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HENDERSON, Ky. (July 8, 2020) Kentucky State Police Post 16 – Henderson received a call regarding a two-vehicle collision on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 around 2:50 PM. Collision Reconstructionist Trooper Josh Turner responded to the scene, which was located in the 11000 block on US 41-Alternate, south of Henderson. Preliminary investigation reveals 60-year-old David B. Edwards of […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is emerging as the GOP’s mask spokesman. President Donald Trump may resist appearing masked in public. But in stops across his home state of Kentucky, McConnell is not only showing up with his face covered. He is holding up his blue mask for the cameras. He is

Warmer temperatures mean an increased risk of death for children, pets With hot temperatures in the forecast in the coming days and weeks, AAA East Central advises parents, caregivers, and pet owners to be especially vigilant about keeping children and pets safe from vehicular heatstroke. Sunshine streaming through car windows turns the vehicle into an

FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 8, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Wednesday updated Kentuckians on the state’s continued efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). “I hope you had a good Fourth of July weekend, but I hope it was safe, and it’s important that it was safe, because while we have been at a plateau in

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is promising new health requirements after the state recorded a second-straight day of increased COVID-19 cases. Kentucky reported 402 new cases on Wednesday and 371 on Tuesday. Those are two of the highest days of daily cases the state has seen since the first case on March

FRANKFORT — Most new laws approved during this year’s regular session of the Kentucky General Assembly will go into effect on Wednesday, July 15. That means voters will be asked to show a photo ID at the polls, veterinarians will be allowed to make a report to authorities if they find an animal under their

KSP Asks for Public’s Support to Vote FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 7, 2020) – KSP seeks the national title for ‘Best Looking Cruiser’ and needs your vote in the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) annual contest. Competing against state law enforcement agencies across the U.S., KSP knows how important every vote is. Last year, KSP

FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 7, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday updated Kentuckians on the state’s continued efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). “This remains a very serious global health challenge. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s foremost infectious disease expert, said only yesterday that we are ‘still knee-deep in the first wave’ of coronavirus infections

On Monday July 6, 2020 the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) reported 24 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases – 5 in Daviess County, 4 in Henderson County, 11 in Ohio County, 1 in Union County, and 3 in Webster County since July 3, 2020. The total number of reported COVID-19 cases in the district is

Stop Speeding Before it Stops You FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 6, 2020) –  As the Commonwealth reopens and traffic continues to increase, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) is reminding drivers to ‘Stop Speeding Before it Stops You.’ “Speeding is 100% preventable and obeying the posted speed limit reduces the risk of death or

Restraining order applies to Governor Beshear’s executive orders related to childcare centers and automobile racetracks FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 3, 2020) – Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced today that a Boone Circuit Judge entered a temporary restraining order against some of Governor Andy Beshear’s COVID-19 executive orders, following a lawsuit brought by several Northern Kentucky businesses and

On Friday July 3, 2020 the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) reported 9 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases – 2 in Daviess County, 4 in Henderson County, 1 in McLean County, 1 in Ohio County, and 1 in Webster County. The total number of reported COVID-19 cases in the district is 928.Five reported confirmed cases

FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 2, 2020) – People can make appointments for in-person unemployment insurance (UI) services that will be offered next week in Hopkinsville and Somerset to assist Kentuckians while ensuring the safety of those needing assistance and limiting the spread of COVID-19. While in-person UI assistance continues to be available to claimants by appointment in

National Crash Awareness and Reduction Effort by State Police Agencies Madisonville, Ky. (July 2, 2020) – Kentucky State Police is participating in Operation C.A.R.E (Crash Awareness Reduction Effort) this 4th of July weekend.  From July 2, 2020 to July 5, 2020, KSP Post 2 troopers will be taking part in a national effort to increase officer presence