Author name: Erin Schmitt

After tragic deaths, new laws honor teens by strengthening penalties for hazing and DUI FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 27, 2023) – Today at the state Capitol, Gov. Andy Beshear joined the bereaved families of Thomas “Lofton” Hazelwood and Lily Fairfield to sign two pieces of legislation that honor the teens’ lives and strengthen the state’s hazing and […]

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued this hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Western Kentucky, Southwest Indiana, Southern Illinois, and Southeast Missouri. Minor to moderate flooding will continue along many area rivers through Sunday. There are flood warning in effect as a result of recent heavy rainfall. This includes the Ohio River

Bill signing ceremony occurred during annual Prevent Child Abuse ‘Pinwheel Planting’ FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 27, 2023) – This morning at the state Capitol, Gov. Andy Beshear joined First Lady Britainy Beshear, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, leaders of Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky, lawmakers and advocates to declare April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Governor also signed into

Bills support military families, health care workers, truck drivers, students, school employees FRANKFORT, Ky. On Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear joined lawmakers to sign five pieces of legislation that support workforce development and the state’s booming economy. “For the first time in my lifetime, some of the biggest, most advanced companies on the planet are picking

A Henderson woman has been convicted of defrauding the Kentucky Medical Assistance Program, also known as Medicaid. Earlier this month, Carla Smith, 38, of Henderson pleaded guilty to one count of devising or engaging in a scheme to defraud the Kentucky Medical Assistance Program over $300 or more and one count of theft by deception

Henderson Community College will host a blood drive event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday. The blood drive will be held in Room 112 of the Sullivan Training Center on Henderson Community College’s campus, located at 2660 South Green Street. To schedule an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code HCC or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.

UNIONTOWN, Ky. (AP) — A Union County Sheriff’s deputy and an armed person were wounded during an exchange of gunfire at a home, authorities said. Union County Sheriff Jason Thomas told WFIE-TV that deputies were called to the home near Uniontown on Thursday night and the person pointed a gun at a deputy’s face. Shots

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky lawmakers passed a bill Thursday aimed at creating new crimes to punish hazing, responding to calls for action following a university student’s death. The Senate voted 30-4 for final passage, sending the measure to Gov. Andy Beshear. “For far too long, hazing has been this awkward right of passage in Kentucky

UPDATE: A Webster County man is accused of rape and sodomy. Kentucky State Police recently arrested Damien K. Belt, 31, of Clay, on charges related to child sexual abuse material. Police said that two juveniles were identified and interviewed through an investigation. During the interviews, police said Belt was accused of multiple incidents of rape

Delay necessary to allow delivery of decal reprint to county clerks FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 14, 2023) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises boat title owners that motorboat registration requests will be accommodated at all County Clerk offices starting April 3. Annual registration renewals are typically accepted beginning March 1, but additional time is necessary to

Kenergy said pole inspection contractor Alamon will begin inspecting poles in the spring. Each wooden pole Kenergy owns, or is attached to, will be inspected to ensure there are no hazards.  Inspectors check for decay, insects, cracks, holes, age, and any damage members may have caused. People may see trucks out in their area bearing

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 9, 2023) –Gov. Andy Beshear, First Lady Britainy Beshear, Kentucky Emergency Management Director Jeremy Slinker and Cabinet for Health and Family Services Secretary Eric Friedlander attended the Team Kentucky update to inform Kentuckians on economic development success; the state’s lowest annual unemployment rate; recent inclement weather and rebuilding efforts in Eastern Kentucky; Medicaid

Kentuckians who received benefits during the pandemic must participate in the annual renewal FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 9, 2023) – Due to action by Congress, today, Gov. Andy Beshear reminded Kentuckians the federal pandemic benefit that made it easier for low-income families to sign up for free health care is changing. Starting this year, Medicaid enrollees must once

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Supporters of legalizing sports wagering in Kentucky cleared a first hurdle Wednesday, winning approval from a House committee in their latest quest to regulate and tax the activity. Republican Rep. Michael Meredith, the bill’s lead sponsor, said it’s aimed at “taking an industry that exists in darkness and in the shadows