Governor activates emergency response, price gouging laws to protect Kentuckians FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 14, 2025) – Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency as a flood watch is in effect for early Saturday, Feb. 15, through midday Sunday, Feb. 16. Another 2 to 5 inches of rainfall is expected, and, combined with previous rainfall over […]
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MADISONVILLE, Ky. (Jan. 23, 2025) – Interstate 69 southbound near the Hopkins-Webster County Line will be restricted to one lane for approximately the next four hours to allow repairs to be made to a utility line. Crews will block the right lane of the interstate between the 28 and 26.8 mile points to allow the utility company
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Snow and ice workers will remain on standby in most counties MADISONVILLE, Ky. (Jan. 6, 2025) – After nearly two days of around the clock work to treat and clear roadways across Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 2, activities in most counties will be scaling back during the overnight hours as winter precipitation moves out of the region.
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Highlighting “the real America and true Kentucky hospitality” on the Road to 250 HENDERSON, KY (December 19, 2024) – As America is gearing up to celebrate its 250th birthday in 2026, the tourism offices from Bowling Green, Henderson, Owensboro, Paducah and Edmonson County have creatively combined forces to encourage visitation to Western Kentucky, under the
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HENDERSON, Ky. – Henderson Community College (HCC) will be closed beginning Dec. 23, 2024, for the annual systemwide KCTCS Institutional Closing. HCC will resume normal operating hours on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, at 8 a.m. During the closing, students can still get assistance 24/7 through the KCTCS Student Service Center by visiting https://kctcs.co/GoKCTCS to chat, call, or view answers to
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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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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
