Mitch McConnell’s office releases new health update; senator will miss annual Fancy Farm picnic
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Sen. Mitch McConnell’s office has released another statement about the senator’s recovery from a fall…
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Gov. Andy Beshear restores cuts to Medicaid, GOP leader says governor is ‘crying wolf’
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Wednesday that his administration is taking $255 million from what…
New laws: Gaming, grooming, impaired driving, more in effect, among 190 passed by legislature
This is the third in a series of stories on new laws in Kentucky. By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The…
190 new laws in Kentucky taking effect this Wednesday
This is the first in a series of stories on new laws By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Many new laws…
Kentucky’s average price per gallon settles at $3.33 in week leading up to end of governor’s gas tax reduction
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The nation’s average price of gasoline has fallen 6.9 cents over the last week and…
National Weather Service urges caution as extreme heat, humidity expected through end of week
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The National Weather Service is warning that hot and oppressively humid conditions are forecast through…
Kentucky State Police accepting applications for Cadet Class 108; application deadline Oct. 15
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky State Police (KSP) is accepting applications through its online portal for new troopers hoping…
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife officials say black bear sightings not unusual
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Sightings of black bears have recently been occurring in neighborhoods, backyards, urban areas and even…
National average for a gallon of gas falls below $4, Kentucky average stands at $3.63
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The average price of gasoline nationwide fell 9.3 cents over the last week and stands…
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…
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…