Cows aren't the only milk producers 2025-06-05 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Donna Rieder. Donna writes, "June is Dairy Month! I just wanted to remind people that it's not just cows that produce milk! The half-inch of sweet cream sitting on top of this goat milk (pictured at left) will be whipped, then put on top of the blueberries and strawberries I picked from my garden this morning (pictured at right). It'll be a cool treat after a day on the lawnmower! Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Gov. Beshear speaks at Fallen Officers Ceremony 2025-06-05 - Richmond, KY - Photo courtesy Kentucky Justice & Public Safety Cabinet. On Thursday, June 5, 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear joined law enforcement officials and family members to pay tribute to 10 Kentucky officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, including Russell County Sheriff's Office Deputy Joshua Phipps, end of watch Sept. 16, 2024. "When we add a name to the law enforcement memorial, it's more than an act of duty; it's a promise from a grateful commonwealth that these officers who died protecting our safety will never to be forgotten," Gov. Beshear said. "The memory of those we honor today, as well as the additional 589 officers listed on the monument, inspires us to be better, to do more and to strive to live up to the incredibly high standards of service and sacrifice they set." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Pam Phipps presented with flag at Fallen Officers Ceremony 2025-06-05 - Richmond, KY - Photo courtesy Kentucky Justice & Public Safety Cabinet. On Thursday, June 5, 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear joined law enforcement officials and family members to pay tribute to 10 Kentucky officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, including Russell County Sheriff's Office Deputy Joshua Phipps, end of watch Sept. 16, 2024. Deputy Phipps was shot and killed while pursuing a fleeing suspect in Russell Springs. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Travel: Cedar Breaks National Monument, 1 of 2 2025-06-05 - Brian Head, UT - Photo by Robert Ellis, robertelliswoodworking.com. Robert writes, "This beautiful National Monument is one of those gems that is often overlooked since its neighboring Bryce Canyon draws all the attention and large crowds. It is only about an hour away from Bryce. It is much like Bryce Canyon, but at a much smaller scale. It is still very picturesque, with very few crowds (we were the only ones that day). It has a new Visitors' Center, with some hikes around the rim, and awesome views that make it a worthwhile stop. Due to its 10,000 foot elevation and winter snow pack, the main entrance road is open to car traffic only from late-May through mid-October. The day of our visit it was windy and around 34 degrees; the idea of any type of hiking was quickly put to rest." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of Kentucky: Cedar Waxwing 2025-06-05 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. All About Birds says of Cedar Waxwings, "Look for them low in berry bushes, high in evergreens, or along rivers and over ponds." This one was spotted just a few feet from the water's edge. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

That seems fair 2025-06-04 - Russell County, KY - Photo from personal collection. Alexandria Dalton shared, "Fresh lemonade and deep fried Oreos? Yeah that seems fair." The Russell County Fair is in progress at the fairgrounds in Russell Springs, KY. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

This is a picture of what generosity looks like 2025-06-04 - London, KY - Photo from Richard Phelps. CCC Benevolence Chairman Richard Phelps writes, "Columbia Christian Church delivered a trailer load of tornado relief supplies that Adair County residents provided to London, Kentucky Wednesday June 4. Many thanks to all who donated to this tornado relief effort. Laurel County had 700 homes damaged and 19 fatalities from the tornado. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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