Kentucky County Clerks Association concerned over delays caused by new KAVIS system
The Kentucky County Clerks Association has important information for the public as they continue to work their way through the implementation of the state’s new vehicle registration system known as KAVIS. County Clerks are processing an increasing number of transactions each day, however, there are still significant delays and problematic transactions.
KCCA leadership has expressed concerns and...
Art Lander’s Outdoors: The Red-winged Blackbird is a native species rarely observed up-close
The Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) is a native species found year-round in Kentucky.
But, their occurrence is somewhat irregular since some birds move south for the winter, while others join large, migrating flocks of birds from the northern reaches of their range, moving around the region.
According to The Kentucky Breeding Bird Atlas, the Red-winged Blackbird is “most numerous in western...
Angler catches new Kentucky state record yellow perch at Lake Barkley breaking 14-year-old record
A Tennessee angler fishing Lake Barkley over the weekend caught Kentucky’s new state record yellow perch.
Lynn Bumgardner’s fish weighed 1.58 pounds on a certified scale, eclipsing the old record of 1.44 pounds set in 2010. Bumgardner, of Oliver Springs, Tennessee, caught his fish on the Trigg County side of the lake March 2.
“We were trolling grubs for crappie in Linton Bay on Lake Barkley,”...
Governor issues first veto of legislative session: HB 18 dealing with access to avoidable housing
Gov. Andy Beshear was joined by Louisville Councilman Phillip Baker, who represents Metro Council District 6, as he vetoed House Bill 18, which would make it harder for many Kentuckians – including those with disabilities, senior citizens, low-income families and homeless veterans – to access affordable housing.
The bill removes local government control and autonomy, with the General Assembly dictating...
Kentucky’s Kyra Watts gets gold ticket on American Idol — is going to Hollywood
By Keith Taylor
Kentucky Today
Kentucky native Kyra Waits is going to Hollywood.
Kyra Watts, American Idol screenshot
Waits, who is from Berea, earned a gold ticket to the 22nd season of “American Idol” Sunday night following her impressive audition in front of judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie on ABC. Waits performed “Up to the Mountain,” made popular by Patty Griffin.
Perry...
Appeals court sides with GOP constitutional officers on ethics commission power; Beshear to appeal
By McKenna Horsley
Kentucky Lantern
Republican constitutional officers celebrated a ruling from the Kentucky Court of Appeals that upheld a law allowing them to each appoint a member of the Executive Branch Ethics Commission.
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear, who’s office has said it will ask the Kentucky Supreme Court to hear the case, filed a lawsuit in 2022 to block the GOP law that reduced his...
Outdoor recreation strong in KY with anglers, hunters and wildlife watchers spending $11.2 billion in 2022
A newly released report from the 2022 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Associated Recreation shows that wildlife recreation continues to be a major socio-economic force in Kentucky.
The survey estimates that more than 4.3 million people spent $11.2 billion on fishing, hunting or wildlife watching activities in Kentucky during the calendar year. Nearly 2 million visitors to the state...
Legislation ’24: Two bills signed by Governor; one exempts small farms from hunting, fishing licenses
So far, as the legislature is in the second half of its session, only two bills have been signed into law by the Governor, meaning only two have passed both houses of the legislature and made their way to the Governor’s desk for signature.
A pivotal moment has been reached: The filing deadline passed, marking a significant phase in the legislative calendar. With over 1,200 bills introduced for...
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Creation of plastic worm lure revolutionized the sport of largemouth bass fishing
A guy cooking up plastic in his kitchen and then pouring it into steel molds in his basement revolutionized fishing for largemouth bass.
The plastic worm, flexible, with a soft, flesh-like texture, traces back to Nick Creme, who created the first plastic worm at his home in Akron, Ohio, in 1949. The rest is history and bass fishing has never been the same.
Nick Creme (Photo courtesy Creme Lure)
A machinist...
Turfway Park to remain open for year-round training; summer stall applications due March 15
Officials from Turfway Park Racing & Gaming have announced the track will once again be open for year-round training, with summer stall applications due Friday, March 15.
“There is once again significant interest from trainers to remain based at Turfway Park for year-round training,” said Gary Palmisano Jr., vice president of racing for Churchill Downs Incorporated. “Turfway is conveniently...
Kentucky Proud Community Supported Agriculture week supporting family farms set for March 4-8
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture on Tuesday announced Kentucky Proud’s Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Week will be held March 4-8.
“CSAs are an excellent way to support Kentucky’s farm families by bringing in a bounty of local farm products from all throughout the commonwealth directly into homes.” said Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell. “I appreciate all our partners...
Many Eastern Kyians will see increase in monthly power bills following PSC approval of rate increase
By Nadia Ramlagan
Public News Service
Many Eastern Kentuckians will see their monthly energy bills increase by around $8 per month, after a ruling last month by the state’s utility regulator greenlighting rate hikes for homeowners and businesses in the region.
The Public Service Commission struck down an initial request for an 18% rate hike for homeowners.
Seth Long, executive director of the...
Campbellsville University student found dead in dorm room; another student arrested and charged
By Mark Maynard
Kentucky Today
A student was found dead in his Campbellsville University dorm room early Saturday morning, and another student was arrested and charged with his murder.
Campbellsville police identified the deceased student as Josiah Malachi Kilman, 18.
Police arrested Charles E. Escalara, 21, on a charge of murder, the University said Saturday evening. After the arrest, a lockdown...
Americans haven’t spent this much of their money on food in decades; no relief anytime soon
The Rural Blog
If you feel like your grocery bill is gobbling up more of your paycheck, it’s not your imagination. “The last time Americans spent this much of their money on food, George H.W. Bush was in office and “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” was in theaters,” report Jesse Newman and Heather Haddon of The Wall Street Journal.
“Eating continues to cost more, even...
Award-winning photographer Barbara Livingston gifts Jim Raftery’s collection to Keeneland Library
Keeneland Library announced a history-making gift from six-time Eclipse Award-winning photographer Barbara Livingston, who has donated an estimated 2 million photographic negatives from the collection of famed Turf photographer Jim Raftery. Raftery’s Turfotos Collection is the most comprehensive photographic collection of Thoroughbred racing in 20th century North America, chronicling the sport’s...
