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HENDERSON, Ky (June 27, 2017) — The Kentucky State Police Post 16-Henderson wants to remind motorists to celebrate this Fourth of July responsibly! “This iconic American holiday is often celebrated with family, friends, food, and fireworks, but all too often the festivities turn tragic on our nation’s roadways”, says Trooper Corey King, Public Affairs Officer […]

Consumers advised to contact law enforcement, ag department to report tampering FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 26, 2017) — Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles reminds motorists to watch for signs of tampering on motor fuel pumps as credit card thieves gear up for the Fourth of July and the traffic-heavy summer travel season. “The Kentucky Department of Agriculture

WAVERLY, Ky. — When Charlie Willett retired in from his carpet installation business in 2015, he wasn’t sure what lie in store for him. Little did he know that this spring, a big project would present itself: Fixing up the Waverly City Park. The park, located on Johnson Street next to the Knights of Columbus

Project Offices to Officially Open in Evansville and Henderson Evansville, Ind. (June 26, 2017) – Two ribbon cuttings are planned Tuesday to officially open the I-69 Ohio River Crossing project offices. A project update will also be provided by a project manager. Evansville Ribbon Cutting Who: Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke Evansville Deputy Mayor Steve Schaefer

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — There will be increased law enforcement monitoring Kentucky waterways this weekend as part of a national campaign to deter impaired boating. A statement from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources says the initiative called Operation Dry Water will be conducted June 30-July2. Maj. Shane Carrier, assistant director of law

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky officials say unemployment rates fell in 74 of the state’s 120 counties between May 2016 and May 2017. The state Office of Employment and Training says jobless rates rose in 28 counties during that period and stayed the same in 18 counties. The agency says Woodford County had the state’s

FRANKFORT, Ky: (June 22, 2017) – Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) will be activating its State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) today at 12:00 at a Level 4 activation in support of Tropical Storm Cindy as it moves into Kentucky overnight. Initially, moist air moving in from the Gulf of Mexico will enter Kentucky on Thursday and

GOLDEN POND, Ky. (AP) — Officials at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area want visitors to be safe while having fun this summer and are offering some suggestions. U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement Patrol Capt. Duane Cameron says following safe habits makes a big difference. Officials advise avoiding alcohol before operating watercraft or driving,

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The average cost of a four-year degree in Kentucky will be more than $39,000 this fall after state regulators approved tuition increases at all but two of the state’s public universities. The Council on Postsecondary Education approved the increases during its board meeting on Friday. All but two schools asked for

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to restrict SOUTHBOUND traffic to one lane on US 41 near the Kentucky-Indiana State Line on Friday, June 16, 2017. This daytime work zone lane restriction for southbound traffic is to allow electrical work on the Kentucky Weigh Station’s open and close sign along the southbound lanes of US 41

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A powerful Republican lawmaker says a significant number in the GOP-controlled state legislature believe Gov. Matt Bevin’s use of executive orders threatens their independence. Republican state Rep. John Carney is chairman of the House Education Committee. He said Bevin’s recent executive order completely replacing several state education boards concerns him “simply

Kentucky Ranks 34th in Child Well-being in the U.S. Jeffersontown, KY – Kentucky ranks 34th in the nation in overall child well-being, according to the 2017 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, released today by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The 2017 Kentucky KIDS COUNT County Data Book, which includes county-level data, will be released in November.

PROVIDENCE, Ky. (AP) — A former police officer in western Kentucky has been charged in federal court with willfully violating the civil rights of a person and filing a false report. A release from the U.S. Department of Justice says former police officer William Dukes arrested Webster County resident “J.L.” without probable cause in May.