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FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 20, 2023) –  A major step forward in modernizing the state’s vehicle information database is approaching as transportation officials migrate to a new, customer-centric system. All County Clerk offices will temporarily pause in-person and online motor and vessel-related services in early January to accommodate the transition. The suspension of services starts Jan. […]

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday announced the pending departure of the state’s juvenile justice commissioner but said a series of policy actions within the past year had created a “good road map” for the troubled agency. Juvenile Justice Commissioner Vicki Reed submitted her resignation effective at the start of next

FRANKFORT, Ky. (November 15, 2023) – Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced Wednesday that an investigation conducted by his Office of Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Control has led to the guilty plea of Dana Nagy, 51, of Owensboro. On November 8, 2023, Dana Nagy appeared before the Daviess County Circuit Court where she pleaded guilty to one count

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon on Monday identified the five Army aviation special operations forces killed when their UH-60 helicopter crashed in the Eastern Mediterranean. The military’s European Command said the helicopter went down over the weekend during an air refueling mission as part of military training. The five service members who died were Chief

FRANKFORT, Ky.  – In an effort to protect those who protect us, Gov. Andy Beshear is declaring Nov. 13-17 Crash Responder Safety Week in Kentucky. “Every day on our roadways, emergency responders and public safety personnel put their lives at risk to protect Kentuckians across the commonwealth,” said Gov. Beshear. “Please slow down and move over

Northbound bridge lanes will resume normal widths on Monday MADISONVILLE, Ky. – Testing of welds on the U.S. 41 Southbound Twin Bridge in Henderson has been completed almost two weeks ahead of schedule. The team’s hard work, long days, and favorable weather allowed for this accelerated schedule, according to a news release from the Kentucky

The Green River District Health Department offers the following health advice for the month of November: Diabetes Awareness Month November is National Diabetes Month. This year’s focus is on taking action to prevent diabetes health problems. Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is toohigh. It affects about

HENDERSON, Ky.– Kentucky State Police Post 16 Henderson has a new sergeant. Last week, Justice and Public Safety Cabinet Secretary Kerry Harvey and Kentucky State Police Commissioner Phillip Burnett Jr. recognized 31 troopers and officers who have been promoted into leadership roles since May 16, 2023. This included one lieutenant colonel, five majors, two captains,

FRANKFORT, Ky.  (Oct. 27, 2023) – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Secretary Jim Gray today encouraged Kentuckians to remember that “Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving,” so make sure your Halloween celebration plans include being safe and sober behind the wheel. The KYTC Office of Highway Safety is partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to remind motorists that

FRANKFORT, Ky.  – Gov. Andy Beshear is driving home a life-saving message for all motorists by declaring Oct. 25 as Buckle Up Phone Down Day. “Driving must be the most important thing on your mind when behind the wheel,” said Gov. Beshear. “We hope Buckle Up Phone Down Day reminds motorists to protect themselves and

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear defended his sweeping COVID-19 pandemic restrictions as he faced an onslaught of criticism from Republican challenger Daniel Cameron in a high-stakes debate Monday night, coming about two weeks before Kentucky’s closely watched gubernatorial election. Cameron acknowledged, meanwhile, that if elected he would sign legislation that included school vouchers, after being pressed