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Winners Announced in 13th Annual Van Lear Chili Cook-off

The 13th Annual Van Lear Chili Cook-off was held on Saturday at the Van Lear Coal Miners Museum. Dozens of people gathered for the event and six made chili for the competition. There were two categories: regular chili and wild game (elk, deer, etc.) Congratulations to the winners in each category: In the wild game category, first place prize went to Ron Ramey, and second place to Angie Burton. In the regular chili category, Teresa McCoart took third place, Becky […]

todayMarch 23, 2025

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How to Help After February Severe Storms and Floods

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Financial contributions to recognized disaster relief organizations are the fastest, most flexible and most effective method of donating to help those affected by the February severe storms and floods. Local and national Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (VOADs) provide emergency assistance to survivors. Those seeking to donate to the recovery efforts can do so by visiting Kentucky VOAD - Kentucky Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster. Cash donations allow these organizations to address urgent or emerging needs quickly. When you donate cash, […]

todayMarch 18, 2025 5

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Young Kentuckians Interested in a Law Enforcement Career Encouraged To Apply for Youth Academy Program

Weeklong camp to be held July 21-25, at no cost to participants FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 17, 2025) - Today, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police (KSP) are encouraging young Kentuckians interested in a career in law enforcement to apply for the state police Youth Academy Program. This weeklong camp allows Kentucky’s future officers the chance to interact with state police troopers while developing leadership skills, physical fitness and an understanding of law enforcement principles. “The Kentucky State Police Youth Academy […]

todayMarch 17, 2025 1

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Celebrate the Easter Season with Thy Will Be Done: A World-Class Oratorio Tour Across Kentucky

Lexington, KY – Thy Will Be Done, Angela Rice’s celebrated Easter Oratorio, begins its highly anticipated six-city tour on March 29, 2025, bringing a powerful retelling of the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ to audiences across Kentucky. Tour Dates and Locations: March 29 • 7PM   Symphony Hall – Paducah, KY March 30 • 2PM   SKYPAC – Bowling Green, KY March 31 • 7PM   River Park Center – Owensboro, KY April 3 • 7PM    Calvary Baptist Church – […]

todayMarch 17, 2025 3

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Woods are ready for spring hunting seasons

Conditions favorable for novice turkey and squirrel hunters FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 13, 2025) — Kentucky’s spring hunting seasons kick off with the youth-only turkey season April 5-6, followed by the general season for turkeys April 12-May 4. Spring squirrel season, a popular activity for both novice and experienced hunters, commences May 17 and continues for nearly a month, concluding June 15. Surveys foreshadow a great turkey season ahead. “During our winter netting and leg banding research, we caught an unusually high […]

todayMarch 13, 2025 5

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Explore hunting and fishing this season

Learn from Kentucky Fish and Wildlife’s experienced educators FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 12, 2025) — The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources offers numerous classes for those wanting to learn more about hunting and fishing. Programming offered through the department’s Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation (R3) branch includes hunter education, basic fishing and hunting skills and courses geared toward women. Most classes are free or offered at a nominal cost. Before going afield for the upcoming spring turkey season or any other hunting period […]

todayMarch 12, 2025 6

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57th District Basketball Tournament Pairings

57th District Basketball Tournament at Magoffin County H.S. Monday, Feb. 24 (Girls) Game 1 - (4) Magoffin County vs (1) Johnson Central @ 6:30 PMGame 2 - (2) Martin County vs (3) Paintsville @ 8:15 PM Tuesday, Feb. 25 (Boys) Game 1 - (4) Magoffin County vs (1) Johnson Central @ 6:30 PMGame 2 - (2) Paintsville vs (3) Martin County @ 8:15 PM Wednesday, Feb. 26 (Girls Championship) @ 7:30 PM Thursday, Feb. 27 (Boys Championship) @ 7:30 PM […]

todayFebruary 19, 2025 2

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Kentucky State Police Offer “A Beary Special Valentine’s Day Gift”

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 30, 2025) - The Kentucky State Police (KSP) encourages Kentuckians to share the love this Valentine’s Day by purchasing a Trooper Teddy Bear, a gift that is as heartwarming as it is impactful. KSP is hosting a special Trooper Teddy Bear sale between Jan. 30 - Feb. 16, with a special discounted price at $20 each.Customers who order online by February 7 and select shipping will also receive a free sheet of Trooper Teddy Valentine’s cards to pair with their bear, making it […]

todayJanuary 30, 2025

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Kentucky deer hunters achieve record successes in 2024-25 season

Highest harvest for public lands and antlered deer; second-highest total harvest FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 27, 2025) — Hunters collectively recorded a near record harvest of deer during Kentucky’s just concluded 2024-25 season. Hunters took 149,868 deer – the state’s second-highest harvest ever recorded. Additionally, hunters harvested more deer from public land than any previous year. The percentage of antlered deer taken this past season also set a record. “We’re very pleased with harvest results,” Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Deer Program Coordinator […]

todayJanuary 27, 2025 5