During the 2024 eclipse, biologists want to find out how birds will respond to darkness in the middle of the day by Kimberly Rosvall and Liz Aguilar April 4, 2024 Because birds use light to match their behaviors to their environment, scientists have lots of questions about how they will respond to the eclipse.
April’s eclipse will mean interruptions in solar power generation, which could strain electrical grids by Vahé Peroomian March 26, 2024 In Christian County, 98% of the sun will be obscured.
Spring cleaning? Don’t forget the bird feeder by Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources March 19, 2024 To keep birds healthy, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife recommends cleaning bird feeders with soap and water every two weeks.
Garden and Outdoor Living Expo set April 12-13 by Hoptown Chronicle March 14, 2024 Organized by the Christian County Master Gardeners, the expo will feature 30 vendors and several free seminars on gardening and outdoor living.
‘A true American story’: How a celebrated family legacy continues to impact Mammoth Cave by Alana Watson and Kennedy Gayheart March 2, 2024 The Bransford Family history at Mammoth Cave is rich and enduring.
What lurks beneath the snow and ice? A real noisy crowd. by Jennifer P. Brown January 21, 2024 Two broods of cicadas will emerge this spring and summer in the U.S., and one is expected in Christian County.
TVA adds 3 natural gas units to Muhlenberg County plant by Lisa Autry January 4, 2024 Natural gas is a key player in the Tennessee Valley Authority's plan to transition to a carbon-neutral future.
Lawmakers drafting legislation to create Ky. nuclear authority following recommendations by Derek Operle December 25, 2023
Kentucky officials warn hunters about Avian Flu cases by John McGary December 19, 2023 Avian flu has been diagnosed in snow geese in Western Kentucky.
‘Forever chemicals’ in thousands of private wells near military sites, study finds by Patricia Kime November 29, 2023 Recent studies have shown signficantly elevated levels of PFAS chemicals at testing sites in Christian County and Fort Campbell.
Land Between the Lakes to offer free cedar Christmas trees by Julia Hunter November 23, 2023 Permits, which must be obtained online, entitle a family to cut one cedar tree in most areas of LBL between Nov. 24 and Dec. 24.
Botanists identify first population of carnivorous plant in Kentucky by Derek Operle November 15, 2023 The Round-leaved Sundew is an insect-eating plant with leaf blades covered in reddish, glandular hairs tipped with a sticky, glutinous secretion capable of trapping and digesting its prey.
