FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Former Kentucky Gov. Brereton C. Jones, a Republican turned Democrat who led efforts to improve health care and strengthen ethics laws during his one term three decades ago, has died, Gov. Andy Beshear said Monday. Jones was a prominent horse breeder whose political career began in his native West Virginia, where […]
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (Sept. 18, 2023) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has closed the eastbound slow lane on the Audubon Parkway in Daviess County. This closure is necessary to facilitate emergency concrete repairs, which will span from the 17.16-mile marker to the 17.25-mile marker and will take effect immediately. Only the right lane will be affected. Work is
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CORBIN, Ky. (AP) — A 3-year-old fatally shot a 2-year-old boy at a home in southeastern Kentucky, a sheriff said. The toddler was shot in the head Thursday morning by the older child, who had gained access to a handgun in the home outside Corbin, Whitley County Sheriff Bill Elliotte told news outlets. “It’s our
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The AARP Smart Driver Course will be offered this Friday at the Henderson County Cooperative Extension Service Expo Center, located at 3099 Zion Road in Henderson. The class will start promptly at 9 a.m. and end at 1:30 PM. The course lasts four and a half hours. There are multiple breaks, and a box lunch
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WMSK’s John Robinson sat down with UC Judge Executive Adam O’Nan to discuss the developing situation in Sturgis. Listen to the full interview below.
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UPDATE: Kentucky State Police said missing Sebree teen Christopher D. McDaniel has been found. SEBREE Ky. (August 31, 2023) – On Thursday, August 31, 2023 at approximately 12:57 p.m. Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 2 received a call of a missing juvenile from Webster County. Christopher D. McDaniel, 17, of Sebree was last seen by his family on Thursday, August 31, 2023
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Funding increases services for victims while supporting law enforcement officers FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 31, 2023) –Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday that his administration is awarding $2.1 million in grant funding to 14 law enforcement agencies and one nonprofit organization. The funding will be used to curb the sale of illegal drugs and fight addiction. The
MADISONVILLE, Kentucky. (Aug, 29, 2023)–A Kentucky Transportation Cabinet contractor plans to begin painting 4″ white and yellow stripes in the 11 counties Western Kentucky counties beginning Wednesday. Caldwell: Mile points ROUTE BEGIN END Locations KENTUCKY 903 0.000 4.377 Caldwell/Lyon County Line to KENTUCKY 293 Christian: Mile points ROUTE BEGIN END
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UPDATE: The boil water advisory issued on Tuesday for Beech Grove and Sebree has been lifted as of Thursday morning. The City of Henderson recommends that people flush their plumbing by running cold water for at least 5 minutes, running enough hot water to completely replace at least one full volume of all lines and
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky awarded licenses Tuesday for horse tracks to operate sports betting facilities and for companies to accept online bets, paving the way for legal wagering on sporting events to start in September. The action by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission means bettors now know where they can place in-person sports wagers
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The Public Service Commission is holding a public hearing at 4:30 p.m. Monday at the Hopkins County Government Center, located at 56 North Main Street in Madisonville. LGE/KU is requesting to retire four coal-fired power plants and three natural gas units and replace the systems at a cost of $2.09 billion. Several local officials, including
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Union County High School wrestler Jorydn Raney won gold medal at the U-17 World Championships in Istanbul, Turkey this week. Raney, a resident of Sturgis, Kentucky has been a worldwide computer of Greco-Roman style wrestling. The Morganfield Police Department said that the community will welcome Jordyn home with a celebration tonight. This parade will start
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has received a letter informing him that he is a target of the Justice Department’s investigation into efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, an indication he could soon be charged by U.S. prosecutors. New federal charges, on top of existing state
MADISONVILLE, Ky. – KYTC crews in Union County plan to replace two cross drains on Kentucky 492. Motorists should anticipate the closures while this work is addressed. The work is scheduled for 7a.m. to 4 p.m. Completion is set for the same day. Drivers may need to seek alternate routes during this time. To get
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Henderson Police Department have confirmed two people are dead following what authorities said appeared to be a murder-suicide. Henderson Police Department Public Information Officer Lt. Stuart O’Nan said that police responded to the 800 block of Letcher Street at 12:37 p.m. Wednesday in reference to two people being shot in front of a residence. Officers
