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HICKMAN, Ky. (AP) — A ferry that carries vehicles across the Mississippi River between Kentucky and Missouri has closed temporarily due to low water levels, officials said. When the river gets too low, it becomes difficult for vehicles to load and off-load from the Dorena-Hickman Ferry at both landings, the Kentucky Transportation Department said in […]

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky is dealing with another major delay in replacing its antiquated computer system at the Office of Unemployment Insurance. The state recently canceled the latest request for proposals for the upgrade project and reluctantly decided to start over, Education and Labor Cabinet Secretary Jamie Link said Thursday. Proposals by interested vendors

Acquisition of Historic Thoroughbred Racetrack Affords CDI the Opportunityto Construct Gaming and Entertainment Venue in Owensboro, Kentucky LOUISVILLE, Ky. (September 15, 2022) – Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”) (Nasdaq: CHDN)announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ellis Park Racing & Gaming (“EllisPark”) in Henderson, Kentucky, from Enchantment Holdings, LLC, an affiliate of

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 15, 2022) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on continued economic growth, the historic flooding in Eastern Kentucky, the newly updated COVID-19 booster, National Recovery Month, the Rockport Bridge Rehabilitation Rail Project, declining gas prices, public safety and COVID. He also named the officers and troopers awarded at Kentucky State Police’s annual

EDITOR’S NOTE: Links to the unemployment rate chart and the employment chart are below. Unemployment rate chart Employment Chart FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 15, 2022) —Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary August 2022 unemployment rate was 3.8%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet (KELC). The preliminary August 2022

On Tuesday, September 13, 2022, the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) reported that inthe previous week it had investigated 555 new COVID-19 infections; 276 in Daviess County, 26 inHancock County, 102 in Henderson County, 31 in McLean County, 51 in Ohio County, 44 in UnionCounty, and 25 in Webster County. There was 1 COVID-19

BOWLING GREEN, KY, September 1, 2022 – The National Corvette Museum (NCM) and Bowling Green Assembly are pleased to announce plans to resume plant tours of the only facility in the world where Corvettes are manufactured.  Tours will go on sale to the public via the National Corvette Museum’s website on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. National Corvette

More Kentucky schools have implemented security controls Richmond, Ky. (Sept. 1, 2022) – Today, State School Security Marshal Ben Wilcox released the 2021-2022 School Risk Assessment Report. Results show improvement from all 173 Kentucky school districts regarding the safety and security of the commonwealth’s students and staff. Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, a previous principal and educator, stated

FRANKFORT. Ky. (AP) — The number of Kentucky residents registering to vote as independent is outpacing those who are registering with the two major political parties, Secretary of State Michael Adams said. The number of people who registered as “other” in July grew at more than double the rate of those registering as either Republican

Gas prices in West Central Kentucky are a penny lower this week at $3.381, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. This week’s average prices: Western Central KY Average                $3.381Average price during the week of August 15, 2022                            $3.396Average price during the week of August 23, 2021   

Motorists should anticipate reduced speeds/ allow for extra travel time MADISONVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 21, 2022) – Beginning Monday, Aug. 22, a contractor for the Spottsville Bridge will begin paving along US 60 on the east side of the Green River to address elevation differences between the new roadway alignment and the existing alignment. Motorists should expect a

DIXON, Ky. (August 19, 2022) –The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 2 received a complaint at the Webster County Jail involving a Deputy Jailer. Through investigation, it was revealed that Deputy Jailer Aaron Drewicz, age 29, of Dawson Springs, KY had allegedly solicited sexual conduct from inmates at the jail while on duty in his official

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 21, 2022) – At approximately 9:20 p.m. on Aug. 20, 2022, Kentucky State Police (KSP) received an initial report of a disturbance in front of the Midway Area on the Kentucky State Fair grounds.  Subsequently, the Kentucky State Fair Board initiated a soft close of the fair out of an abundance of caution for event attendees.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Links to the unemployment rate chart and the employment chart are below. Unemployment rate chart Employment Chart FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 18, 2022) —Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary July 2022 unemployment rate was 3.7%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet (KELC). The preliminary July 2022

The deadline is Sept. 30 FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 18, 2022) – If you know an extraordinary Kentuckian or group that works diligently to improve the lives of others, now is the time to nominate them for one of the 2022 Governor’s Service Awards. This is the 27th year for the annual service awards, which recognize the contributions