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Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Overdose Deaths Decline by 30.2% in 2024

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Third consecutive annual decrease; Kentucky’s 2024 Overdose Fatality Report released   FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 1, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that overdose deaths in the commonwealth decreased for the third year in a row, with a 30.2% decrease in 2024 compared with the previous year. Among Black Kentucky residents, which had not previously seen a decrease, […]

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Team Kentucky Announces ‘Skip the Line’ Driver Licensing Initiative

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 1, 2025) – New remote renewal-based licensing alternatives will provide Kentuckians opportunities to “Skip the Line” and avoid waiting at Driver Licensing Regional Offices across the state, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced. Options are now available using online, in-office and mail-in renewal forms. “We’re working to do everything we can to provide

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CSX plans to block U.S. 41 near Henderson-Webster County line to repair railroad crossing

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CSX plans to block U.S. 41 near the Henderson-Webster County line on Tuesday to make repairs to a railroad crossing for the Century Aluminum spur line. The road is expected to be blocked at the 0.1-mile-point from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 18. There will be a marked detour in place. Northbound traffic

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ALERT: KY 667 in Union County Closed Due to Landslide

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Roadway likely damaged during recent flooding MADISONVILLE, Ky. (March 12, 2025) – Kentucky 667 in Union County opened briefly Wednesday night after spending several weeks closed due to flood water. That roadway has now been closed again due to a landslide triggered by the extended period of high water. The blockage begins at the 11.9-mile point, about a

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Extended Lane Reduction Planned on WK Green River Bridges

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Width reduction and lower speed limits expected MADISONVILLE, Ky. (March 5, 2025) – A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to begin a bridge rehabilitation project on the two Green River bridges on the Western Kentucky Parkway next week. The project will result in extended lane closures and width restrictions until late summer. Intech Contracting, LLC

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RCUTs Planned Near Twin Bridges

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MADISONVILLE, Ky. (March 3, 2025) – A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is scheduled to begin a $4 million highway safety project along the U.S. 41 corridor in Henderson this week that will see the addition of two Restricted Crossing U-Turns (RCUTs) just south of the Twin Bridges at the intersections of Wolf Hills

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Western Kentucky police academy begins first basic training class

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MADISONVILLE, Ky. (Feb. 28, 2025) – Gov. Andy Beshear was joined by state and local officials and law enforcement personnel to welcome the first basic training academy class to Western Kentucky on Friday. This facility is a testament to the administration’s pledge to make Kentucky a national leader in public safety while ensuring those who

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Over 25 local healthcare employers to participate in Health Careers Fair on Feb. 26

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HENDERSON, Ky. – Henderson Community College is hosting a free Health Careers Fair featuring over 25 healthcare employers and information on the various degree programs offered by HCC. The Health Careers Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Feb. 26th at the Preston Arts Center, located at 2660 South Green St. in

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Attorney General Coleman Calls for U.S. Senate Passage of HALT Fentanyl Act

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 24, 2025) – Attorney General Russell Coleman called on the United States Senate to pass the HALT Fentanyl Act, which would permanently include fentanyl-related substances on DEA’s most restrictive list of drugs. Known as “Schedule I,” the list includes drugs, substances and chemicals that have no accepted medical use and a high potential

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Gov. Beshear Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Heavy Rain

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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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Kentucky Teams Up with Troopers from Five States for Weekend Traffic Safety Blitz

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 13, 2025) – Starting Friday, Feb. 14 through Sunday, Feb. 16, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) is working alongside state police in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia for a weekend traffic blitz called the 6-State Project, to reduce speeding, promote seat belt usage and remove impaired driving (DUI). This partnership provides a

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League Day at the Kentucky Capitol to focus on “Let us Vote”.

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FRANKFORT, KY — The League of Women Voters of Kentucky will host its annual League Day at the Kentucky Capitol Annex from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, February 18, 2025. This event allows League members and supporters to engage with legislators, learn about key bills in progress, and advocate for democracy through voting rights

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State. Sen. Robby Mills’ Legislative Update

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After a constitutionally required three-week recess, the Kentucky General Assembly reconvened to continue the people’s business. The first and most critical order of business was passing House Bill 1, which will lower Kentucky’s income tax from 4 percent to 3.5 percent in January 2026, according to a news release from State Sen. Robby Mills office.

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Health First Community Health partners with Mobile Dentistry

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Health First Community Health has partnered with KARE Mobile Dentistry of Louisville to expand access to dental services. Good dental hygiene is an essential part of maintaining your health and wellness. Studies suggest that oral bacteria and the inflammation associated with a severe form of gum disease (periodontitis) might play a role in some diseases.

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SEN. MILLS APPOINTED TO CSG FISCAL AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

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FRANKFORT, KY – Sen. Robby Mills has been appointed to serve on the Fiscal Affairs and Government Operations Committee of The Council of State Governments Southern Office. As a committee member, Mills will collaborate with legislators from 15 southern states to address tax policies, government operations, state budgeting, and financial oversight, according to a news

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