Kentuckians reminded to share the road during National Pedestrian Safety Month in October
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, and officials are reminding all travelers to stay alert and practice safe habits as…
Gov. Andy Beshear
Read More
Governor, First Lady laud KY’s contributions to cancer research during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear are recognizing the Commonwealth’s leading role in the fight against childhood cancer,…
Beshear urges support of legislation increasing benefits for victims of black lung disease
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today With Appalachia currently facing a resurgence of black lung disease, Gov. Andy Beshear sent a…
Registration now open for annual online public auction of Kentucky’s surplus heavy equipment
Registration is now opened for the annual public auction for the Commonwealth’s surplus property and heavy equipment, which will begin…
Kentucky to hold second confiscated bourbon auction benefiting alcohol responsibility programs
The Kentucky Public Protection Cabinet has announced the second auction of bourbons confiscated by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control…
Nominate outstanding Kentucky education support staff for the 2026 RISE Award
Gov. Andy Beshear’s Office, in partnership with the Kentucky Department of Education, has opened the nomination window for the 2026-2027…
Gov. Andy Beshear orders flags lowered to half-staff in honor of legendary entertainer Dolly Parton
Gov. Andy Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff for a period of…
Boone County Public Library Foundation one of 15 state nonprofits to get Arts Council grants
Boone County Public Library Foundation was one of 15 nonprofit organizations across the commonwealth will receive $51,175 in grant funding…
Kentuckians reminded to plan for a sober driver ahead of upcoming Labor Day weekend holiday
State officials are reminding Kentuckians to plan ahead for a safe and sober ride home to help keep roads safe…
Beshear to McConnell: Provide ‘proof of your capacity to serve’ or leave office
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear wrote in a Monday letter to Republican U.S. Sen. Mitch…
RISING film, chronicling Eastern KY’s rebuilding efforts following 2022 floods, now streaming on Prime video
Team Kentucky’s documentary, RISING, is now available for streaming on Prime Video, with proceeds going to the Team Kentucky Emergency…
Kentucky Supreme Court backs Beshear over GOP lawmakers’ efforts to move executive powers
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern The Kentucky Supreme Court declared recent laws passed by the Republican-controlled General Assembly that moved…
Opinion – Andy Beshear: Legislature’s senseless and avoidable budget cuts are hurting Kentuckians
In the last few weeks, my administration received a number of calls and emails from Kentuckians concerned about painful cuts…
Kentucky tourism generates $14.6 billion in economic impact in 2025, marking fourth-straight record year
Kentucky is celebrating its best year ever for tourisms in 2025, with $14.6 billion generated in economic impact supporting 96,993…
Govs. Beshear, DeWine join leaders to break ground on historic Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine were joined by federal, state and local leaders to break ground…
Governor Andy Beshear announces emergency measures to combat high prices at the pump
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear announced emergency steps he was taking to deal with higher gas prices…
University of Kentucky AD Mitch Barnhart declines post-retirement position amid Beshear criticism
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Retiring Kentucky Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart has declined a post-retirement position at the school after…
Opinion – Bill Straub: Beshear’s concerns about UK are valid, accountability starts at the top
I had reached the sit-around-and-do-nothing stage on Monday evening, relieved that I wouldn’t have to witness the Mets lose their…
Beshear announces changes in KYTC, Energy and Environment, and Public Protection cabinet positions
Gov. Andy Beshear announced several changes within his executive cabinet. Changes include updates within the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), the…
LifeSciKY welcomes first international lab resident, Japan-based Mitsui Chemicals
By Brenna Keller NKyTribune associate editor Covington-based nonprofit lab incubator LifeSciKY has welcomed its first international lab resident. LifeSciKY hosted…
Kentucky House and Senate override Gov. Andy Beshear’s first veto of 2026 legislative session
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky House and Senate have overridden a gubernatorial veto of House Bill 314, the…
NKY Chamber special Government Forum to feature Gov. Andy Beshear March 24
Policy priorities, economic strategy, workforce initiatives and more will be discussed when the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce hosts Kentucky…