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One of the highest numbers of new daily cases reported so far during the ongoing pandemic. On Tuesday, July 28, 2020 the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) reported 34 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases – 9 in Daviess County, 10 in Henderson County, 1 in McLean County, 10 in Ohio County, 1 in Union County, […]

Motorists can expect lane restrictions for two weeks MADISONVILLE, Ky. (July 28, 2020) – Beginning today motorists can expect a lane restriction on U.S. 60 in Union County from 24.9 – 25.4 MP. Contractors will be adding earth embankment and installing guard rail to the inside of the curve. This work is an adjustment to the flood mitigation

Moves follow advice from White House and devastating problems seen in some Southern states Visit the Governor’s Facebook page to watch today’s news conference FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 27, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday announced several new measures to stem the rising number of cases of the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in the commonwealth. “At a time

Those receiving unsolicited seeds with Chinese writing should contact the KDA FRANKFORT (July 27, 2020) – Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles is sounding the alarm about reports of foreign seeds being shipped unsolicited to Kentuckians across the Commonwealth. Kentucky is the fourth state known to receive suspicious packages of seeds that appear to have originated from

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (July 27, 2020) – A southbound lane closure in Webster County on I-69 will be in place on Tuesday and Wednesday from 7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m each day. The lane closure will be between mile markers 126-127 and is necessary for repairs from damage that occurred on July 21.

Gas prices in West Central Kentucky are a penny higher this week at $1.987, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Motorists in the Great Lakes and Central states are seeing savings at the pump on the week. With a decrease of as much as a nickel, these states land on the top 10

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (July 27, 2020) – Mowing season along Kentucky state highways is fully underway and crews in the District 2 area are moving between counties. State forces and contract crews will be mowing roadsides and addressing litter removal.  KYTC officials ask Kentuckians to do their part by keeping the state right of way clear of temporary

Henderson, KY – Henderson Community College (HCC) is proud to announce its 2020 nursing cohort achieved a 100% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination—Registered Nurse, more commonly known as the NCLEX-RN. HCC Nursing Program Director Dr. Lori Donahoo said many nursing schools were worried the COVID-19 pandemic and its disruption would result in a

On Monday, July 27, 2020 the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) reported 29 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases – 14 in Daviess County, 1 in Hancock County, 10 in Henderson County, 1 in McLean County, 2 in Union County, and 1 in Webster County. The total number of reported COVID-19 cases in the district is

Youth Villages’ LifeSet provides help to young people in Lexington and Louisville areas FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 23, 2020) – The Kentucky Department for Community Based Services (DCBS), an agency of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), is launching a new program this month to help young people who reach adulthood in foster care, one

With nearly $1.16 million in funding, Kentucky Commercialization Ventures combines resources from state’s public academic institutions, KSTC and KY Innovation to create tech jobs and startups FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 24, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear announced today the creation of Kentucky Commercialization Ventures (KCV), a new public-private partnership unique in the U.S. that aims to develop academic innovations

On Friday, July 24, 2020 the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) reported 20 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases – 4 in Daviess County, 8 in Henderson County, 1 in McLean County, 6 in Ohio County, and 1 in Webster County. The reported deaths were both residents of Ohio County. The total number of reported COVID-19

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (July 23, 2020) – Beginning Thursday, a contractor will be updating the pier markings on the Shawneetown Bridge in Union County. Located on KY 56, the work should be completed in approximately 2 weeks, weather permitting. Lane closures will be in place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.while this work is performed. 

​​​​​​​Visit the Governor’s Facebook page to watch today’s news conference FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 23, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday updated Kentuckians on the state’s ongoing fight against the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). “This week we have seen some of our highest number of cases of the coronavirus going all the way back to the start of

On Thursday, July 23, 2020 the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) reported 29 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases – 18 in Daviess County, 5 in Henderson County, 4 in Ohio County, 1 in Union County, and 1 in Webster County. The reported deaths were both residents of Ohio County. The total number of reported COVID-19