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State. Sen. Robby Mills’ Legislative Update

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

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

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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Gov. Beshear: UniFirst Expanding Owensboro Operations With Nearly $28 Million Investment

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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I-69 SB Restricted to One Lane Near Hopkins-Webster Line

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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Kentucky State Police Seeking Public Assistance Locating Wanted Suspect

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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Gov. Beshear, First Lady Beshear, Kentucky State Police Recognize January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month

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

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Snow and Ice Crews Prepping for Next Round of Winter Weather

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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KYTC District 2 skeleton crews working overnight in Union, Henderson and Webster

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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Quilts, Cars and Guitars

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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Make the Holidays Brighter with a Chance to Win a 2025 Corvette Stingray or $50,000 Cash

The Perfect Stocking Stuffer: Trooper Island Camp Raffle Tickets BURKESVILLE, Ky. (Dec. 18, 2024) – Add excitement to your holiday gift-giving with a Trooper Island Camp raffle ticket from the Kentucky State Police (KSP). Each $10 ticket offers a chance to win an incredible prize while supporting a meaningful cause. This year’s grand prize winner will choose between

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Henderson Community College Announces Spring 2025 Schedule

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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Cinis Fertilizer To Build New $109.2 Million Green Fertilizer Production Plant, Creating 65 Jobs in Hopkinsville

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 12, 2024) –Cinis Fertilizer, a Sweden-based producer of green fertilizer, plans to locate a new $109.2 million production plant in Christian County, a project that will create 65 new full-time jobs. “Kentucky has worked hard to ensure that we see investment and job creation in every corner of the state, and Hopkinsville

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Bird flu detected in snow geese in Henderson County

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 11, 2024) — The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has announced the confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in samples taken from snow geese at Sloughs Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Henderson County. The University of Georgia’s Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study Virology Laboratory confirmed the presence of HPAI

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Henderson Community College Fall Commencement Scheduled for Dec. 13

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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