Kentucky’s annual pension report shows all CERS, KRS plans remain on track to be fully funded by 2049
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA) has released its Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFRs) for…
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U.S. House overwhelmingly reauthorizes drug control office legislation sponsored by KY Rep. James Comer
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a bipartisan bill sponsored by Rep. James Comer,…
Kentucky Judicial Branch receives clean audit from independent auditor Cherry Bekaert
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Judicial Branch received a clean audit opinion on its financial statement for Fiscal…
AccuWeather long-range experts predicting milder winter in Kentucky
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today On the heels of one of the warmest summers on record in the United States,…
Fort Campbell deploys 500 soldiers to support North Carolina’s hurricane recovery effort
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today More than 500 Fort Campbell soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) have been…
Fall might be right around the corner, but Kyians warned to be prepared for extreme heat this week
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today It may be less than a month before the start of the fall season, but…
Kentucky auditor Allison Ball files lawsuit against Gov. Andy Beshear over iTwist database access
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts Allison Ball and Ombudsman Jonathan Grate has filed a lawsuit…
Kentucky ranks ninth in recent study of states with lowest COVID-19 vaccination rates
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today As a summer surge of the Coronavirus is underway across the country, a new study…
Annual US 127 Yard Sale returns August 1-4 with thousands of sellers spanning 690 miles
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Billed as “The World’s Longest Yard Sale,” the 127 Yard Sale is an annual event…
State health officials warn cases of whooping cough on the rise across the Commonwealth
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today State public health officials issued an alert to Kentuckians this week, saying that pertussis, also…
Gov. Andy Beshear pens letter to DEA in support of easing federal restrictions on marijuana
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to Anne Milgram, administrator for the U.S. Drug Enforcement…
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…
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…