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Kentucky 2084 is reopening to two-way traffic The traffic shift on a portion of U.S. 41 in Henderson will soon be complete. Two lanes of traffic on U.S. 41-South just north of the Kentucky 351/2nd Street exit are expected to shift to new alignment by next week. To prepare for the shift, U.S. 41 South

Kentuckians encouraged to submit photography and artwork for consideration by June 26 for next rotation in Capitol exhibit FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 5, 2024) – As summer begins in the commonwealth, Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear invite Kentuckians to create artworks and capture photographs celebrating “100 Years of Kentucky State Parks” and to submit

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Monday that a rental housing shortage has gnawed at him since the recovery began from a terrifying tornado outbreak that hit western parts of the state in late 2021. The Bluegrass State took an unprecedented step toward alleviating the chronic shortfall on Monday, when the Democratic governor unveiled

FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 3, 2024) – The deadline to become a Kentucky State Police Trooper is June 30, 2024 with opportunities for applicants to work close to home. Candidates selected for the final hiring register who are from Posts 1, 2, 5, 6 and 16 will receive guaranteed assignments at their home post location. All

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (May 31, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to block a portion of Kentucky 1177 in Union County next week to replace a culvert located at the 1.7-mile marker. The roadway is scheduled to be blocked from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5. The roadway will close again on June 6 to

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (May 29, 2024) – Following a recent inspection, engineers with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet placed a 10-ton weight limit on the US 60 bridge at the Henderson-Union County line today. The restriction will go into effect immediately. Built in 1943 over Highland Creek, the 81-year-old bridge carries around 6,000 vehicles through the US

FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 28, 2024) – Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman has announced that Kentucky is among six states selected to participate in a yearlong cohort to support student mental health. Along with Alabama, Hawaii, New Jersey, Oklahoma and Virginia, Kentucky was chosen by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices Children and Families team to

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky police officer who arrested top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler outside the PGA Championship is receiving “corrective action” for failing to have his body-worn camera activated when he approached the golfer’s vehicle — an interaction that allegedly resulted in the officer being dragged to the ground, authorities said Thursday. Louisville officials said during

Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police have launched an innovative program focused on recruiting the future generation of law enforcement officers. The Youth Academy Program will provide young Kentuckians with an opportunity to interact with state police troopers and officers while learning leadership skills, physical fitness requirements and law enforcement principles. “By investing

FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 20, 2024) — Kentucky State Police (KSP) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement will participate in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Operation SafeDRIVE (Distracted Reckless Impaired Visibility Enforcement) from May 21-23, 2024. This enforcement campaign targets unsafe driving behavior that often leads to crashes involving passenger cars and commercial vehicles. It complements national efforts

A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to begin striping operations across the entire 11 county area of District 2 beginning today, May 20. Four different crews will apply new white and yellow stripes to over 3,400 miles of state highway starting in the southwestern side of the district. The crew with the most

HENDERSON, Ky. – Henderson Community College will operate on an extended schedule from Monday, May 20 through Thursday, July 25 to provide students and community members more flexibility in accessing on-campus staff. Beginning Monday, May 20, all on-campus offices will be open from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The campus will be

FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 15, 2024) – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced a four-legged officer is joining the Attorney General’s Department of Criminal Investigations (DCI). Charity, a highly trained yellow lab, will help one of Kentucky’s premier law enforcement agencies protect Kentucky kids from exploitation. “As a new K9 officer, Charity will be a force multiplier as

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s upcoming trip to neighboring Tennessee to speak out against that state’s sweeping abortion ban is the latest sign that the Democrat known for defeating Donald Trump-backed rivals is looking to improve his party’s prospects in GOP territory and build up his own name recognition. Beshear — who

FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 13, 2024) – Kentuckians are reminded to buckle up and properly secure children in car seats or boosters during the annual “Click It or Ticket” campaign, which coincides with the Memorial Day holiday, running May 20 to June 2.  “Seat belts save lives,” said Gov. Andy Beshear. “I urge all Kentuckians to take