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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 29, 2025) – UniFirst Corp. will expand its existing facility in Owensboro with a nearly $28 million investment. UniFirst Corp. is a North American leader in providing customized business uniform programs, facility service products and first aid and safety services. “The commonwealth’s manufacturing industry continues to grow, leading the way for our
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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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MADISONVILLE, Ky. (January 16, 2025) – Kentucky State Police Post 2 is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a wanted man last known to reside on Frazer Lane in the Nebo area of Hopkins County. Tyler James Morgan, 30, is wanted out of Hopkins, Caldwell, Webster, and Union Counties in Kentucky as well as Vanderburgh
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 14, 2025) – Gov. Andy Beshear, First Lady Britainy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police are observing January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month, raising awareness about this crime and educating the public on how to identify and prevent it. KSP’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (CVE) is participating in the Commercial Vehicle Safety
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (Jan. 8, 2025) – Even with precipitation from Winter Storm Blair still on the ground, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 2 snow and ice crews are making preparations for Winter Storm Cora, which the national weather service expects to move into western Kentucky late Thursday night or early Friday morning. Motorists are advised to be on the
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