Plan a trip to the Kentucky State Fair — and make a visit of the 4-H’s ‘Cloverville’ part of your experience
By Owen Prim 4-H Extension Agent The Kentucky State Fair runs August 18-28 at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center…
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Ky. Chamber tells legislators state has too many people without jobs, too many jobs without people
Kentucky’s critical workforce shortage was the focus of comments from the Kentucky Chamber to legislators at the State Fair during…
Kentucky Association of Health Plans to offer unlimited state fair ride passes for vaccinations
Kentucky Association of Health Plans (KAHP), the trade association representing all carriers offering health coverage in Kentucky, has announced the…
Get ready for the Kentucky State Fair — early bird ticket discounts, promotional days, lots of fun for all
The Kentucky State Fair will offer the most affordable Fair experience in more than a decade and three special days…
UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment offers Virtual State Fair for next 11 days
By Aimee Nielson University of Kentucky The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is offering 11 days…
Governor reports 516 new COVID cases, 8 deaths; extends mask-wearing mandate; news round-up
Gov. Andy Beshear reported 516 new COVID cases and eight deaths as of Thursday afternoon, bringing the state’s totals to…
Kentucky’s venerable State Fair will go on — but will be scaled back; Kentucky Farm Bureau will have big presence
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear announced this week that due to the coronavirus, a scaled-back Kentucky State…
NKY has 9 cases; KY 245 cases, 5 deaths; Beshear talks racial disparities, business restrictions, McAtee
As of Tuesday afternoon, the NKY Health Department reported 9 additional cases of COVID-19 in Northern Kentucky, for 1,349 total…
KDA responds to students learning at home due to pandemic by generating education opportunities
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) is responding to the state’s school students currently learning at home because of the…
Mark Haney: Thank you for helping celebrate 100 successful years of the Kentucky Farm Bureau
As we round out an exciting year of celebrating Kentucky Farm Bureau’s centennial, I find myself reflecting on the past…
Kentucky State Fair to require adult supervision after incident involving teens causes panic over weekend
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today An incident involving a group of teens on Saturday night that evoked panic among fairgoers…
State Fair visitors encouraged to stop by Cabinet for Health and Family Services exhibit for health info
Visitors to the Kentucky State Fair are encouraged to stop by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) exhibit….
State Fair coming up; check out informative, fun Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources area
Take a selfie with a bear at the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources’ Bear Wise Exhibit. See some critters. Meet…
Ryan Quarles: The Kentucky State Fair provides an opportunity for people to come together
As a people who brim with pride for our state, each year Kentuckians of all backgrounds have an opportunity to…
Farm Bureau country ham breakfast brings in Central Bank’s $325,000 bid on grand champion Country Ham
The 54th Annual Kentucky Farm Bureau Country Ham Breakfast brought in an incredible $325,000 winning bid for the Kentucky State…
Going to State Fair? Lots to do and see — but take along a duffle bag to donate to CHFS for foster kids
Visitors to the 2017 Kentucky State Fair can help children in foster care by donating a new duffle bag or…
Ryan Quarles: Kentucky’s fabulous State Fair is coming up; come share the great tradition, Aug. 17-27
The Kentucky State Fair is one of the highlights of the agricultural year in Kentucky. As a farm kid from…
State seeking private partner to develop a new sports entertainment complex near state fairgrounds
By Ed Green P3 Kentucky Editor A new sports entertainment complex could be coming to a 12-acre site near the…
Coupons for historic sites, campgrounds available at Kentucky State Parks booth at state fair
The Kentucky State Parks will have a booth during the Kentucky State Fair Aug. 17-27, where visitors can pick up…
Department for Public Health officials, HFS Sec. Glisson at State Fair for Zika awareness event
Health and Family Services Cabinet Sec. Vickie Yates Brown Glisson, Department of Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles, and representatives from the…
Kenton County’s Dalton Anderson wins Reserve Grand Champion steer for second straight year
Dalton Anderson of Kenton County 4-H exhibited a steer that received Reserve Grand Champion honors at the Kentucky State Fair….
Numerous health screenings available during the Kentucky State Fair Aug. 20-30
Visitors to the Kentucky State Fair, which starts Aug. 20 and runs through Aug. 30, can take advantage of a…