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…
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Kentucky’s average price per gallon drops to $2.75 as gas prices fall for 12th consecutive week
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today For the 12th consecutive week, the nation’s average price of gasoline has posted a decline…
Funeral arrangements announced for former Gov. Julian Carroll; to lie in state at KY Capitol Friday
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Funeral arrangements have been announced for former Kentucky Gov. Julian Carroll, who died early Sunday…
Gas prices at lowest point in Kentucky since last Christmas, falling for 11th consecutive week
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today For the 11th consecutive week, the nation’s average price of gasoline has fallen, while in…
Connectivity study shows Kentucky schools achieve highest improvement, from 49th to 5th in nation
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A national non-profit group based in Bowling Green has released a study showing most U.S….
Drought conditions worsen in KY with 26 percent of state experiencing abnormally dry conditions
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Drought conditions have worsened in Kentucky, according to the weekly U.S. Drought Monitor report that…
Many Eastern Kentucky wildfires contained and controlled ahead of dry weekend weather
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear, who declared a state of emergency last Thursday due to…
Governor declares state of emergency for more than 100 ongoing wildfires across Commonwealth
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency this week with numerous wildfires identified across…
Beshear to target improving education, economy as he embarks on second term as Governor
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear spoke to reporters in the Capitol Rotunda on Wednesday, the day after…
Early voting increases while the number of absentee ballots falls in Kentucky ahead of today’s election day
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today There are mixed results on early voting turnout versus absentee ballots, according to the Kentucky…
Environmental Protection Agency removes Northern Kentucky from air quality nonattainment list
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reclassified the northern Kentucky area from a National…
Governor Beshear provides update on Kentucky’s preparation for medical cannabis legalization
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Medical marijuana will not be legal in Kentucky until Jan. 1, 2025, but during a…
Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice Laurance VanMeter announces he will not seek re-election
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice Laurance B. VanMeter officially announced Tuesday he will not seek…
Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority finds no single factor in equine fatalities at Churchill Downs
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) released a report on Tuesday, saying its investigation…
Flags will fly at half staff on anniversary of 9/11 as Beshear celebrates Patriot’s Day in Ashland
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear will commemorate Patriots Day, the anniversary of 9/11, on Monday in Ashland,…
Small Business Administration finalizes rule to increase financial support for disaster survivors
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it has finalized a rule to increase support…
Gov. Andy Beshear, AG Daniel Cameron clash over gender reassignment surgery for children
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today During his weekly Team Kentucky news conference, Gov. Andy Beshear again voiced his opposition to…
KYTC reminding drivers to be vigilant of school buses, children as back-to-school time arrives
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today It’s back to school time, and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) urges all motorists to…
Beshear says Kentucky kinship program will get major boost with recent increase in federal funding
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky, which has one of the highest rates of kinship care in the United States,…
With legal sports wagering on horizon, Beshear signs regulation to fund problem gambling assistance
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today As Kentucky prepares for sports wagering to begin in early September, Gov. Andy Beshear has…
McConnell says National Defense Authorization Act passed Friday includes provisions benefitting KY
Kentucky’s senior U.S. Senator, Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, says the National Defense Authorization Act, which passed the Senate on Friday,…
Kentucky Interim Joint Committee on Agriculture hears updates on efforts to contain invasive carp
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today While fish such as bass and blue gill are welcome in Kentucky’s waters, Asian carp,…