New state office building in downtown Frankfort officially named The Mayo-Underwood Building
Finance and Administration Cabinet Secretary William M. Landrum III officially announced the name of the new state office building — The Mayo-Underwood Building — in Frankfort on Tuesday.
The name references the Mayo-Underwood School, the African-American school that stood for more than 40 years at the corner of Mero Street and Wilkinson Blvd, where the new building is now situated.
In his remarks,...
Come Find Bourbon; Covington, Frankfort, and Bardstown, launch new tourism collaboration
As a fresh, new answer to the common question of where to stay when exploring Kentucky Bourbon Country, the tourism commissions of Northern Kentucky, Frankfort, and Bardstown today launch a new marketing initiative.
Under the banner Come Find Bourbon and the new website www.ComeFindBourbon.com, Covington, Frankfort, and Bardstown invite visitors to spend more time enjoying immersive bourbon experiences...
Salato Wildlife Education Center to host Hunting and Fishing Day celebration on Aug. 10; admission is free
Bring the entire family to Frankfort on Aug. 10 and join the celebration at Salato Hunting and Fishing Day.
On this special day, admission to the Salato Wildlife Education Center is free for everyone.
Salato Hunting and Fishing Day will include activities such as 3-D archery, archery trap shooting, air rifle shooting, casting and fishing. Salato staff also will offer an elk presentation at the center’s...
Lexington angler Clay Smith hooks state-record saugeye on Cumberland River below Wolf Creek Dam
Lexington angler Clay Smith was trolling a pink and white Berkley Flicker Shad crankbait for trout on the Cumberland River below Wolf Creek Dam when a fish struck.
“I hooked it and thought it was an extremely large trout or a walleye,” Smith said. “When I got it in the boat, I truly thought it was a walleye. My fishing buddy thought it was a sauger.”
It turns out it was both.
Smith’s 8-pound,...
Nine designated Certified Local Government communities earn historic preservation grants
Twelve projects in nine designated Certified Local Government (CLG) communities have been awarded matching grants for FY 2019-20, for activities ranging from exploring the role of public art in historic districts to creating an outdoor educational exhibit highlighting commercial properties and the people and businesses associated with their history.
Grants totaling $76,811 went to Bardstown, Bellevue,...
35th annual Kentucky Archives Institute set for July 19; deadline for registration is July 12
The 35th annual Kentucky Archives Institute is scheduled for July 19 at the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA) on 300 Coffee Tree Road in Frankfort.
The deadline for registration is July 12.
The Kentucky Archives Institute, sponsored by the Friends of Kentucky Public Archives Inc. and KDLA, provides information for scholars, archivists, librarians, general researchers and genealogists...
After record rainfall in 2018, most Kentucky cities nearing new milestones for 2019 precipitation
By Tom Latek
Kentucky Today
Several Kentucky cities had their wettest year ever in 2018 and, according to the latest data from the National Weather Service, rainfall this year in some areas is ahead of last year at the same time.
Last year, Louisville, Lexington, Frankfort and Jackson all set records for annual precipitation, while the Huntington/Ashland area had their second-wettest year and Covington...
KIA announces Kentucky’s draft 2020 Clean Water Intended Use Plan now available for public review
The Kentucky Infrastructure Authority (KIA) has announced that Kentucky’s draft 2020 Clean Water Intended Use Plan (IUP) including the Project Priority List is available for public review and comment from June 5 through July 5. KIA will have approximately $75 million available for low-interest loans for projects to prevent and control water pollution in Kentucky.
The Clean Water State Revolving Fund...
Kentucky Court of Justice to launch RESTORE initiative to help courts address opioid epidemic
The Kentucky Court of Justice will kick off a new initiative to help judges, circuit court clerks and court personnel further address Kentucky’s opioid epidemic.
The Responsive Education to Support Treatment in Opioid Recovery Efforts (RESTORE) initiative will launch with a news conference on April 11 at 1:30 p.m. EDT. The public and media are invited to attend this event, which will take place in...
Kentucky Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials to host Gubernatorial Candidate Forum on April 11
The Kentucky Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (KBC-LEO) will be hosting a Gubernatorial Candidate Forum on April 11 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Kentucky State University, in Bradford Auditorium located at 400 East Main Street in Frankfort.
