Kentucky fire departments receive $10,000 Grant from State Farm and the National Volunteer Fire Council

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WBKO) - August 18 is Volunteer Firefighters Recognition Day, and State Farm® and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) have teamed up to support volunteer fire departments with funding to secure much-needed equipment. Through...

Tick-borne meat allergies on the rise and impacting a wildlife rehab in Bowling Green

CDC Public Health Image LibraryCDC Public Health Image LibraryThe Lone Star tick, common to the southeastern U.S., is responsible for inducing meat allergies in some people, scientists say. What was once a rare tick-borne illness causing severe...

Kentucky State Fair's AgLand showcases agricultural heritage to thousands of visitors

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (LEX 18) — The Kentucky State Fair continues this week, bringing experiences and attractions to hundreds of thousands of visitors, with agriculture remaining the backbone of the event throughout its more than century-long history....

In America's EV battery belt, Kentucky is next test for the UAW

Election day is approaching for nearly 1,500 workers at an electric vehicle battery plant in Kentucky. Hourly workers at the sprawling BlueOval SK Battery Park will vote on whether to join the United Auto Workers Union. The National Labor...

Kentucky State University heightens security after weekend shooting

Kentucky State University remains on high alert after a weekend shooting injured two non-students near Young Hall. KENTUCKY, USA — Kentucky State University remains on high alert following a weekend shooting on campus. The incident happened around...

Wetzel’s Pretzels to Enter Walmart in Bowling Green, Kentucky

Wetzel’s Pretzels (Wetzel’s), the iconic brand known for its fresh, hand-rolled pretzels, has joined forces with Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, to open Kentucky’s first bakery in Bowling Green, situated at 150 Walton Ave inside the store....

Commentary: A Homestead Act for Eastern Kentucky

Central Appalachia — and Eastern Kentucky in particular — is running out of time to turn a century of decline into a future worth staying for. Population loss is now the coalfields’ defining trend, and in some counties it’s accelerating toward...

Frankfort police investigating weekend shots fired call on KSU campus

The Kentucky State University campus remains on high alert as police continue to investigate an Aug. 17 shooting on the school's grounds. According to a news release, no students were injured in the shooting near Young Hall. In a statement,...

A 'false fall' could impact Kentucky. Trees can sense it

Pumpkin spice latte season is here and September is just around the corner, and in places like Kentucky that also sometimes means cooler, fall temperatures. When a break from the summer heat hits, some become overly optimistic that fall season is...

Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approves more than $500,000 for projects across the Commonwealth

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved $533,249 for agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the Commonwealth Friday at its monthly board meeting. “The Agricultural Development Board...

A flood of floods: Appalachians in Kentucky struggle to recover from a barrage of disasters

Record-breaking flash flooding inundated Hazard, Kentucky, in February, devastating homes and infrastructure in the small Appalachian town. The North Fork Kentucky River, which runs alongside Hazard’s Main Street, crested at over 30 feet and...

Kentucky's Most Charming Small Town Has A Top National Park On Its Doorstep

Just northeast of Bowling Green, 100 miles between both Louisville to the north and Nashville to the south, lies one of Kentucky's most charming small towns: Cave City. Though modest in size, it more than makes up for it with its rich history,...

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife at work on environmental project

Jasper Johnson Ready to Honor His Grandfather’s Spirit, Continue Family Legacy at Kentucky

It was the day after Jasper Johnson had won a gold medal with Team USA in the FIBA World Cup. The five-star guard was still in Switzerland, waiting to fly home with his family to join his teammates at summer workouts ahead of his freshman season...

The University of Kentucky rolls out new safety tools and programs

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - University of Kentucky students are only days away from the first day of classes. When they return, campus police will have new security tools at their disposal. The new security rollout includes a new mobile police unit...

Tesla opens first Kentucky store, selling EVs directly. What we know

For the first time, Elon Musk-led Tesla is selling its lineup of electric vehicles from a Kentucky store. Tesla has been offering direct vehicle sales to buyers from its 11701 Gateworth Way store since June, according to a Tesla sales advisor, and...

Kentucky Air Guard civil engineers strengthen operational readiness in the Azores

Airmen from the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Civil Engineer Squadron joined with the Portuguese military to strengthen operational readiness and assist with base repairs during a two-week field training assignment here in June. The mission...

College Volleyball’s Footprint is Growing, One Nebraska Road Match at a Time

For the first time in 2025, the No. 1 Nebraska volleyball team hit the road to take on Lipscomb, and it went relatively according to plan. The top-ranked Huskers swept Lipscomb, 25-13, 25-21, 25-15. Return to sender 😤 📺...

NKU environmental experts weigh in on Trump decision to exit Paris Climate Accord

When President Donald Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement, it came with a lot of disappointment and loss of hope. “It’s disappointing for everyday people. It’s sad for the world, for species, for...

This Little Fella Sings the Sweet Song of Summer Nights in Indiana and Kentucky

Strange Summer Sounds in the Indiana Woods I live out in the middle of the woods, and every night brings a new soundtrack. Sometimes, it’s the soft hoots of an owl perched in a nearby tree. Other nights, the crickets chirp in harmony, filling the...