State/National

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A semitruck driver has been charged with murder and driving under the influence in the death of a police officer in Kentucky. News media outlets report that Louisville Metro Police Chief Steve Conrad said late Monday that 32-year-old Detective Deidre Mengedoht died when a Metropolitan Sewer District semitruck driven by 60-year-old […]

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Christmas has come and gone but the partial government shutdown is just getting started. Wednesday brings the first full business day after several government departments and agencies closed up over the weekend due to a budgetary stalemate between President Donald Trump and Congress. And there is no

KY Highway Water Over Road Report for District 2 Union County KY 667 is CLOSED due to floodwaters at the 5.7 to 11.2mm- Signs posted KY 1452 is CLOSED due to floodwaters at the 0 to 2mm at the KY 1637 intersection – Signs posted KY 1637 is CLOSED due to floodwaters at the 2.957mm

With a record number of travelers – about one-third of Americans – planning to gather with family and friends this holiday season, AAA East Central is urging homeowners to protect their homes and take steps to deter break-ins before they leave. Slippery steps and falling paint cans are not enough to outwit today’s would-be bandits,

Henderson, Ky. – Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) President Jay K. Box announced today the appointment of Dr. Jason D. Warren as president of Henderson Community College (HCC). Warren currently serves as chief Student Affairs officer at Hopkinsville Community College. He also served as chief Institutional Advancement officer at the college and was

MURRAY, Ky. (AP) — Murray State University is launching an initiative to boost student enrollment. The Murray Ledger & Times reports the Yield Communication Plan is among the first of its kind implemented at a Kentucky university. Vice President of Student Affairs Don Robertson says it gives the school an advantage in attracting students. The

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 17, 2018) – Gov. Matt Bevin announced at a press conference today in Frankfort that he is calling a special legislative session this week to address Kentucky’s looming public pension crisis. The Governor issued the following statement: “Today, I am convening the General Assembly into special session to enact vital legislation that

Red Cross urgently needs blood and platelet donations (Dec. 17, 2018) — Emergencies don’t take a holiday. The American Red Cross urgently needs blood and platelets donors to make an appointment now to give and help ensure patients can get the treatment they need at a moment’s notice. In November 2016, a 100-foot maple tree

MOUNT VERNON, Ind. (AP) — A Texas company is eyeing southwestern Indiana for a proposed 200-megawatt wind farm. E.ON Climate & Renewables North America wants to erect up to 81 wind turbines in Posey County in the state’s far southwestern corner. Construction of the wind farm could begin in 2020 if Posey County planning officials

Henderson, KY – Every three years, HCC has the opportunity to reflect on the Mission of HCC, an exercise that we deem important to our growth – one that describes the purpose of our institution over the next few years. On Friday, December 7th, Henderson Community College (HCC) proposed this new Mission Statement to the

Will identify preferred route for new bridge The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) have identified a preferred route for an I-69 Ohio River Crossing (I-69 ORX). The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) is expected to be released Friday, Dec. 14. The DEIS will be posted on the project website

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a law that made changes to one of the country’s worst-funded public pension systems, a victory for teachers who shut down schools across the state to protest the law earlier this year. Public pension systems across the country are in trouble as workers

Move affects generation-transmission utility and distribution cooperatives FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 12, 2018) – The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has authorized the discontinuation of nearly all demand-side management (DSM) programs conducted by Big Rivers Electric Corp. and its member distribution cooperatives. In an order issued today, the PSC approved a request by Big Rivers, Jackson

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — University of Kentucky officials say a founder of one of the state’s top development companies has promised to donate $10 million to help some of its students afford college. The Herald-Leader reports school officials on Tuesday announced the donation of developer Mira Ball, who attended the school before starting Ball Homes

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Transportation officials say two fiscal courts in Kentucky and a riverport authority will share federal grants totaling $59.5 million for projects to improve safety, access and mobility for motorists and freight movement. Officials say the recipients are Calloway County Fiscal Court, Pulaski County Fiscal Court and Owensboro Riverport Authority. The state