State/National

Easter egg hunt, vocal performance, food trucks, more to occur behind Capitol building – all are invited FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 14, 2022) – Today Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear invited Kentuckians to a family-friendly Easter celebration that will take place Saturday, April 16, in the outdoor area directly behind the Capitol building (700 […]

Envision AESC invests $2 billion for 30GWh electric battery gigafactory, creating 2,000 jobs FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 14, 2022) – Today Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on economic development, his released tax returns, the Kentucky Derby Festival, Easter and Derby week celebrations and vehicle property tax refunds. He also named the Capitol landscaping team as this week’s

The Green River Community Collaboration for Children is hosting a free training event April 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., in the Community Center (Entrance E) of Owensboro Christian Church.  Individuals can register for the free training by calling or emailing Libby Watson (270-852-1338 | libbywatson@gradd.com) by April 25, 2022. The training has been

Today’s homestand finale to be made-up on Monday, May 2 ST. LOUIS, Mo., April 13, 2022 – The St. Louis Cardinals have announced that today’s 12:15 p.m. CT game against the Kansas City Royals at Busch Stadium has been postponed due to inclement weather.  The two teams will make up today’s postponed game on Monday, May

On Tuesday, April 12, 2022, the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) reported that in theprevious week it had investigated 61 new COVID-19 infections; 7 in Daviess County, 43 in HendersonCounty, 2 in McLean County, 2 in Ohio County, 1 in Union County, and 6 in Webster County. GRDHDreported 4 additional COVID-19 deaths during that

Kentucky’s namesake ship, USS Kentucky, changes command Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kyle Hafer, Commander, Submarine Group Nine     SILVERDALE, Wash. (April 6, 2022) – (NNS) The Gold Crew of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) conducted a change of command at the U.S. Naval Undersea Museum, Keyport, Wash., April 6. U.S. Navy Cmdr. Randy

Regional Driver Testing Branch in Hopkinsville Opens for Christian, Todd and Trigg County Residents HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (April 11, 2022) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police (KSP) announced that the regional driver testing branch in Hopkinsville will open and serve Kentuckians in Christian, Todd and Trigg counties who wish to obtain a state

Governor signs into law bills that support nursing education, student loan oversight, newborn screenings, health care and voting accessibility; vetoes unconstitutional charter schools bill FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 7, 2022) – Today Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on economic development, new legislation, COVID-19, the Governor’s Prayer Breakfast and the Easter celebration at the State Capitol. He also

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s governor has vetoed a bill that would bar transgender girls and women from participating in school sports matching their gender identity from sixth grade through college. Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear said Wednesday that the measure “most likely” violates the U.S. Constitution’s equal protection rights. The state’s Republican-dominated legislature will have

On Tuesday, April 5, 2022, the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) reported that in theprevious week it had investigated 54 new COVID-19 infections; 21 in Daviess County, 1 in HancockCounty, 25 in Henderson County, 1 in McLean County, 3 in Ohio County, 2 in Union County, and 1 inWebster County. GRDHD reported 6 additional

“Celebration! 1982” Features An Artifact from Each Player and Coach on the Team and Personal Insights from Hall of Fame Manager Whitey Herzog ST. LOUIS, Mo., April 4, 2022 – The St. Louis Cardinals announced that the Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum, located on the second floor of Cardinals Nation at Ballpark Village, has unveiled its

This work will be addressed between 8:30 am – 2:00 pm MADISONVILLE, Ky. (April 4, 2022) – Motorists that typically travel across the Audubon Parkway Bridge (US-41) over the Green River  in Henderson should anticipate reduced speeds and sluggish traffic flows between 8:30 am to 2:00 pm. on April 12. KYTC crews will be performing an

FRANKFORT, KY (March 29, 2022) – Senate Bill (SB) 10, sponsored by Senator Robby Mills (R-Henderson), cleared the legislature today. The goal of the bill is to address the state’s nursing shortage, which was exacerbated by the impacts of COVID-19. “The arrival of SB 10 to the Governor’s desk is a significant achievement for the nursing