Mushroom garden a gift of heavy rains 2026-06-30 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Mushrooms growing between the cars in the Walmart parking lot appeared during heavy weekend rains. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Teens join in community service project 2026-06-30 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Katelynn M. Molesky. Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Russell, and Taylor counties were among those represented at the Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference on the University of Kentucky campus. The teens joined a community service "minor" that was focused on litter cleanup and stormwater quality. After receiving an environmental stewardship lesson at the William T. Young Library, the group conducted a cleanup across campus. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

4-H officers for the new year introduced 2026-06-30 - Lexington, KY - Photo by Katelynn M. Molesky. During the recent Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference, outgoing Kentucky 4-H Reporter Emme Lynch introduced the 2026-2027 officer team: President Jeremiah Jury, Vice President Jefferson Oldfield, Secretary Ella Yazel, Treasurer Rachel Wilson and Reporter Liberty Proffitt. This team was selected to lead the state program through a careful slating process. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Cattle wander among wild roses, field daisies 2026-06-30 - Adair/Green Counties - Photo from the Green River Sprite 1972. On the Sunday drive in 1972 - After crossing the Portland bridge, proceed to an intersection with a grassy triangle in the center. Turn right. It will be Highway 532 but there is no marker here. This leads you back to Highway 61. Remind yourself to return in the spring when all those redbuds and dogwoods are blooming. In June, wild roses, black-eyed Susans, and field daisies predominate. This herd took an interest in a passer-by gathering a rose or two. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Game wardens focus on boater safety over July 4 weekend 2026-06-29 - Frankfort, KY - Photo courtesy Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife . Increased patrols July 3-5, 2026, are part of "Operation Dry Water," a nationwide boating safety initiative that brings together Kentucky game wardens and law enforcement agencies to increase awareness, enforce boating laws and reduce alcohol- and drug-related incidents and fatalities. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Busy Bees 2026-06-29 - Columbia, KY - Photo by April Shepperd. It was a tree swarming party for these bees last week as they enjoyed the Magnolia blossoms on Grissom Street. When the stamins fall into the petals, the bees roll around collecting pollen for their hive. The tree was brought from Magnolia, Mississippi and planted on the property in 1974 by Jim and Pallie Nelson. The property is now owned by their granddaughter, April Shepperd, who cherishes the living legacy of her grandparents. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Summer Garden Bounty 2026-06-29 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Donna Rieder. Straight from the garden strawberries and peppers and a dozen freshly-laid eggs. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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