Kentucky transportation officials issue 'Antler Alert' as deer-vehicle crashes spike

FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) — Peak season has arrived for deer activity on Kentucky roadways, prompting state transportation officials to issue their annual Antler Alert as wildlife collisions surge during the final months of the year. A release from...

Kentucky College Football Game Pulled Out Of Puerto Rico Over Safety Concerns Just Six Days Before Kickoff

iStockphoto / Franklin Pierce Athletics / Kentucky State Athletics Audio By Carbonatix Kentucky State and Franklin Pierce will not play a college football game in Puerto Rico this weekend. The historic Division-II matchup was moved back to the...

'Antler Alert' issued in Kentucky ahead of peak deer collision season

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- It's getting cooler outside, and that means deer activity is at its peak Kentucky roadways. That's why the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has issued an "Antler Alert" for drivers ahead of peak deer collision season....

Zach Top Keeps Toby Keith’s Legacy Alive With a Soulful Cover of “Who’s Your Daddy?” During Kentucky Sound Check

For most fans, they are more than happy to snag a ticket to their favorite singer’s concert. But for others – there is nothing like the VIP experience. But what does a VIP pass include? Oftentimes, it comes with a meet and greet and maybe even a...

Queer in Kentucky: LGBTQ+ community finds unlikely home in rural areas

CYNTHIANA, Ky. — A crowd filed into the pews of a church chapel in this small bluegrass farming community. Light poured through stained glass windows, falling at Allegra Frazier Schawe-Lane’s bare feet. For good luck, she pulled a pint bottle of...

Kentucky State Rolls Past Edward Waters in Dominate 42-14 Homecoming Victory

Kentucky State secured a decisive 42-14 victory over Edward Waters during their Homecoming game, led by freshman Chad Elzy Jr., who scored three rushing touchdowns and amassed 154 rushing yards. The Thorobreds showcased a powerful ground attack,...

NM State Travels to Liberty for Tuesday Tilt

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) -- Coming off the Aggies’ most dominant win of the Tony Sanchez era, the Aggies will make their way to the east coast to take on Liberty in a midweek bout at Williams Stadium. The matchup against the Flames will serve...

East Kentucky Science Center hosts documentary showing, recognizes World Space Week

The East Kentucky Science Center and Varia Planetarium hosted a documentary showing of Cosmic Dawn on Oct. 4, in celebration of the James Webb Space Telescope. On their Facebook page, the center said the telescope is the “largest and most powerful...

Tennessee River Valley- North Alabama Mountain Lakes Region Earns “Destination Verified” Status

The North Alabama Mountain Lakes region of the Tennessee River Valley has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first destination in Alabama to receive the “Destination Verified” status from Wheel the World. This designation from Wheel...

Kentucky State Parks launch mobile app

By Tom Latek - Kentucky Today Oct. 11, 2025 | 07:33 AM | FRANKFORT The Kentucky Department of Parks has implemented a new mobile app designed to enhance state parks’ outdoor recreation experiences and for the first time will include accurate...

Activist student groups attempt encampment on U of L campus

By Jai’Michael Anderson Around 20 University of Louisville students arrived at Ekstrom Library before sunrise on Oct. 13 with tents in hopes of establishing an encampment. The U of L Police Department put an end to this plan around 7 a.m., just an...

Kentucky State Parks launches new mobile app to improve visitor experience

The Kentucky Department of Parks has launched a new mobile app designed to enhance outdoor recreation experiences across the state’s 44 parks, according to a news release from the department. The free app, powered by OuterSpatial, provides digital...

Edward Waters football travels to Kentucky State

Who: Edward Waters University vs. Kentucky State. When: 2 p.m. Oct. 11. Where: Alumni Stadium, Frankfort, Ky. The skinny: Edward Waters (4-1) returns from its bye week for a road trip to Kentucky State in Southern Intercollegiate Athletic...

Explore Kentucky’s Caveland helps tourists during shutdown

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. — Mammoth Cave National Park is only partially open, as the government shutdown has caused the park to cancel its guided tours. What You Need To Know Mammoth Cave guided tours are still closed because of the government shutdown A...

Kentucky Department of Parks launch new mobile app to help people explore outdoors

PROJECT WRAPPED UP LATER THIS FALL. A NEW MOBILE APP HOPES TO GET YOU OUT INTO KENTUCKY’S GREAT OUTDOORS. GOVERNOR BESHEAR ANNOUNCED A NEW KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS APP CALLED OUTER SPATIAL. IT’S DESIGNED TO ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCE OUTSIDE WITH...

Tourism leader Rossi Ralenkotter, known for ‘unparalleled’ love of Vegas, dies at 78

Rossi Ralenkotter, who became one of the most influential executives in the U.S. travel industry through his 45 years with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), died early Friday after a 16-year battle with cancer. A...

Kentucky Agricultural Leadership Program celebrates 40 years of growing leaders in the Commonwealth

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 10, 2025) — Kentucky farmers were facing major challenges in the early 1980s. Higher interest rates and lower export demand led to cash flow problems in agriculture. In addition, their historical main crop, tobacco, faced a...

Women’s Soccer Travels to Murfreesboro for last Road Contest of the Season

FIU Women's soccer is set to face Middle Tennessee State in their final road game of the season on Sunday, October 12, at 1 p.m. ET. The Panthers currently sit at 3-1 in Conference USA (CUSA) after suffering their first loss to Liberty, and they...

Illinois State volleyball travels south for key Missouri Valley Conference matchups

Illinois State University's volleyball team is set to travel south for two Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) matches, facing Belmont in Nashville on October 10 and Murray State in Kentucky on October 11. The Redbirds currently hold an even record...

Kentuck Festival 2025 Is Finally Here

It’s one of the biggest festivals in America and is starting to gain worldwide acclaim. The Kentuck Festival of the Arts for the 54th year begins on Saturday at Snow Hill Park in Tuscaloosa. It’s a festival that celebrates creativity, culture, and...