Kentucky celebrates 100 years of state park system during Monday event at Old State Capitol
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The front steps of the Old State Capitol, on West Broadway in downtown Frankfort, was…
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Lawmakers urged to do more to crack down on dogfighting and cockfighting laws in Kentucky
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today With a nationally known dogfighter just arrested in the state, Animal Wellness Action and the…
First heat wave of season arrives in Kentucky; persistent high temps expected through next week
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The first heat wave of the season that the National Weather Service (NWS) warned us…
GEAR UP KY online workshop Tuesday aimed at helping high school graduates complete FAFSA
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) announced there is help available for students trying…
NWS confirms 13 tornadoes touched down in Kentucky over Memorial Day Weekend
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The National Weather Service has now confirmed that 13 tornadoes struck Kentucky during the severe…
Legislative Ethics Commission reports KY lobbying hits record $12.4 million in first four months of 2024
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky lobbying spending for the first four months of 2024 hit a record of $12,421,079,…
KY’s ‘Click it or Ticket’ campaign begins Monday, continues through Memorial Day Weekend, June 2
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky’s “Click It or Ticket” campaign will run between May 20 and June 2, which…
U.S. Department of Justice opens investigation into conditions at Kentucky youth detention centers
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The U.S. Justice Department announced Wednesday it has opened a statewide investigation into the conditions…
With 2024 General Assembly session in rearview mirror, lawmakers set to begin preparation for 2025
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The 2024 regular session of the Kentucky General Assembly wrapped up a month ago and…
Kentuckians urged to help prevent accidents during Motorcycle and Bike Safety Awareness Month in May
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Whether you ride, pedal or drive, Kentuckians are reminded that May is National Motorcycle and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Maysville Rep. William Lawrence files House Joint Resolution calling for congressional term limits
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation has been introduced in the Kentucky House for the state to join other states…
Little change on the week, but dought conditions worsen across the Commonwealth at close of 2023
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today While there has been little change during the past seven days, drought conditions have worsened…
Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame announces five inductees for September 12 ceremony in Louisville
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Five individuals with strong Kentucky connections who have made outstanding contributions to sports have been…
Measure that would ban drag shows in public easily passes panel, heads to Senate floor
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation to ban adult entertainment such as drag shows from places where children can see…
New bill before the General Assembly would raise Kentucky’s minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2028
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation is before the 2023 General Assembly that would raise the minimum wage with staggered…
Gas prices remain steady nationwide as Kentucky continues decline; state average now at $3.04
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today While the average nationwide cost of gasoline remained steady over the past week, the price…