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Cinis Fertilizer To Build New $109.2 Million Green Fertilizer Production Plant, Creating 65 Jobs in Hopkinsville

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 12, 2024) –Cinis Fertilizer, a Sweden-based producer of green fertilizer, plans to locate a new $109.2 million production plant in Christian County, a project that will create 65 new full-time jobs. “Kentucky has worked hard to ensure that we see investment and job creation in every corner of the state, and Hopkinsville […]

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Bird flu detected in snow geese in Henderson County

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 11, 2024) — The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has announced the confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in samples taken from snow geese at Sloughs Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Henderson County. The University of Georgia’s Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study Virology Laboratory confirmed the presence of HPAI

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Henderson Community College Fall Commencement Scheduled for Dec. 13

HENDERSON, Ky.  – Henderson Community College will celebrate its fall graduates during a commencement ceremony at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at the Preston Arts Center on the HCC campus. HCC Associate Registrar Tammie Zuber reports that 192 students have applied for 230 credentials, including 86 two-year degrees, 136 certificates, and eight diplomas. Approximately 70

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Ellis Park Racing & Gaming Announces Upcoming Removal of Water Tower

HENDERSON, KY., (November 21, 2024) – Ellis Park Racing & Gaming has announced that, despite dedicated efforts to preserve the historic water tower on the property, it will be removed over the coming weeks due to critical safety concerns related to its structural integrity. Since the acquisition of Ellis Park by Churchill Downs Incorporated in

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Attorney General Coleman Calls for Action to Block Robocalls

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 15, 2024) – Attorney General Russell Coleman and a bipartisan coalition of 46 other attorneys general called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to improve the Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD) and close an unmonitored loophole that bad actors exploit to access the U.S. telephone network, according to a news release from the

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2 dead in Kentucky factory explosion that also damaged surrounding neighborhood

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Two employees have died following an explosion at a Louisville, Kentucky, factory that caused a partial collapse of the building and blew out windows in nearby homes and businesses, the company said Wednesday. The explosion occurred Tuesday afternoon at Givaudan Sense Colour, which produces colorings for food and drinks. “We are grieving with

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Gov. Beshear Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff Friday in Honor of Kentucky Game Warden

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 7, 2024) – Gov. Andy Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Friday, Nov. 8, in honor of a game warden recruit who died during training activities Nov. 1. According to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, Game

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Union County Election Day Polling Locations

Election Day Polling Location(s) November 5, 2024  Union County Waverly KC Hall14 North Maple StWaverly, KY 42462Precincts: ALL Uniontown Turner Bldg.532 2nd StUniontown, KY 42461Precincts: ALL Henshaw Christian Church237 Chapel Hill RdMorganfield, KY 42437Precincts: ALL Pride Community Room199 State Route 2090Clay, KY 42404Precincts: ALL Sturgis Elementry1101 North Grant StreetSturgis, KY 42459Precincts: All UC Senior Citizens

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Gov. Beshear Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff Saturday in Honor of Sen. Johnnie Turner

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 31, 2024) – Gov. Andy Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, Nov. 2, in honor of State Senator Johnnie Turner, who died Oct. 22 at the age of 76. “Britainy and I are saddened by the news of Sen. Johnnie

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Kentucky 2918 in Sturgis Blocked Due to Burst Water Main

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (Oct. 29, 2024) – Kentucky 2918 in Sturgis is blocked from KY 109 at the 0-mile point to the 0.241-mile point following a burst water main. Officials with the city of Sturgis tell the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet that they hope to have work completed and the roadway cleared to reopen by the end of the week.

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Oak Grove man killed in fatal collision on I-24

Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal collision in Christian County that killed an Oak Grove man this weekend. Kentucky State Police troopers responded to a fatal collision on I-24 at the 86-mile maker at about 1:07 p.m. Sunday. A preliminary investigation revelated that Alan R. Gonzalez, 28, of Oak Grove, was driving a 2019

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Gov. Beshear: Delta Regional Authority Investing Nearly $2 Million in Western Kentucky Communities

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 22, 2024) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear celebrated $1,969,000 from the federal Delta Regional Authority (DRA) going to six projects in Western Kentucky. Gov. Beshear currently serves as the States’ Co-Chair of the DRA. The funding comes from the DRA’s States’ Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP). The projects will improve infrastructure and support workforce development.

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Reading Diagnostic and Intervention Fund mini-grant RFA open for fiscal year 2025

(FRANKFORT, KY) – The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Teaching and Learning has issued a request for applications (RFA) for the fiscal year 2025 Reading Diagnostic and Intervention Fund mini-grants. Kentucky public school districts must apply on behalf of individual schools. The Kentucky School for the Blind and Kentucky School for the Deaf

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Henderson Community College to Host Free Family-Friendly ‘Freaky Friday’ Halloween Event

The public is invited to the festivities on Oct. 25 HENDERSON, Ky. – Henderson Community College will host its sixth annual ‘Freaky Friday’ event from 5-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 at the Preston Arts Center on HCC’s campus. The event is designed for children in grades K-5 and will include: “Our faculty and staff look

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Kenergy to Host Member Appreciation Day October 16th

Kenergy invites all members to attend our annual Member Appreciation Day on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Members can visit the location closest to them and receive a free lunch including a sandwich, chips, cookie, and water along with a free bucket, light bulb, and night light while supplies last.

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