A reception will be held prior to the Forum at 5 p.m. All Democratic and Republican candidates for the office of Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky...
Stuart Sanders: Legislature reflects on history, changes, during session in Old State Capitol
The Kentucky General Assembly recently held a session in the Old State Capitol in Frankfort.
It was a special occurrence for the legislature, which last met in the historic structure more than a decade ago.
State Sen. Robert Stivers, R-Manchester (standing) speaks in a legislative session at the Old State Capitol building in Frankfort (Photo provided).
This National Historic Landmark, completed in...
Salato Wildlife Center reopens Friday; popular family destination has two newly renovated exhibits
The Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort reopens on Friday.
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources operates the Salato Wildlife Center as part of its mission to educate the public about the state’s native wildlife. The facility offers viewing opportunities for a variety of wildlife, including a bear, eagle, bobcats, deer, bison, birds of prey and more.
To mark the occasion...
Nine Kentucky Certified Local Government communities awarded historic preservation grants
Nine grants that will generate investment of nearly $100,000 in historic preservation-related projects have been awarded to seven Certified Local Government (CLG) communities for fiscal year 2018-19 by the Kentucky Heritage Council/State Historic Preservation Office (KHC). The annual grants are part of a pass-through allocated from the federal Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) for state preservation...
KDFWR fall public auction of surplus, confiscated items set for Oct. 29 in Frankfort
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will conduct its fall public auction of surplus and confiscated items on Oct. 29 at department headquarters in Frankfort.
Surplus auction items include Triton and Polarcraft boats, Yamaha, Johnson and Evinrude boat motors, four-wheel-drive Chevy, Ford and Dodge trucks, Yamaha and Honda ATVs, side scan sonar units, office equipment, air condition...
Kids can trick-or-treat at Salato Wildlife Education Center’s ‘Halloween Walk with the Animals’ on Oct. 27
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources encourages youngsters – and the young at heart – to put on their costumes and join the Salato Wildlife Education Center staff in Frankfort for the best trick-or-treat experience in town on Oct. 27.
Salato’s annual Halloween Walk with the Animals event features child-friendly activities including a hay bale maze, “Creatures of the Night”...
Investors Heritage Life Insurance will expand Frankfort headquarters with $1 million expansion
Investors Heritage Life Insurance Company will create 75 full-time jobs at its Frankfort headquarters, doubling its Kentucky workforce throughout the next five years with a $1 million investment.
“This is a very exciting time for our company,” said Harry Lee Waterfield II, president and CEO of Investors Heritage. “We completed a merger transaction in March and our new partners, Aquarian Holdings,...
Grimes encourages new citizens to participate in democracy at naturalization ceremony
Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes on Friday in Frankfort encouraged 36 new citizens from 26 countries to be active participants in democracy.
The citizens took the oath of citizenship at the John C. Watts Federal Building.
Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes (pictured right) at Friday’s naturalization ceremony in Frankfort. (Photo courtesy of the Office of the Secretary of State)Grimes...
Beshear sues Walgreens as pharmacy, distributor; claims company failed to report flood of pills into KY
Attorney General Andy Beshear has filed suit against Walgreens for its dual role as distributor and pharmacy in allegedly failing to legally monitor its own operations that shipped and dispensed large quantities of opioids through its more than 70 locations statewide.
Beshear
Beshear said the company’s actions flooded Kentucky communities with dangerous prescription drugs, directly contributing to...
Blake Brickman: Andy Beshear’s lawsuit threatens future of Kentucky teachers’ pensions
Attorney General Andy Beshear is getting plenty of practice for his next campaign as he travels across the Commonwealth to spread fear and misinformation about the new pension reform bill (SB 151), designed to save Kentucky’s public pension system.
Brickman
His most dangerous lies are those of omission. AG Beshear doesn’t want Kentuckians to know about the positive things SB 151 does to help ensure...
Citizens Commerce Bank Converts to state charter; DFI assumes regulatory authority
The Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) welcomed Citizens Commerce Bank as Kentucky’s 125th state-chartered bank effective June 1.
Department of Financial Institutions’ Commissioner Charles Vice, center, delivers a new state charter to officials of Citizens Commerce. From left to right are: Jeff Ball, Executive Vice President and Senior Lender; DFI Division Director Marni Gibson; Eli Barber,...
