordered closed until further notice…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Frankfort’s Cove Spring Park is the capital city’s often overlooked outdoor oasis
There’s a lot to do and see in Kentucky’s capital city: museums, historic buildings and bourbon distilleries. One overlooked attraction…
Opinion – Chris McDaniel: Interim Joint Committees hard at work in new fiscal year
I hope you had a safe and enjoyable Independence Day and are staying cool during these hot summer days. On…
KY Republican Headquarters building fund tops $3.2 million, most from corporations with lobbying interests
By Tom Loftus Kentucky Lantern The Republican Party of Kentucky Building Fund raised another $314,750 in the past three months…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: KDFWR campus a sprawling educational complex for nature lovers, anglers and hunters
Editor’s note: This is the first article in a two-part series on the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources…
Kentucky lawmakers to return to Frankfort Friday to begin considering action on Beshear vetoes
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky lawmakers return to Frankfort on Friday for the final two days of the 2024…
Children of military families invited to participate in Military Kids Day Feb. 27 at state Capitol
Military Kids Day, the annual event hosted at the Kentucky state Capitol, is scheduled for Tuesday, February 27. Lawmakers are…
Op-Ed – Andy Beshear: The eyes of the country are on KY, now is our chance to move forward, together
Editor’s Note: Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear was sworn in for his second term during the Commonwealth’s 62nd Inauguration Ceremony Tuesday…
Kentucky healthcare workers, public school educators will be grand marshals of Beshear inauguration parade
Kentucky Health News Kentucky healthcare workers and public school educators will serve as grand marshals of Gov. Andy Beshear’s inauguration…
KY Education Commissioner testifies before House committee regarding teacher shortage, turnover
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The teacher shortage in Kentucky was the hot topic of discussion during a meeting of…
Families invited to join lawmakers for Military Kids Day at State Capitol in Frankfort February 16
Military Kids Day, the annual event hosted at the Kentucky State Capitol, is scheduled to return on Thursday, February 16….
Beshear urges placing politics aside, ushering new era of prosperity during State of the Commonwealth
In his State of the Commonwealth Address Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear said the Commonwealth is strong and the future bright,…
Town halls being scheduled — one in NKY — by Team Kentucky Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The newly appointed 17-member Team Kentucky Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee met for the first time this…
School safety on the minds of Kentucky’s leaders as Legislative Research Commission meets in Frankfort
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today School security, in the wake of last week’s Uvalde, Texas, school shooting, was on the…
Daniel Cameron, local officials celebrate grand opening of Attorney General’s NKY Field Office
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron on Tuesday joined local officials in Covington for the grand opening of the AG’s Northern…
Terry Brooks: Progress made for Ky’s kids during special session, but lingering considerations remain
Last week’s special session entered our minds and news feeds as quickly as it has now disappeared. Alongside the Beshear…
FBI warns of hostile gatherings at state capitals; Beshear shuts down Capitol grounds on Sunday
The FBI has warned every state governor about the potential for demonstrations at state capitals across the nation, in the…
Now more than ever, Kentucky restaurants need your support and business — here’s how you can help
By Dan Liebman Special to NKyTribune The National Restaurant Association estimates that by the end of the year, roughly 100,000…
KYTC reaches milestone of 50,000 REAL ID-compliant licenses; pace of applications increasing
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has reached the 50,000 mark in number of REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses and identification cards…
Kentucky facing budget shortfall of nearly $500 million due to conditions caused by pandemic
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A report issued Thursday by the state budget director’s office shows a potential general fund…