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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HENDERSON, Ky. (Sept. 20, 2024) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) honored 55 troopers and officers who are dedicated to protecting Kentucky’s 120 counties with a mission of creating a safer commonwealth for future generations during the 2023 Sworn Awards. The awards presented were for heroic acts of service that occurred in 2023. KSP has
BREMEN, Ky. Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal collision at a train crossing that killed a Providence woman Thursday afternoon. At approximately 4:42 p.m. Thursday, the Muhlenberg County Sheriff’s Department requested KSP Post 2 investigate a fatal collision on Kentucky 70 about eight miles east of Madisonville. A preliminary investigation revealed that Roxana Allison, 37,
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HENDERSON, KY — August 28, 2024 — Matthew 25 AIDS Services, Inc. (M25), a leading advocate for individuals living with HIV in Western Kentucky, is proud to announce it has been awarded a $3 million cooperative agreement grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This substantial funding, allocated over five years, will
OWENSBORO, Ky. (Aug. 27, 2024) – Philip Morris International Inc. has announced its Swedish Match affiliate will expand its presence in Daviess County creating 450 direct jobs with a $232 million investment. Tuesday’s announcement was also the 5th largest investment project supported by Kentucky this year, according to the governor’s office. “I’m excited to see this
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WMSK’s John Robinson sat down with UC Judge Executive Adam O’Nan to discuss the developing situation in Sturgis. Listen to the full interview below.
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Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced further growth of the state’s distribution and logistics industry as DHL Express, a global leader in international express shipping, will expand its current operations at CVG Airport in Boone County with a $192 million total investment creating 86 quality Kentucky jobs. “Kentucky has one of the strongest distribution and logistics
Kentucky racing officials have approved a rollout for sports betting, which will take effect when the NFL season begins in September. The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission approved pari-mutuel wagering to begin Sept. 7 for retail at in-person locations such as tracks, its extension facilities and simulcast venues. Regulations for mobile operations will start on Sept.
Companies across the state invest in workforce initiatives FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 17, 2023) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted Kentucky’s continued investment in workforce training initiatives as he announced nearly $4.3 million in funding and credits to assist with the training of more than 19,000 Kentucky workers. Training funds and credits approved during this month’s
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Fox and Dominion Voting Systems reached a settlement Tuesday in the voting machine company’s defamation lawsuit, averting a trial in a case that exposed how the top-rated network chased viewers by promoting lies about the 2020 presidential election. The terms of the settlement were not immediately clear. Dominion had asked for
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky Department of Revenue started accepting electronically filed 2022 individual income tax returns last week, mirroring the IRS tax filing timeline, the state said. The processing of Kentucky returns is scheduled to begin on Feb. 6, 2023, it said. Electronic individual income tax returns typically take four to six weeks
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 6, 2022) – In accordance with a proclamation from the White House, Gov. Andy Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, in observance of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day is in memory and honor of the more
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‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ continues through New Year’s Day FRANKFORT, Ky. – To keep Kentucky roadways as safe as possible through the holidays, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) Office of Highway Safety is joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and law enforcement nationwide in the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign Dec.
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