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Kentucky State Police Charges Green River Correctional Complex Officer

CENTRAL CITY, KY – (February 14, 2024) – On Tuesday, February 13, 2024, Kentucky State Police Post 2 Detectives interviewed and arrested Amanda Kulka, 42, a correctional officer at the Green River Correctional Complex. The preliminary investigation revealed the Green River Correctional Complex requested KSP assistance during an internal investigation into one of their correctional officers. […]

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Governor and First Lady Host ‘Team Kentucky Saves Lives’ Blood Drive

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 12, 2024) – On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear donated blood in the State Capitol Rotunda to help address the national emergency blood shortage. They encouraged all Kentuckians to sign up for a blood drive near them by visiting Governor.ky.gov/GiveBlood. “Donating blood is one of the most important ways

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As some call for his ouster, McConnell pushes back on GOP critics: ‘They’ve had their shot’

WASHINGTON (AP) — After months of negotiations and delays, the Senate on Thursday voted to move forward on legislation that would provide wartime aid to Ukraine and Israel. While far from a final vote, it was a momentary victory for Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, a strong supporter of the aid for Ukraine, in particular, despite a growing number

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First Lady Britainy Beshear Invites Kentuckians To Shop & Share

While stocking up for Super Bowl parties at select Kroger, Food City and Starbucks locations, Kentuckians can purchase items to support domestic violence survivors FRANKFORT, Ky.  – As part of her longstanding commitment to support survivors of intimate partner violence, First Lady Britainy Beshear has invited Kentuckians to participate in the annual Shop & Share

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Super Bowl LVIII Viewers Reminded ‘Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk’ 

Kentuckians encouraged to plan for a safe ride home FRANKFORT, Ky.  – Regardless of who Kentuckians choose to root for during Super Bowl LVIII, state officials are cheering on fans to make responsible choices behind the wheel. For those hosting a Super Bowl viewing party or attending one on Sunday, Feb. 11, fans have an

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KSP arrested Warren County man on charges related to child sexual exploitation

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested Corey James Jarboe, 29, on charges related to child sexual exploitation offenses.  Jarboe was arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch began the investigation after discovering the suspect using electronic means to procure

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Kentucky House boosts school spending but leaves out guaranteed teacher raises and universal pre-K

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Republican-led Kentucky House endorsed higher spending for education in its two-year state spending plan on Thursday but left out two of the Democratic governor’s top priorities — guaranteed pay raises for teachers and access to preschool for every 4-year-old. The budget measure, which won 77-19 House passage after hours of

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Spread Love this Valentine’s Day with a Kentucky State Police Trooper Teddy Bear

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 1, 2024) – The Kentucky State Police is announcing the Trooper Teddy Bear Valentine’s Day sale, offering the public an exclusive opportunity to spread love while supporting the agency’s outreach program. Starting today through Feb. 14, customers can purchase the heartwarming bears at a special price of $20, down from the regular price

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Republican lawmakers in Kentucky offer legislation to regulate adult-oriented businesses

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Republican lawmakers proposed making adult-oriented businesses off-limits within a block of places frequented by children as they offered legislation on Tuesday that includes a renewed effort to regulate drag shows in Kentucky. Identical Senate and House bills unveiled by Sen. Lindsey Tichenor and Rep. Nancy Tate would create statewide regulations for

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Democratic lawmaker promotes bill aimed at improving student transportation across Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Legislation allowing school districts to expand fleets transporting students to school and home was promoted Monday as a way to fix bus systems hampered by long routes and too few bus drivers. Democratic Sen. David Yates, the bill’s lead sponsor in the Republican-led Senate, said improving student transportation is a nonpartisan

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UPDATE: Missing Princeton girl found; father in custody

**UPDATE** Missing child, Lela Black, has been located safely. Byron Black has been taken into custody. PRINCETON, KY – (January 29, 2024) – On Sunday, January 28, 2024, at approximately 2 p.m. Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 2 received a call from the Princeton Police Department requesting assistance with a death investigation on Center Street in

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Police looking for Henderson County Detention Center inmate who escaped over the weekend

HENDERSON, Ky. – Kentucky State Police are searching for an inmate who escaped from the Henderson County Detention Center his weekend. KSP Post 16 received a call from the Henderson County Detention Center in Henderson at approximately 9:10 p.m. Friday regarding an escaped inmate. Preliminary investigation reveals Tylee Thompson, 33, of Cincinnati, escaped on foot

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Prominent Kentucky lawmaker files bill to put school choice on the statewide ballot in November

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A prominent Kentucky lawmaker filed a school choice bill Friday seeking to remove constitutional barriers blocking the state from assisting parents who want to enroll their children in private or charter schools. The proposed constitutional amendment was introduced by Rep. Suzanne Miles, a member of House Republican leadership. It was designated

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Henderson native purchases Hercules Manufacturing Company

Henderson, KY (Jan. 25, 2024) – Hercules Manufacturing Company was purchased by Justin Wilson on January 1, 2024. Wilson, Henderson native and former Hercules employee of 10 years, is now President and CEO following the retirement of the previous owner, Jeffery A. Caddick. “It’s time to rebuild a foundation that this company can rest on

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