LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Nov. 14 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * 'Birds are the great unifier': UK study on avian migration and survival takes flight By Christopher Carney, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment At the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE), researchers and students are studying how wildlife populations respond to conservation activities. The McNeil Lab, led by Darin "DJ" McNeil,  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Barr Votes Again to Reopen the Government, Blasts Democrats for the Schumer Shutdown * Washington, D.C. Tonight, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) voted for legislation to reopen the government and fund operations through January 30, 2026. Following his vote, Congressman Barr released this statement: "For over 40 days, Senate Democrats held our nation hostageblocking paychecks for air traffic contro  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2025: * * * Chairmen Guthrie and Bilirakis Announce CMT Subcommittee Hearing on Time, Travel, and Tourism Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, announced a subcommittee hearing ti  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Comer Secures $3 Million in Funding for Trigg County Hospital Emergency Ambulance Building Project * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced that the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, recently passed by Congress, includes $3 million in federal funding for the construction of a new emergenc  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Rogers Votes to Reopen the Federal Government * Guarantees SNAP Benefits through September 2026 Restores Pay for Military and Federal Workers WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) voted to end the longest federal government shutdown on record by supporting the Continuing Appropriations Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, an  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news: * * * Guthrie Celebrates Reopening of Federal Government and Passage of Three Full-Year Appropriations Bill * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement following House passage of H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2026. This legislation, which is expected to be signed by President Trump shortly, puts an end to the disastrous Democra  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Nov. 14 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Kentucky dream takes flight: UK joins NASA on Arctic space mission By Jenny Wells-Hosley, Public Relations and Strategic Communications A team of students and faculty from the University of Kentucky Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering will make history in Norway, launching a UK-developed payload as part of NASA's GHOST spaceflight mission. The team's payload -- known as the Kentucky Re-en  more

ERLANGER, Kentucky, Nov. 13 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * One caregiver's journey of providing care and finding support * No matter what, Kevin Milano makes sure fresh flowers are always on the kitchen counter for his wife, Cynthia. "He is the sweetest, funniest guy," she said. "And he's the best husband. He really and truly is." The flowers are a daily reminder and a glimpse into the heart of the man she met 19 years ago at h  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Senator McConnell Secures Federal Funding for Kentucky's Defense Facilities * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today that he secured $147 million in federal funding for military construction projects at several Kentucky military facilities. The funding is included in the Fiscal Year 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 (Sen.) -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Senator McConnell Secures Over $11 Million for Kentucky Agriculture and Rural Communities * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today that he secured more than $11 million in federal funding for several Kentucky-focused priorities included in the final FY 2026 Agriculture Appropriations Conference Report. Senator McConnell, a senior member of  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Nov. 14 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Interactive plan aims to protect limestone water in horse and bourbon country Home UK Research News Interactive Plan Aims To Protect Limestone Water In Horse and Bourbon Country By Alicia Gregory, Research Communications Kentucky is known worldwide for its bourbon distilleries and thoroughbred racehorses. Now, one community has a unique plan to protect one of the region's greatest assets that unites  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Nov. 13 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU's Chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success inducts 49 members * WKU's Chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) inducted 49 new members to the society on Wednesday (Nov. 12). The NSLS is an organization that provides a life-changing leadership program that helps students achieve personal growth, career success and empowers them to have a positive impa  more