Beshear says ‘Commonwealth’s ties are strong’ in update on European economic development trip
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear discussed his economic development trip to Germany and Switzerland during his weekly…
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UK coach Mark Pope expects latest addition Kerr Kriista to have ‘massive impact’ on Wildcats’ roster
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky coach Mark Pope added another veteran guard to his roster on Thursday with the…
Koby Brea ‘Playing for something bigger than myself,’ as UK dream comes true
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky coach Mark Pope added a shooting guard to his roster on Wednesday afternoon. The…
Gas prices decline for first time since February; Kentucky average price per gallon stands at $3.63
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today For the first time since February, the nation’s average price of gasoline has seen a…
Governor Andy Beshear vetoes three additional bills following end of legislature’s 2024 regular session
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Amid the bill signings Gov. Andy Beshear has conducted since the 2024 regular session of…
Kentucky freshman Reed Sheppard ‘going all-in,’ dives into NBA Draft as projected lottery pick
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Reed Sheppard is ready to pursue his next dream. The Kentucky freshman guard declared for…
With more than 1,200 bills filed, General Assembly wraps having passed 215, over two dozen in final day
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today It was quiet in the House and Senate chambers on Tuesday, as members of the…
Senate Majority Leader Damon Thayer ends 21 years in office, proud of accomplishments
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today While several lawmakers from both the Kentucky House and Senate are retiring at the end…
Keith Taylor: Mark Pope’s return to University of Kentucky like a family reunion for Big Blue Nation
Mark Pope left Kentucky as a player and returned as coach and it was like a family reunion Sunday at…
Work Zone Awareness week begins Monday in advance of construction season across Kentucky
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today As construction season’s orange cones and barrels spring up along Kentucky highways, state officials remind…
Mark Pope returns to the ‘pinnacle,’ hired as new men’s basketball coach at University of Kentucky
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky turned to one of its own to coach the Wildcats. Mark Pope, a former…
Brigham Young’s Mark Pope appears to be choice as next men’s basketball coach at Kentucky
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky’s search for a new basketball coach took a surprising turn Thursday night with Mark…
Drew, Hurley out of running for UK Job, so where does the Kentucky coaching search go from here?
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky’s search for a new basketball coach had a couple of misses on Thursday. Scott…
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…
UK’s next basketball coach may be Baylor’s Scott Drew — but the potential list is a long one
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky’s search for a new men’s basketball coach has begun and a list of candidates…
Kentucky Freshman Justin Edwards takes ‘significant step,’ announces he will declare for NBA Draft
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky freshman Justin Edwards plans to enter the NBA Draft. Edwards played in 32 of…
Kentucky AD Mitch Barnhart expects further direction on NIL, transfer portal within college athletics
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky athletics director Mitch Barnhart anticipates changes within the landscape of college athletes in the…
Legislative Ethics Commission reports more than $6 million spent on lobbying during 2024 GA session
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky General Assembly is winding down its 60-day session and the Legislative Ethics Commission…
UK names Virginia Tech Hokies coach Kenny Brooks as next to lead Wildcats women’s basketball
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today The search for a women’s basketball coach at Kentucky ended Tuesday. Kenny Brooks, who has…
Kentucky stunned in NCAA opener for second time in three years with shocking loss to Oakland
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Tre Mitchell walked out of the locker room with with towel over his head. He…
Playing at home has been sweet for Kentucky freshman, fan favorite Reed Sheppard
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Time flies when you’re having fun and Reed Sheppard has enjoyed every minute of his…
KY House sends two bills (by NKY reps) to Senate for consideration: ‘Momnibus,’ easing teacher shortage
Staff report Two bills spearheaded by NKY representatives have been approved by the Kentucky House and are headed to the…