Politics swirl around who will oversee Kentucky Fish and Wildlife
Some sportsmen say the confirmation process has been “weaponized” against them.
Bill that ‘destroys’ transparency of Ky. public records drops one provision as it advances
Legislation to amend the Kentucky Open Records Act cleared a Senate committee despite bipartisan criticism that it would undermine government transparency, though a controversial part of the bill was rejected.
Kentucky Senate votes to bar employers, schools from requiring COVID-19 vaccine
Sen. Whitney Westerfield, R-Fruit Hill, voted against the bill, adding that “we should be very careful about bills that give life to conspiracy.”
Dalton House served as backdrop to daily life for sisters Sarah and Margaret
In the most recent installment of Brick & Mortar Monthly, Grace Abernethy highlights the lives of Sarah and Margaret Dalton.
Sweeping surprise overhaul of horse racing, gambling regulation sails out of Senate
The bill would create the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation to replace the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission and Department of Charitable Gaming — both of which are currently under the Public Protection Cabinet.
April’s eclipse will mean interruptions in solar power generation, which could strain electrical grids
In Christian County, 98% of the sun will be obscured.
bell hooks Memorial Writing Contest winners announced
It’s the third year the literacy council has sponsored a writing contest in memory of bell hooks.
Eastern and Western Kentucky rebuilding projects get House nod
THe funds would go to rehabilitate the Breathitt Area Technology Center and rebuild a fire station, police station and the city hall in Mayfield, as well as the Graves County administration building.
Kentuckians urged to plan for influx of travelers during April 8 solar eclipse
Congestion should be expected on the southbound lanes of the Pennyrile Parkway between Nortonville and Hopkinsville.
Ky. Senate weakens bill to curb underage vaping, sends to House with days left in legislative session
The bill would require the state to publish a list of compliant products in a directory, which would allow manufacturers, distributors and retailers to know exactly which products could be sold in Kentucky.
Community collaborates to memorialize local notables
Murals have made their mark on Hopkinsville in recent years, beautifying areas around the city while chronicling its history.
Bill targeting SNAP benefits would also impact Kentucky farmers, nonprofit says
House Bill 367, which is currently stalled in the Kentucky Senate, would make it harder for residents to qualify for SNAP benefits. An opponent says it could affect farmers’ businesses and livelihoods.