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Candidates wrangle over abortion policy in Kentucky gubernatorial debate

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear and Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron accused each other of taking extreme stands on abortion policy Monday night as they wrangled over an issue that’s become a flashpoint in their hotly contested campaign for governor in Kentucky. During an hourlong debate at Northern Kentucky University in Highland Heights, Kentucky, the rivals […]

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League of Women Voters announces four candidate debates

LOUISVILLE,KY-The League of Women Voters of Kentucky has announced candidate debates for governor and secretary of state for the fall 2023 elections. Local Leagues are co-sponsoring these events on behalf of the League of Women Voters of Kentucky. “Candidate Forums offer voters a valuable opportunity to learn how candidates plan to handle the job they

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Morganfield Police: Parks closed at night until further notice

The Morganfield Police Department has announced that the parks in Morganfield will be closed at 9 p.m. until further notice. Police said the closures are due to illegal and destructive activities occurring in the parks during the afternoons and nights. Little League Sports and the Pickle Ball League are excluded from these closures. Morganfield Police

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KYTC holding public meeting Tuesday for Kentucky 56 Improvement Project

A public meeting has been scheduled to discuss the upcoming Kentucky 56 Improvement Project, which aims to enhance safety, traffic flow, and the overall function of Kentucky 56, providing a more secure and dependable route for residential and commercial traffic traveling to and from Morganfield. The Kentucky 56 Improvement Project encompasses a vital section of

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House Republicans are trying to nominate a new speaker after ousting McCarthy but it could be a wait

WASHINGTON (AP) — Stalemated over a new House speaker, the Republican majority is meeting behind closed doors Wednesday to try to choose a new leader, but lawmakers warn it could take hours, if not days, to unite behind a nominee after Kevin McCarthy’s ouster. The two leading contenders, Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana and

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Five Morganfield residents arrested on drug trafficking charges

Authorities have arrested five Morganfield residents in connection with drug trafficking charges. The Union County Sheriff’s Office said they and Kentucky State Police DESI West Task Force arrested five Morganfield residents on Oct. 4. A Union County grand jury issued five indictment warrants for the five residents on Oct. 3. The Union County Sheriff’s Office,

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KSP Henderson Post adds new telecommunicator

KSP graduates the largest telecommunications class in agency history   HENDERSON, Ky. — The Kentucky State Police announced 30 telecommunicators, representing 13 posts across the commonwealth, have graduated from the KSP Telecommunications Academy. This is the agency’s largest graduating class in its history.      KSP telecommunicators handle dispatch duties for Kentucky state troopers, commercial vehicle enforcement officers,

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A look at the contenders for House speaker and the demands they’re facing from fellow Republicans

WASHINGTON (AP) — For Republicans, it’s a question with no clear answer: Who becomes House speaker after Kevin McCarthy? Despite former President Donald Trump’s endorsement of House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan of Ohio on Friday, it’s not at all certain that any of the GOP candidates will be able to round up enough votes —

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Gov. Beshear: $27.5 Billion in Investments Announced To Support Job Growth, Economic Development Across Kentucky

Team Kentucky Update highlights good economic development news, transportation awards, an update on sports betting FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 5, 2023) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear said that since the beginning of his administration, the state has now announced nearly 900 private-sector new-location and expansion projects that total $27.5 billion in investments, creating 48,000 jobs. This is

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Kentucky AG announces latest round of funding to groups battling the state’s drug abuse problems

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A state commission has awarded nearly $14 million in the latest round of funding to groups serving “in the trenches” to combat Kentucky’s drug abuse problems, Attorney General Daniel Cameron said Monday. A few dozen groups will receive portions of the $13.9 million, which stems from a massive settlement with opioid

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GRDHD: COVID-19 infections up in September

Green River District Health Department reported 1,124 new confirmed COVID-19 infections in September. The Health Department said it investigated 415 in Daviess County, 31 in Hancock County, 340 in Henderson County, 54 in McLean County, 98 in Ohio County, 90 in Union County, and 96 in Webster County. There was one COVID-19 related death reported

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Henderson US 41 Bridge Inspection Update: Southbound Lane Closure Swap on Tuesday

Travelers should be careful of the new lane location The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to swap which lane is closed on the southbound U.S. 41 twin bridge Tuesday. KYTC officials said that the current lane closure will be swapped to the left lane of the southbound bridge, allowing traffic to use the right lane instead

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Projects boost job creation and economic momentum for local communities

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sep. 28, 2023) – Gov. Andy Beshear has announced nearly $322,000 in Kentucky Product Development Initiative funding to support land and building development and encourage economic growth and quality jobs across two sites in Daviess and Martin counties. “When it comes to setting up Kentucky for continued and future long-term economic success, this program

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KYTC announces plan to open southbound lane of traffic on northbound bridge

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is planning to add a southbound lane of traffic to the northbound U.S. 41 twin bridge. Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray today announced a plan Wednesday to alleviate traffic backups on the bridge. Inspection of the U.S. 41 southbound bridge required closure of one of the bridge’s two traffic lanes. To

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Three Union County Schools recognized as America’s Healthiest Schools

Six local schools have been recognized nationally as one of America’s Healthiest Schools. Alliance for a Healthier Generation recently announced America’s Healthiest Schools for the 2022-23 school year, which included 781 schools across 36 states, according to a news release. This recognition honors schools for their achievements in advancing the physical, mental, and social-emotional health

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