Environment

New Hunting Access Areas open for public use

Hunters now have an additional 56,000 acres open for public hunting under new hunting access area agreements in eastern Kentucky. The new areas include...

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MSU earns Tree Campus Higher Education Designation

For the fifth consecutive year, Morehead State has been designated as a Tree Campus for 2019 by the National Arbor Day Foundation. The Tree Campus...

Murky Mile during a pandemic

The Murky Mile brought some normalcy into Eastern Kentucky through the swimming community. The race served not only as a relaxing and fun activity...

1 Million Pieces of Trash Challenge Hits 90,000

A local photographer who started a litter clean-up campaign amid the COVID-19 pandemic says it has picked up a tremendous amount of momentum over the...

Gov. Beshear, Congressman Rogers Host Virtual Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Abandoned Mine Lands Pilot

Gov. Andy Beshear and Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) hosted the first-ever virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda Thursday to...

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife to hold public meeting on proposed shooting range

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will conduct a public meeting Aug. 6 to discuss the proposed construction of a shooting range for...

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife emphasizes safe swimming and boating on lakes

With the recent summer-like temperatures, many people have been getting outdoors to enjoy Kentucky’s lakes and streams. If not careful, a fun day...

Kentucky State Parks Expand Campground Reopening Guidelines

Following the reopening of Kentucky State Park campgrounds, parks officials announced today that campground bathhouses will also reopen. Campers with...

Memorial Day weekend launches summer boating season

Summer-like temperatures have arrived in Kentucky and many families will be headed to their favorite lake during the Memorial Day holiday weekend, May...

Most problems involving bears are preventable

The arrival of spring means bear activity is on the rise in Kentucky. An increase in activity can also mean an increase in bear complaints. For those...