Remembering the 25 victims of the 2005 Evansville-area…

A little girl with wild red hair. A former St. Louis homicide detective. A native of Japan who traveled thousands of miles to start a family. Those descriptions have little in common. About as much as a 2-year-old who loved his blankie and a...

Kentucky regulates drone use for hunting and fishing

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) - The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife is regulating where and why sportspersons can use drones under new measures that took effect earlier this month. The state’s Interim Joint Committee on Natural Resources and...

Here are readers’ pets (and wildlife) we featured in our October newsletter

In October, we featured nine cats, 15 dogs, two rabbits and two deer in our Morning Report newsletter. Sign up for our free newsletter at twincities.com/newsletters. For more pet photos, check out another pet slideshow from September. Friday, Oct....

Ecoviews: Birds, Snakes and Turtles Prompt Wildlife Questions

Q. I saw a photo on Facebook of a rattlesnake with its head looking up at the base of an oak tree and its enormous body stretched out in the leaves on the ground. I know it was a rattlesnake because it had a long string of rattles. Do rattlesnakes...

Kentucky's second case of Chronic Wasting Disease confirmed in Pulaski County

PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — Officials with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife have confirmed the state's second case of Chronic Wasting Disease has been confirmed in Pulaski County. The agency reports that the case of CWD was seen in...

Kentucky’s 2nd wild deer case of Chronic Wasting Disease confirmed in SKY

PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - State wildlife officials say Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has been confirmed in a wild deer in Pulaski County, marking the second case of the fatal disease in Kentucky’s wild deer population. According to the Kentucky...

Christian Appalachian Project working overtime to help Kentuckians in need

(LEX 18) — Roughly 600,000 Kentuckians, or about 14% of the state’s population, are about to lose their SNAP benefits because of the government shutdown. Food banks and other non-profit organizations, like the Christian Appalachian Project (CAP),...

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet issues annual Antler Alert for deer-related collisions

The Transportation Cabinet’s annual Antler Alert has been issued for Kentucky through the end of the year. The alert marks the beginning of peak deer activity in the Commonwealth. During this period of increased activity drivers are encouraged to...

Tennessee law to allow drones for deer recovery, sparking debate over hunting ethics A new Tennessee law allows the Tennessee Federal Wildlife Commission (TFWC) to create a set of rules for using drones to recover wounded deer.While some say it

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — A new Tennessee law allows the Tennessee Federal Wildlife Commission (TFWC) to create a set of rules for using drones to recover wounded deer. While some say it will lead to more efficient hunting practices, others argue...

New law restricts drone, aircraft use for Kentucky hunters and fishers

A new law in Kentucky prohibits the use of aircraft and drones for hunting and fishing. The regulation aims to protect the state's fish and wildlife resources from being herded or harassed. Exceptions to the law include department employees,...

MEN’S BASKETBALL | Hoyas Make A Statement, Stun No. 9 Kentucky in Scrimmage

Georgetown men’s basketball and head coach Ed Cooley deployed 11 players in their final preseason scrimmage, stunning No. 9 Kentucky and gaining momentum a week ahead of the regular season. In their toughest preseason test yet, the Georgetown...

With an eye toward AI, Kentucky power providers receive approval for two new plants

The large-scale utilities say data center interest in Kentucky is on the rise with at least 20 projects in the pipeline, as companies seek to power the fast-evolving artificial intelligence sector. I urge you, refuse to add more fossil fuels to...

Kentucky becomes 26th state to join lawsuit against USDA over SNAP benefits

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Following a lawsuit that was filed in the Massachusetts U.S. District Court, Gov. Beshear announced that Kentucky would be joining 25 other U.S. states in suing the USDA to challenge the suspension of SNAP benefits that will begin...

31 Christmas gift ideas for the holiday shopping season 2025

This gift guide offers ideas for women, men, White Elephant exchanges, and gifts under $25. The guide also includes unique experiential gifts like memberships, spa treatments, and workshops. Gift ideas range in price from under $10 for soaps and...

Kentucky nonprofit prepares to help Jamaica recover from Hurricane Melissa

LEE COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — A Beattyville woman who has deep ties to Jamaica is preparing to help the island nation recover from Hurricane Melissa. Tonja Lesmeister adopted two of her children from Jamaica and created the nonprofit "Traveling with...

Second case of chronic wasting disease confirmed in Kentucky deer

A new case of chronic wasting disease was confirmed in a wild deer harvested by a hunter in Pulaski County, according to a news release from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. Two independent types of tests were performed on tissue from...

Kentucky regulators grant LG&E/KU permission to build power plants for future data centers

The Kentucky Public Service Commission on Tuesday granted the state’s largest utility companies permission to spend $3 billion to build two new natural gas power plants. Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities say the new plants are...

Chronic Wasting Disease confirmed in Pulaski County deer, second case in Kentucky

PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky wildlife officials have confirmed another case of a deadly disease affecting deer. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife says Chronic Wasting Disease, or CWD, has been detected in a wild deer...

They photographed all 120 Kentucky counties. Here's what they found 

In January 1975, Ted Wathen walked into the offices of the National Endowment for the Arts in Washington, D.C. with a typed-up proposal to photograph life in all 120 Kentucky counties. Ahead of the nation's bicentennial, the NEA was funding...

Virginia, Kansas, and Kentucky: The Challenge of Holding an Open Governorship in a Hostile State

Dear Readers: Today we’re featuring a piece from Ryan Jakubowski, who interned with the Crystal Ball over the summer and is a high school senior in Stamford, Connecticut. Ryan also is an election forecasting online content creator who produces...