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Income tax deadline is approaching

Income tax deadline is approaching

2019 income tax filing deadline coming up July 15

By TOM LATEK, Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) - The Kentucky Department of Revenue reminds taxpayers that the 2019 state income tax filing deadline is coming up on Wednesday, July 15. On March 26, Gov.
Supreme Court unanimously ruled on what states must do in the electoral college

Supreme Court unanimously ruled on what states must do in the electoral college

Justices rule states can bind presidential electors' votes

By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Monday that states can require presidential electors to back their states' popular vote winner in the Electoral College.
Be alert to scams

Be alert to scams

Red flags on scam to turn your gas or electric off

    Duke Energy spokesman, Randy Wheeless, said that it is a two major red flags that its a scam when they asked for a prepaid credit card payment over the phone and they are coming over to cut your service off right then.
'Reds, White & Blue' drive-in fireworks

'Reds, White & Blue' drive-in fireworks

‘Reds, White & Blue’ Drive-in Fireworks – July 3

The Cincinnati Reds and PNC Bank are excited to offer a free Reds, White & Blue drive-in fireworks show at Coney Island on Friday, July 3. Guests will stay in their vehicles to watch the Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks show starting at 10 p.m. from Coney Island’s West Parking Lot. (gates open at 8:30 p.m.

Kentucky voter registration uptick in May

Secretary of State Michael G. Adams announced that Kentucky began to see a rebound in voter registration during the month of May, with the state’s total number of registered voters increasing to 3,476,391 as of May 31. This number reflects an increase of 7,744, or 0.
The primary election in Kentucky was deemed a success by state officials. (Kentucky Today file photo)

The primary election in Kentucky was deemed a success by state officials. (Kentucky Today file photo)

Primary election draws raves from top state officials

By TOM LATEK, Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) - Top Kentucky officials of both parties are saying the recent primary election, which was perhaps the most unusual in Kentucky history due to changes made because of the coronavirus outbreak, was a success.
Kentucky Today/Tom Latek

Kentucky Today/Tom Latek

Education commissioner search down to 3

By TOM LATEK, Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) --  The State Board of Education on Wednesday announced the three candidates for education commissioner, all of whom have a Kentucky connection. The three are Jason Glass, Julian Vasquez Helilig and Felicia Cumings Smith.