NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Kentucky officials say they won’t start paying out $21 million in economic incentives for a proposed electric vehicle battery facility until the company further explains why the U.S. Department of Energy abruptly rejected a $200 million loan for the project after some congressional Republicans argued the firm has improper ties to …
HENDERSON, Ky. –The Kentucky State Police offers periodic reminders to drivers who travel the commonwealth’s roadways. Kentucky State Police said they strive daily to ensure the safety of the motoring public. Some of these proactive measures include various roadside safety checkpoints and saturating known problematic areas in the district through general patrol tactics. The Kentucky …
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HENDERSON, Ky. – Henderson Community College will operate on an extended schedule through July 28 to provide students and community members more flexibility in accessing on-campus staff. All on-campus offices will be open from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Campus will be closed on Fridays. “We realize that everyone has busy lives …
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden says he “feels good” about the debt ceiling and budget deal negotiated with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy as the White House and congressional leaders work to ensure its passage this week in time to lift the nation’s borrowing limit and prevent a disastrous U.S. default. Biden spent part of …
FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 25, 2023) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on memorials to honor law enforcement officers; economic development growth; grants to clean up brownfields; public safety; the decline in overdose deaths; the General Assembly’s inaction that will cause a gas tax increase; cancer awareness efforts; and recovery efforts in Eastern Kentucky He also …
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky sheriff’s deputy was shot and killed during a traffic stop by someone who fled before being taken into custody, officials said. Scott County Sheriff’s Deputy Caleb Conley was shot Monday evening during a traffic stop on Interstate 75 near Georgetown just before 5 p.m., and the shooter fled, Sheriff …
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s jobless rate sank to its lowest level ever last month, Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday in touting a booming economy at the start of his general election campaign for a second term. The state’s seasonally adjusted, preliminary unemployment rate dipped to 3.7% in April, down 0.1 percentage points from …
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Dairy Queen on Green Street in Henderson was closed Tuesday following a complaint to the Green River District Health Department. Green River District Health Department Environmental Health Director Rebecca Logan said her department received a complaint Tuesday about insects inside the Dairy Queen on Green Street. The health department routinely inspects restaurants every six months, …
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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 …
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — With new and used cars still painfully expensive, Ryan Holdsworth says he plans to keep his 9-year-old Chevy Cruze for at least four more years. Limiting his car payments and his overall debt is a bigger priority for him than having a new vehicle. A 35-year-old grocery store worker from …
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Kentucky Republicans will choose a nominee Tuesday to challenge incumbent Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear in one of the most watched elections of the year. State Attorney General Daniel Cameron, former United Nations Ambassador Kelly Craft and state Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles are among the 12 Republicans in the race. Cameron is the best-known Republican and …
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WASHINGTON (AP) — About 550 U.S. active duty troops have begun arriving along the U.S.-Mexico border in the first group of military support ahead of an expected increase of migrants, U.S. defense officials said Tuesday. The forces will mainly be used to help monitor and watch the border as pandemic-era restrictions on asylum end, and …
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LIBERTY, Ky. (AP) — As Kentucky’s GOP primary campaign sprints toward the finish line, some Republicans are looking ahead to the November election with an eye toward who best can reclaim the governorship — a job that the state’s dominant party has struggled to hold despite its strong showing in other races. With candidates dashing …
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FRANKFORT, Ky. The Kentucky Attorney General’s Office has announced that over 54,000 Kentuckians will begin to receive over $1.6 million in settlement funds from Turbo Tax’s parent company Intuit Inc. for deceiving Kentucky consumers into paying for tax services that should have been free. The Attorney General’s Office said 54,406 Intuit customers in Kentucky will …
FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 4, 2023) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on economic development; an opportunity to increase workforce development; funds to support the foster care system; recovery efforts in Eastern Kentucky; public health; and the 149th Kentucky Derby. He also named those involved in making the Kentucky Derby possible, as well as Paris …
