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Governor stops state’s gas tax hike to provide relief for Kentucky families FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 2, 2022) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on gas tax relief, economic development, funds for tornado recovery and road improvements. He also recognized Kentucky’s Class of 2022 as this week’s Team Kentucky All-Stars. Gov. Beshear Stops State Gas Tax […]

  Frankfort, Ky. (May 26, 2022) – Gov. Andy Beshear today announced that incoming Kentucky high school seniors who have previously taken the ACT will be eligible to take the test a second time for free during a statewide ACT retake day in the Fall of 2022. The announcement follows national data showing students are more

*Update – On May 23, 2022, Tyron Holt turned himself in to the Oak Grove Police Department and was arrested. Oak Grove, KY, (Christian County) – On Sunday,  May 22, 2022, at approximately 3:42 A.M. the Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 2 was requested by the Oak Grove Police Department to investigate a shooting at 211

On Tuesday, May 17, 2022, the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) reported that in theprevious week it had investigated 177 new COVID-19 infections; 76 in Daviess County, 10 in HancockCounty, 50 in Henderson County, 18 in McLean County, 11 in Ohio County, 3 in Union County, and 9 inWebster County. GRDHD reported 3 additional

*UPDATE* BENTON, Ky. (May 17, 2022) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) is continuing the investigation into the officer-involved shooting that occurred on Monday, May 16, 2022, at approximately 2:10 p.m. CST in Marshall County. The Calloway County Sheriff’s Deputy who was killed has been identified as Chief Deputy Jody Cash. Chief Deputy Cash also served as a KSP Trooper from 2011 until 2018 when

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (May 13, 2022  – These are routes currently blocked due to high water in District 2. There are likely others that will rise and fall quickly without making it into our report. Please do not drive through flooded sections of roads. Signs have been posted. Update– May 13 Henderson County KY 136 is Closed at

Governor highlights economic development, tornado relief and new leadership appointments FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 12, 2022) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on economic development, tornado relief and COVID-19, as well as new leadership appointments. Economic Growth Continues in the CommonwealthThe Governor highlighted several economic development announcements from the week. On Monday, Gov. Beshear announced that Flottweg Separation

PADUCAH, KY – In the U. S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky, Paducah Division, Gerald Kent Kingston, 61, of Elkton, KY and Bobby Joe Merrick, 72, of Princeton, KY pled guilty yesterday to stealing over $350,000 from a Lyon County, KY grain elevator company. According to court documents, Kingston was formerly employed as

Location will issue standard and REAL ID-compliant licenses, IDs FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 12, 2022) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the opening of a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Driver Licensing Regional Office in western Kentucky, adding to the network of offices to provide modern licensing and credentialing services to Kentuckians. The new office is in Henderson, at

Louisville – Daniel Cameron, the Republican Attorney General of Kentucky, today announced his campaign for Governor in 2023. “I’ve decided to run for Governor because Kentucky needs a leader who reflects the values of the men, women and children of all 120 counties,” said Cameron. “That’s not our current Governor.” “If you attend church or own

Tuesday, May 10—Sunday, May 15 ST. LOUIS, Mo., May 10, 2022 – The Cardinals return from a six-game road trip to open an six-game homestand at Busch Stadium including a three game interleague series against the Baltimore Orioles (May 10-12) followed by a three-game weekend series with the San Francisco Giants (May 13-15).  Fans can view

(LEXINGTON, Ky.) – Nonprofit organizations from throughout the commonwealth are participating today in the tenth anniversary Kentucky Gives Day statewide online fundraising event. The 24-hour online giving campaign provides 263 participating charities the opportunity to raise as much money as possible today from midnight (EDT) through 11:59 p.m. – all through a single website: www.kygives.org. Here’s how Kentuckians can

On Tuesday, May 10, 2022, the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) reported that in theprevious week it had investigated 95 new COVID-19 infections; 44 in Daviess County, 2 in HancockCounty, 33 in Henderson County, 4 in McLean County, 5 in Ohio County, 1 in Union County, and 6 inWebster County. GRDHD reported 9 additional

NEW YORK (AP) — Country star Mickey Gilley has died. He was 86. He was known for such hits as “Window Up Above” and for the Texas honky-tonk he owned that inspired the hit film “Urban Cowboy.” Based on an Esquire magazine article about two regulars at Gilley’s, the film starred John Travolta and Debra