Author name: Erin Schmitt

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

PADUCAH, Ky. (October 23, 2023) – Normal traffic flow has been restored along U.S. 62 in Marshall County between I-24 Calvert City Exit 7 and Kentucky Dam where a truck spilled chicken waste along the roadway Monday morning. The spill was reported around 8:30 a.m.   The chicken offal created slick, as well as smelly, driving conditions along

FRANKFORT, Ky. (October 19, 2023) – Attorney General Daniel Cameron has announced an $11.7 million rebate that will result in lower utility bills for West Kentuckians. This rebate will be credited toward the utility bills of West Kentucky ratepayers, lowering their energy costs as they head into winter. The credit comes as part of a 2020

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

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

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

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,

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,

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 —

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