Kentucky opens two wildlife areas for public use

FRANKFORT, KY. (WOWK) – The Commonwealth of Kentucky has announced that two wildlife areas are opening for public use. According to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, Wildlife Management Areas (WRA) of more than 13 hundred acres are being opened in eastern and southern Kentucky for stream restoration projects. The properties are mostly […]

Yes, There Really Is a Reindeer Farm Right Here in Kentucky

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Kentucky votes ‘Yes’ on Amendment 1 restricting governor’s pardon powers

Kentucky voters approved a constitutional amendment on Nov. 3, that would temporarily restrict a governor’s ability to issue pardons or commute criminal sentences around gubernatorial elections. Amendment 1 would prohibit governors from granting pardons or commuting sentences beginning 60 days before a gubernatorial election until the fifth Tuesday after...

Scenes from election night in Kentucky

In Kentucky’s largest cities, voters reup their mayors

Incumbent mayors in Kentucky’s two biggest cities won their reelection bids in Tuesday’s General Election.  Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton will both continue in their roles after nonpartisan elections.  As of 10:30 p.m. Greenberg received more than 130,670 votes and had claimed victory; Gorton received more than 56,000. In Louisville, Greenberg […]

Bridges wins fifth term as 3rd District representative

Republican incumbent Randy Bridges has won a fifth term as state representative for Kentucky's 3rd House district. Bridges received 8,396 votes between McCracken and Livingston counties with Democratic challenger Michael McVicker receiving 5,299. Bridges was first elected to the position in 2018 and has served four consecutive two year terms....

Kentucky sees Democratic gains as voters focus on economy

Kentucky remained largely Republican in Tuesday’s election, but Democrats made significant gains as economic concerns helped fuel a broader shift toward Democratic candidates across the country.

USDA rolls out new SNAP cost-of-living adjustments; Advocates say more needs to be done

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program’s new cost-of-living adjustments began at the beginning of October. Advocates say the change isn’t enough to address the ongoing need for food in Kentucky communities. The United States Department of Agriculture rolled out the changes for this fiscal year, providing a nearly 3%...

Kentucky and Indiana Have a Spectacular Winter Wildlife Secret

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Tanner Hesterberg wins race for House Rep. in 95th District

PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - Former journalist and local attorney Tanner Hesterberg is heading to Frankfort after winning election Tuesday to represent Kentucky’s 95th House District. Hesterberg secured the seat by defeating opponent Johnny Ray Turner by nearly 2,000 votes. The 95th District covers Floyd County and a portion of...

Officials, candidates release statements after Election Day results in Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Statements are rolling in after Election Day results throughout Kentucky. Statement by Dr. Dan Costellow, superintendent of Logan County Schools:. “On behalf of our Board of Education and school community, I want to sincerely thank the voters of Logan County who took time to learn about this issue, ask questions, and participate in this election. While this was not the outcome we had hoped for, we respect the decision of our voters and appreciate everyone who took part in the process. Our facility needs remain, and we will continue working with our Board of Education to determine the best path forward with the resources available. There will be some difficult decisions ahead, but our commitment to providing the best possible opportunities for our students remains unchanged. Regardless of how anyone voted, my hope is that we will move forward together with a common goal of making our schools the best they can be for our children and our communities.”

KY economic incentive board creates new requirements for data centers tax breaks

Hyperscale data center developers are eyeing a potentially massive, controversial sales tax break passed by Kentucky state lawmakers, but they might have to meet a number of requirements recently outlined by a state board to get it. The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development published new policy documents Monday afternoon detailing these new hoops for data […]

State, Local Races Prove Every Vote Matters

The saying “every vote matters” held true in several local races across Kentucky on Tuesday, with a coin flip deciding the winner of city council seats in Ashland, Catlettsburg, Greenup, Hanson, Park Hills, and Powderly. Hopkins County Clerk Keenan Woodruff told the WFMW News Edge that a coin...

Using taxpayer funds to cancel medical debt questioned

A Kentucky policy group questions whether spending $2.5 million in taxpayer funds to wipe out medical debt for nearly 70,000 Kentuckians is a good use of taxpayer funds. The Commonwealth Policy Center, a conservative non-profit that promotes conservative and Christian values, says the state’s move doesn’t solve the problem.

Commentary: Editor’s Notebook: In a blue wave, one nonpartisan electoral victory that’s very good for democracy

The blue wave that swept America made Tuesday a very good night for university presidents and law firms and Haitian refugees and immigrants, and all the other people who have suffered the worst excesses of a vengeful President Donald Trump and his feckless administration. That wave didn't sweep Kentucky so...

Meet your new Kentucky House reps

The election night results for the Kentucky House of Representatives are in, and we now know who the region’s new representatives in Frankfort will be. Several key Kentucky House seats were up for grabs in Northern Kentucky this year, including House District 65, which contains Covington, and District 67, the only district in NKY currently in Democratic control. The Kentucky General Assembly has a Republican supermajority, making the number of races in the NKY region that had Democratic challengers notable.

Extra Zing For Southern Kentucky

WWZG is the former Country “Kix 92.1” WTKY-FM Tompkinsville, which was purchased by Newberry last fall and subsequently moved north to its new site. Positioning as “Feel Good. Stay Zing’d,” the station features Murphy, Sam & Jodi in mornings, local midday host Macy G, and The TJ Show in afternoons. With the addition of WWZG though, the station has gone into all-Christmas mode as “Santa 92.1” through December 26.