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Report scams to ag.ky.gov/scams or call 502-696-5485, 1-888-432-9257 FRANKFORT, Ky. (August 4, 2022) – Attorney General Daniel Cameron today issued a consumer alert warning Kentuckians of possible natural disaster and charity scams following the extreme flooding in Eastern Kentucky. Scams can be reported to the Attorney General’s Office by visiting ag.ky.gov/scams or by calling the Attorney General’s Natural Disaster Fraud Hotline at …

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Death toll remains at 37; vicious heat on the way – cooling centers open FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 3, 2022) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on rescue and recovery efforts following historic flooding in Eastern Kentucky. The Governor said the death toll remains the same, 37, but is still expected to increase and that …

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Proceeds to Benefit St. Louis Area Foodbank, Rung for Women and Make-A-Wish Missouri & Kansas ST. LOUIS, Mo., August 3, 2022 – The Cardinals Family Autographed Baseball Grab Bag fundraiser is back for 2022. The annual Cardinals Family fundraiser has been a longstanding tradition that was started in 2005 by the then Cardinals Wives. On Saturday, …

CARDINALS FAMILY TO HOLD MYSTERY GRAB BAG FUNDRAISER Read More »

On Tuesday, August 2, 2022, the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) reported that in theprevious week it had investigated 886 new COVID-19 infections; 386 in Daviess County, 28 in HancockCounty, 231 in Henderson County, 28 in McLean County, 93 in Ohio County, 75 in Union County, and 45in Webster County. There was 1 COVID-19 …

GRDHD Reports 886 New Confirmed COVID-19 Infections in the Previous Week Read More »

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. .DAY ONE…Today and Tonight Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected again today, and a strong to potentially severe storm cannot be ruled out. Damaging wind gusts will be the primary severe storm hazard. Lightning, heavy rain, and hail …

NWS Paducah Issues Hazardous Weather Outlook for WMSK Listening Area Read More »

HENDERSON, Ky. (August 1, 2022)–The Kentucky State Police would like to offer periodic reminders to drivers who travel our roadways. Our agency strives daily to ensure the safety of the motoring public. Some of these proactive measures include various roadside safety checkpoints and saturating known problematic areas in the district through general patrol tactics. The Kentucky …

KSP POST 16 Issues Proactive Patrol Reminder To Area Motorists Read More »

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 508 NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK 340 PM CDT MON AUG 1 2022 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 508 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS KENTUCKY COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE: BRECKINRIDGE BULLITT DAVIESS HANCOCK HARDIN HENDERSON HENRY JEFFERSON LARUE MEADE NELSON OLDHAM SHELBY SPENCER TRIMBLE …

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services also known as CMS awarded 5 star ratingsfor hospitals nationwide based on their overall performance.CMS released its Hospital Quality Star Ratings for 2022 and The Women’s Hospitalreceived a 5-Star rating along with 429 other hospitals around the nation.In Indiana, The Women’s Hospital was one of 12 hospitals to …

THE WOMEN’S HOSPITAL RECEIVES 5-STAR RATING FROM CMS Read More »

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Another round of storms has hit disaster areas in eastern Kentucky as search and rescue operations continue in communities trying to recover from massive flooding. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says the death toll has risen to 30, and hundreds of people remain unaccounted for. More than 12,000 customers are without power …

More rain in flooded areas, curfews imposed due to looting Read More »

…Heat index readings of 100 to 105 degrees expected this week… Potentially dangerous heat indices are expected today through Wednesday, east of a line from Mount Vernon, Illinois, to Cairo, to Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Afternoon heat indices will reach around 100 degrees today, and 100 to 105 degrees Tuesday and Wednesday. Keep yourself hydrated by …

NWS Paducah Issues Special Weather Statement Concerning Return of High Heat & Humidity Read More »

Northbound inspections concluded one day early MADISONVILLE, Ky. (July 30, 2022) – Bridge inspections on the northbound lanes of the U.S. 41 Twin Bridges in Henderson County concluded a day early on Friday, July 29. Inspectors accelerated scheduled work on the southbound lanes and began work today.  Southbound inspections have concluded for the day and will resume …

Southbound Inspection for US 41 Twin Bridges in Henderson County Scheduled on Sunday, July 31 Read More »

Night work begins Monday, August 1st from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am MADISONVILLE, Ky. (July 31, 2022) – Beginning Monday, August 1, the work on I-69 in Henderson County will be addressed at night. Motorists should anticipate night work from 6:00 pm – 6:00 am. The section of I-69 in Henderson County currently in the work zone …

Work on I-69 in Henderson County will Transition to Night Work Read More »

Eastern Kentucky flood relief donation website now live, teamekyfloodrelieffund.ky.gov FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 28, 2022) – Today, following a morning briefing on the state’s response to devastating flooding in Eastern Kentucky overnight, Gov. Andy Beshear’s Team Kentucky update focused on the ongoing rescue and recovery efforts.  The Governor also updated Kentuckians on new economic development growth and the …

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Investment will increase production of aluminum for the automotive market FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 28, 2022) – Kentucky companies continue to implement innovative technology and increase production to better serve the evolving automotive market as today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Hydro Aluminum Metals USA LLC, a producer of recycled aluminum products, will invest $15 million and retain …

Gov. Beshear: Hydro to Invest $15 Million, Retain 56 Employees at Henderson Aluminum Facility Read More »

On Tuesday, July 26, 2022, the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) reported that in theprevious week it had investigated 1,002 new COVID-19 infections; 406 in Daviess County, 30 in HancockCounty, 243 in Henderson County, 55 in McLean County, 84 in Ohio County, 127 in Union County, and57 in Webster County. There was 1 COVID-19 …

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