Gov. Beshear calls special legislative session to address flood relief by Ryland Barton August 23, 2022 The Democratic governor said he has an agreement with leaders of the Republican-led legislature on a bill that would help address the crisis.
OSHA alleges safety violations at Mayfield plant that collapsed in an EF-4 tornado by Lily Burris August 22, 2022 Officials with the candle factory are contesting the violations, which carry fines totaling $40,000.
Kentucky’s high budget surplus keeps state on track for income tax cut by Jack Brammer August 21, 2022
Bourbon boom has downsides for neighbors; aging whiskey feeds unsightly fungus by The Rural Blog August 21, 2022 Kentucky author and environmental advocate Wendell Berry is among those raising concerns about the long-term impact of bourbon operations.
Judge: UK should repay patients whose debt it improperly collected by Kentucky Health News August 20, 2022 Those impacted will have the option to opt in or out of the payout.
State Supreme Court keeps abortion ban in place by Melissa Patrick August 18, 2022 Oral arguments are scheduled to be heard on Nov. 15 — a week after voters may decide the issue.
Ky. transportation secretary gives update on flood recovery, points to lessons from tornado outbreak by Lily Burris August 18, 2022
The Inflation Reduction Act will pump $2 billion into rural energy programs by Claire Carlson August 17, 2022 Funding for programs like the Rural Energy for America Program could produce sustainable demand for renewable energy and conservation in rural areas. That could lead to more jobs and lower consumption.
Potentially fatal tick borne parasite found in Kentucky cattle by Samantha Morrill August 16, 2022 The illness has been discovered in cattle in Fleming and Hart counties.
Murray regents OK more funding for student union improvements by Liam Niemeyer August 11, 2022 University officials estimates upgrades to the Curris Center interior will cost $5.5 million.
Eastern Kentucky flooding inspires poetry, wreaks havoc and spawns teamwork by Constance Alexander August 11, 2022 Writers attending a Hindman workshop witnessed the flooding devastation and shared personal accounts of the impact.
COVID-19 vigilance softening across Kentucky, despite escalation in cases by Lisa Autry August 10, 2022 A new survey shows that a third of Kentuckians feel the pandemic is over — despite a recent increase in cases.
