List of speakers for first full-length Fancy Farm picnic since COVID pandemic began continues to grow
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The speakers list continues to grow for Fancy Farm, the annual event in the small…
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Work underway on multi-year renovation and repair of Kentucky State Capitol dome in Frankfort
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Visitors to the Kentucky State Capitol will notice an unusual sight, as scaffolding is encircling…
University of Louisville study with examine the health effects of flavored e-cigarette, vape products
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The University of Louisville has received a $3.6 million grant from the National Institutes of…
State legislators begin looking ahead to 2023 during series of committee meeting in Northern Kentucky
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The 2022 regular session of the General Assembly wrapped up about six weeks ago, but…
School safety on the minds of Kentucky’s leaders as Legislative Research Commission meets in Frankfort
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today School security, in the wake of last week’s Uvalde, Texas, school shooting, was on the…
Ky. Attorney General Danial Cameron becomes latest to join crowded GOP field in 2023 Governor’s race
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Although Kentucky’s 2022 primary election takes place next week, there is already a lot of…
Louisville Slugger finishing pink bats for Major League Baseball players to use on Mother’s Day
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Employees at Louisville Slugger spent Thursday finishing pink bats for Major League Baseball players to…
Governor, First Lady invite Kentuckians to visit Capitol Saturday for Derby Week kickoff event
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today While the Kentucky Derby won’t be run until May 7, Gov. Andy Beshear and first…
Beshear considering executive action on medical marijuana in wake if legislature’s failure to act
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear said with the General Assembly’s inaction on medical marijuana legislation in Kentucky…
High-profile bills still awaiting final action in General Assembly include two on gaming, medical marijuana
By Tom Loftus Kentucky Today Kentucky lawmakers began their 10-day veto recess on Thursday and will return to Frankfort on April…
Beshear vetoes measure to end COVID-19 state of emergency, says it would cost state SNAP benefits
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear on Wednesday announced he is vetoing a measure passed by the General…
Bill aimed at educating Ky. students through primary source historical documents passes committee
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A bill that seeks to educate students on the foundations of America’s principles through the…
Beshear says COVID steadily decreasing across state; could change guidance within a month
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday said the effects of COVID-19 in Kentucky continue to decline,…
Kentucky lawmaker wants four-year freeze after state’s public colleges, universities set tuition rates
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation has been introduced in the Kentucky General Assembly that would require the state’s public…
Chief Justice seeks pay raises for all judicial branch employees to create ‘more equitable salary scale’
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice John D. Minton, Jr., issued an impassioned plea for lawmakers…
Kentucky legislature convenes tomorrow — 200 bills pre-filed, redistricting, two-year budget on the agenda
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky lawmakers will return to the State Capitol tomorrow for the 2022 regular session of…
The ties that bind: Sports community rallies behind Western Kentucky tornado victims
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today From athletes to sports executives, to sports podcast hosts and fans, the sports community rallied…
Raise puts UK President Capilouto’s compensation among highest of country’s public university heads
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees has voted to award school president Eli Capilouto…
Crews from 20 of state’s electric cooperatives reduce Western Kentucky outages from 80,000 to 10,000
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Electric cooperative employees, mutual aid workers and contractor crews are focusing on power restoration after…
UofL trustees name Lori Stewart Gonzalez interim president to replace Neeli Bendapudi who resigned
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The University of Louisville Board of Trustees on Monday named Lori Stewart Gonzalez, Ph.D., interim…
Officials warn Kentuckians to beware of fake and counterfeit money scams while holiday shopping
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The offices of Kentucky Attorney General and State Treasurer are alerting consumers and retailers to…
Beshear on 2021: Great year for development, with more to come; ‘let’s get Brent Spence Bridge built’
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today It was an outstanding year for economic development in Kentucky and Gov. Andy Beshear says…