Luan Machado ‘at home’ on Kentucky horse racing circuit after relocating from his native Brazil
It’s been four years since one of Turfway Park’s top riders Luan Machado moved from his home country of Brazil to Florence but he quickly established a new home.
“I first came to the United States in 2015 to Miami but it was just temporary and not anything permanent,” Machado said. “That visit really helped me get started to know several people in the United States. After my Visa expired,...
Daylight Saving Time means more darkness in the morning; drivers urged to stay alert on the road
Springing forward can mean falling back into a bad driving habit — drowsy driving.
The arrival of Daylight Saving Time over the weekend means one less hour of sleep, a darker morning commute, and the potential for more sleepy drivers on the road. AAA is reminding drivers to adjust their sleeping habits along with their clocks, to stay alert behind the wheel and to look out for pedestrians, especially...
Sen. Chris McDaniel: Report on legislative session in home stretch; seeking agreement on qualifying bills
The 2023 Legislative Session is in the home stretch, with only six more days before we enter the veto period. Next week we will be in session Monday through Thursday with two days being for the House and Senate chambers to find agreement on any qualifying legislation.
Friday, March 17 will begin the 10-day veto period until Tuesday, March 29 for the Governor to consider all legislation lawmakers have...
Sen. John Schickel: A legislative update for week 6 of General Assembly; six more days before veto period
The end of the 2023 Legislative Session is getting closer, with only six more days before we enter the veto period. Next week we will be in session Monday through Thursday with two days being for the House and Senate chambers to find agreement on any legislation that still has a chance to pass. Friday, March 17 will start the 10-day veto period until Tuesday, March 29 for the Governor to consider all...
Art Lander’s Outdoors: With unseasonably warm weather, spring fishing is off to an early start
Unseasonably warm weather got spring fishing off to an early start this year.
March 1 is the unofficial start to spring fishing with the beginning of the new license year.
Kentucky anglers are blessed with such a wide variety of fish species to pursue.
The annual Fishing Forecast, published by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR), is the best resource for anglers wanting...
Bill to protect religious freedom of public school employees clears House Education Committee
By Tom Latek
Kentucky Today
A bill to protect the religious freedom of public school teachers, faculty and staff is on the move in the Kentucky House of Representatives.
The House Education Committee approved House Bill 547 on Tuesday. The bill’s primary sponsor, Rep. Chris Fugate, R-Chavies, said the bill was inspired by a Supreme Court case that involved a high school football coach in Washington...
Kentucky Arts Council accepting nominations for 2023 Governor’s Awards in the Arts
The Kentucky Arts Council is accepting nominations through April 7 for the 2023 Governor’s Awards in the Arts.
The awards recognize individuals and organizations that have made extraordinary and significant contributions to the arts in Kentucky. The nomination process is coordinated by the arts council.
“Governor’s Awards in the Arts nominations play a large role in shining light on the best...
U.S. Postal Service to unveil Railroad Stations Forever stamps at Union Terminal Thursday
The U.S. Postal Service will commemorate the history and romance of train travel by unveiling Railroad Stations Forever stamps at the spectacular art deco Union Terminal in Cincinnati on Thursday at 11 a.m.
The first-day-of-issue event is free and open to the public. News of the stamps is being shared with the hashtag #RailroadStationsStamps.
Participating in the ceremony are:
• The Honorable...
In unexpected move, the House tables a bill banning ‘gray machines’ that have proliferated across state
Staff report
In a surprise move last week, a proposal to ban “gray machines” — or “skills games” — was tabled in the House, on the motion of NKY’s Rep. Steven Doan.
Doan has proposed another option — to regulate and tax the machines, but that proposal hasn’t make any headway in the House.
House members approved the motion on House Bill 594 by a...
Storm damage in western, central sections of state, two tornadoes, flash flooding, high winds reported
By Tom Latek
Kentucky Today
At least five people have been confirmed dead and hundreds of thousands are without power due to the severe weather outbreak that rocked Kentucky Friday, especially the western and central sections of the state.
During a Saturday press conference at the Capitol, Gov. Andy Beshear gave the locations and ages of the victims: A 23-year old man in Edmonson County, a 63-year-old...
Red tape with federal programs hinders Kentucky school nutrition directors’ ability to feed kids
By Nadia Ramlagan
Public News Service
Red tape and other hurdles are getting in the way, especially for those children who aren’t getting nutritious meals at home, the people in charge of keeping kids fed in Kentucky schools said.
Leah Feagin, Nutrition Director at Mayfield Independent Schools, said administrative burdens and differing guidelines for federal programs have left her with mounds...
Visitors to Daniel Boone National Forest encouraged to check prescribed burn schedule during March
The Daniel Boone National Forest is planning to begin prescribed burning of locations across the forest in March.
Prescribed burns — the controlled application of fire to the landscape — are a vital land management treatment used to reduce forest fuels, improve wildlife habitat, restore characteristics of a fire-adapted ecosystem and better protect communities.
Depending on weather conditions,...
Safe at Home Act passes unanimously in Kentucky Senate; KET board change advances
By Tom Latek
Kentucky Today
Legislation aimed at improving the protection for victims of domestic violence, human trafficking and other sexual offenses, known as the Safe at Home Act, unanimously passed the Kentucky Senate on Wednesday.
Sen. Julie Raque Adams, R-Louisville, the sponsor of Senate Bill 79, told her colleagues, “Motivated abusers and stalkers can easily access public government records,...
Republican Kentucky gubernatorial candidate Ryan Quarles endorses legalizing medical marijuana
Republican Gubernatiorial candidate Ryan Quarles said Tuesday he would work to legalize medical marijuana if elected governor. (Photo by Tom Latek, Kentucky Today)
By Tom Latek
Kentucky Today
Republican Gubernatorial candidate Ryan Quarles vowed to work to legalize medical marijuana in Kentucky during his first year in office if elected.
During a press conference on the front steps of the State Capitol,...
Kentuckians encouraged to prepare for spring storms during Severe Weather Awareness week March 1-7
By Tom Latek
Kentucky Today
Kentucky is no stranger to severe weather, and the last three years have shown that being prepared for and knowing how/what to do in an emergency is crucial for response, recovery and, most importantly, survival.
March 1-7 has been proclaimed by Gov. Andy Beshear as Severe Weather Awareness Week. During this week the National Weather Service offices across the state and...
