Office of State Budget Director reports drop in Kentucky’s General Fund receipts in May
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Office of State Budget Director reported on Wednesday that both General Fund and Road…
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Gas prices remain high, but Kentucky drivers see small decrease in prices at the pump since last week
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The nation’s average price of gasoline has fallen 6.6 cents over the last week and…
Kentuckians cautioned to avoid harmful algal blooms as temperatures begin to warm across Commonwealth
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Harmful algal blooms can start appearing in Kentucky’s waterways as weather warms, causing health issues…
Kentucky State Police participating in six-state seat belt usage campaign through May 25
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky State Police are joining law enforcement agencies from nearby states for a coordinated…
Kentucky’s April General Fund receipts top $2 billion mark, up more than 15 percent from 2025
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Office of State Budget Director is reporting that April’s General Fund receipts grew 15.2…
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…
Secretary of State reports nearly 10,000 voters added to Kentucky rolls ahead of May 19 primary election
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Secretary of State Michael Adams has announced that leading up to the May 19 primary…
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…
New administrative regulation bans use of drones while fishing, hunting in the Commonwealth
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today New measures are now in place to help protect Kentucky’s fish and wildlife resources from…
Kentuckians urged to use caution as bat activity increases, raising chance for rabies infection
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Public health officials are warning Kentuckians that since it’s fall, bats are going to become…
America’s River Roots Festival to cause temporary river closures from Wednesday through Sunday
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The U.S. Coast Guard is scheduled to establish temporary waterway restrictions for boaters on the…
Kentucky Department for Public Health warns of increase in West Nile Virus, La Crosse virus
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) has issued a Health Alert regarding an increase…
Kentucky Public Service Commission approves adjusted rate increase for Duke Energy
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) announced Friday that they have issued an Order in…
Kentucky auditor finds $800 million in waste during special examination of state Medicaid Services
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today State Auditor Allison Ball released a special examination of the Kentucky Department of Medicaid Services…
Secretary of State reports ‘Other’ continues to outpace Republican, Democrats in voter registration
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Secretary of State Michael Adams has announced voter registration grew in August, with Kentuckians registering…
KET announces to layoff 22 percent of staff after reduction in federal funding from CPB, PBS
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky Educational Television (KET), the Lexington-based statewide public broadcasting network, has announced staff layoffs, due…
Hunting seasons set to open for over a dozen game species in KY; more bear, deer opportunities added
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Hunting seasons will be opening soon for more than a dozen game species, and the…
KDFWR uges hunters to review regulations ahead of Kentucky’s archer deer season opening Saturday
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky’s archery deer season opens on Saturday and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife…
While alcohol consumption shows marked decline across U.S., Kentucky sees only slight decrease
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today While studies show alcohol consumption dropping in much of the United States during a 10-year…
Drought returns to Kentucky as abnormally dry conditions persist across the state
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The hot and dry August weather in Kentucky has led to most of the state…
Kentucky State Police now accepting applications for next May’s Cadet Class 107
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky State Police announced on Tuesday it is taking applications for Cadet Class 107, scheduled…
First case of West Nile Virus confirmed in Kentucky, residents urged to take precautions
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness announced Friday they had been notified…