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…
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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,…
Kentucky gas prices rise to highest levels in three weeks; statewide average at $3.30 per gallon
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gas prices in Kentucky, which had dropped just in time for the July 4 holiday…
KSP seeking third consecutive win as ‘America’s Best Looking Cruiser’; vote online through July 31
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky State Police (KSP) is seeking its third consecutive win as “America’s Best-Looking Cruiser,”…
Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority pleased with results in first year of Racetrack Safety Program
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) says it has made important strides during the…
‘Smishing’ is the latest text scam with a strange name, but it can have serious repurcussions
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today It’s hard to keep track of all the different types of scams where people try…
Additional November candidates announce they plan to attend annual St. Jerome Fancy Farm Picnic
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The 143rd annual Fancy Farm Picnic is less than a month away and organizers say…
Independence Day can be frightening and dangerous for pets, here are some tips to keep your buddy safe
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today While fireworks, picnics and other Fourth of July traditions can be great fun for people,…
KY’s gubernatorial candidates have yet to confirm attendance at annual St. Jerome Fancy Farm Picnic
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Organizers of the 143rd Annual St. Jerome Fancy Farm Picnic on August 5 received responses…
Here’s an overview of the new legislation taking effect in the Commonwealth beginning Thursday
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation dealing with child abuse, drugs, gambling, mental health, gender services, education and many other…
Kentucky ranks sixth for largest average victim losses to investment fraud in new study
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A new study finds investment fraud has become the No. 1 costliest type of fraud…
KY Energy and Environment Cabinet issues air quality alert as index reaches dangerous levels
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet has taken the unusual step of requesting an air…