In race for child care, rural families — and rural economies — face an especially steep climb by Erik Richardson April 19, 2023 In Kentucky, 66% of rural families and 55% of low-income families live in child care deserts, according to the data.
Cameron absent as GOP gubernatorial candidates talk about ‘woke’ agendas in schools by McKenna Horsley April 19, 2023 The attorney general, who is the frontrunner in the Republican primary, still got a good bit of attention in the Kentucky Sports Radio debate.
Black Legislative Caucus calls on Ky. Republicans to tackle ‘epidemic of gun violence’ by Jamie Lucke April 18, 2023 Kentucky Senate Minority Floor Leader Gerald Neal, expressed optimism that Republican lawmakers in Kentucky will sit down for an “honest and factual” discussion of ideas and “proven methodologies” for stemming the gun-related bloodshed.
Craft absent as Republicans field questions about economy, nuclear energy in Paducah by McKenna Horsley April 18, 2023 Daniel Cameron will miss the Kentucky Sports Radio debate on Wednesday.
Bird watch: Waiting for the rose-breasted grosbeak by Jennifer P. Brown April 16, 2023 Rose-breasted grosbeaks fly all the way from North American breeding grounds to their winter places in Central and northern South America.
Republican candidates for governor talk education as May 16 primary nears by McKenna Horsley April 13, 2023 Craft vows to fire education commissioner. Cameron wants state school board that reflects Kentucky ‘values.’ Quarles pledges support for teachers.
Kentucky League of Cities creating disaster resource with help from officials in impacted communities by Derek Operle April 12, 2023 Officials who’ve been through disasters, such as Mayfield Mayor Kathy O’Nan, are assisting.
Louisville mayor calls on state lawmakers to let city to deal with gun violence by McKenna Horsley April 11, 2023 A doctor treating the gunshot victims tells federal and state lawmakers: "Do something"
Poll: 45% of Southerners say they’ve been impacted by ‘extreme weather’ in recent years by Derek Operle April 11, 2023 An expert noted that if you looked at Western Kentuckians specifically it might be that everyone somehow experienced extreme weather.
Sixth person dies following mass shooting at Louisville bank by Liam Niemeyer April 10, 2023 The sixth person to die served as an executive administrative officer at Old National Bank.
Bourbon barrel tax repeal means local governments across Kentucky will need to adjust by Jacob Martin April 10, 2023 The legislation, signed into law last month, will completely eliminate property tax on bourbon aging warehouses by 2043.
Police release names of five dead in Louisville shooting, nine injured by Liam Niemeyer April 10, 2023 Two police officers were injured — one critically — in the shooting.