State/National

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A tight Kentucky congressional race in a district President Donald Trump won by double digits could be an early indicator whether the U.S. House will shift to Democratic control in the midterm elections. Newcomer Amy McGrath’s challenge of Republican incumbent Andy Barr could show the Democrats’ strength in areas that supported […]

Music Programming Partnership with University of Evansville, University of Louisville, University of Kentucky Henderson, KY – The Preston Arts Center is excited to announc a new programming partnership with the University of Evansville, University of Louisville and University of Kentucky music departments. All events will be held at the Preston Arts Center, and information and

Energy efficiency improvements can help reduce bills, PSC says FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 1, 2018) – Kentucky residents who heat their homes with natural gas will see somewhat lower prices at the start of the 2018-2019 heating season than they did a year ago, the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) advised today. Natural gas prices have

KY Highway Water Over Road Report at 11:30 a.m. (D2) Christian County US 41 South- Water Over Road signs posted along Northbound lanes at 1.9mm Near Christian-Todd Co. Line Caldwell County KY 139 South has High Water signs posted at the 7.5mm Hopkins County KY 502 Water Over Road signs posted at 2 to3mm KY

While we do not have reports of roadway flooding at specific locations in our District 2 counties, we had several counties with flash flood warnings overnight. Motorists are advised to use extreme caution on the morning commute. As crews have been out checking highways they’ve found a number of areas where water on the roadway

FRANKFORT, KY. (Oct. 30, 2018) – Open Enrollment for 2019 Marketplace health insurance plans at healthcare.gov starts Thursday. The Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange (KHBE), within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) is working to ensure Kentuckians are prepared, informed and have the resources they need to choose a 2019 health plan. This year’s

Dedicated public webpage to show county-by-county hotline reports FRANKFORT, KY. (Oct. 30, 2018) – Attorney General Andy Beshear is asking Kentuckians to call his office’s Election Law Violations Hotline to report violations of Kentucky’s election laws. As voters prepare to head to the polls, Beshear said the Office of the Attorney General’s hotline – 800-328-VOTE

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a * Flood Watch for all of western Kentucky, the counties of Massac, Pope, and Hardin in southern Illinois, and the counties of Vanderburgh, Warrick, and Spencer in southwest Indiana. * From Wednesday evening through Thursday evening * A slow moving frontal boundary will bring several waves

Program team meeting with industry leaders to prepare for major construction FRANKFORT, Ky. (October 29, 2018) – A new list naming the more than 1,000 bridges being restored through the state’s Bridging Kentucky program illustrates the range of needs to repair and replace bridges throughout the Commonwealth. The list was released following Kentucky Transportation Cabinet

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A police chief has acknowledged that the killings of two black people at a Kroger grocery store were racially motivated, days after the FBI announced that it is investigating the shootings as a potential federal hate crime. The Courier Journal reports Jeffersontown Police Chief Sam Rogers told the congregation at First

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear has sued a pharmaceutical company, accusing it of contributing to the state’s opioid epidemic. Beshear says he has sued Pennsylvania-based Teva for marketing its products to treat chronic pain despite the drugs being approved for treating pain in cancer patients. Beshear called the deceptive marketing “one

By ADAM BEAM , Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Out of more than 1,500 Kentucky political candidates who are required to file public financial-disclosure reports this year, all but 106 have done so on paper, overwhelming the Registry of Election Finance’s 12 staff members who enter the data into a computer system so the

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 25, 2018) – Unemployment rates fell in 90 Kentucky counties between September 2017 and September 2018, rose in 23, and stayed the same in seven counties, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. Woodford County recorded the lowest jobless rate in

Nice Fall Weather May Increase Pedestrian Traffic HENDERSON, Ky, (October 24, 2018) – Trick-or-treaters, parents, motorists and homeowners all play an important role in keeping Halloween safe. Troopers with the Kentucky State Police offer the following tips for a safe and enjoyable Halloween. FOR MOTORISTS Stay alert for increased pedestrian and bicycle traffic on Halloween

Henderson, KY – Henderson Community College (HCC) will be hosting its fourth annual Healthy on the Hill, an event featuring free health screenings for students, staff and faculty on Wednesday, October 24th from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. During this event, attendees can get tested for the following: blood pressure, blood glucose and cholesterol levels, vision,