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- Gov. Beshear, Kentucky State Police Support Sexual Assault Victims Through Education, Public Awarenessby Erin SchmittFRANKFORT, Ky. (April 23, 2024) – For the first time, on April 24, the Kentucky State Police will participate in Denim Day in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Gov. Andy Beshear said it is unacceptable that, in Kentucky, nearly 1 in 2 women and 1 in 5 men have experienced sexual violence of some form, and he urged Kentuckians to… Read more: Gov. Beshear, Kentucky State Police Support Sexual Assault Victims Through Education, Public Awareness
- State releases annual county unemployment data for 2023by Erin SchmittFRANKFORT, Ky. (April 22, 2024) — Annual unemployment rates increased in 80 Kentucky counties in 2023, decreased in 22 and stayed the same in 18 counties, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. The Green River District had the following unemployment rates in 2023 (2022 rates… Read more: State releases annual county unemployment data for 2023
- Kentucky State Police crime roundupby Erin SchmittKentucky State Police have identified a cold case victim, are investigating a Caldwell County women’s death and arrested individuals who fired at troopers during a police pursuit. Here’s a roundup of these three recent cases. *** Kentucky State Police have identified a victim in a 1990 cold case that occurred in Daviess County. On Jan.… Read more: Kentucky State Police crime roundup
- Attorney General Coleman Designates Special Commonwealth’s Attorney for Perry Countyby Erin SchmittFRANKFORT, Ky. (April 19, 2024) – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced today he designated Jackie Steele—Commonwealth’s Attorney for the 27th Judicial Circuit in London—to temporarily serve as Special Commonwealth’s Attorney for the 33rd Judicial Circuit in Hazard, following the resignation and arrest of former prosecutor Scott Blair. Steele will be supported by two Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorneys, a victim… Read more: Attorney General Coleman Designates Special Commonwealth’s Attorney for Perry County
- Gov. Beshear: New Website Links Kentuckians to Second-Chance Job, Education and Recovery Resourcesby Erin SchmittSecondchance.ky.gov launched during Second Chance Month FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 18, 2024) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced a secondchance.ky.gov website, which connects Kentuckians overcoming addiction or leaving incarceration to resources that can help them find a job, get an education and support their continued recovery. The website was launched in conjunction with the nationally recognized Second Chance Month. The… Read more: Gov. Beshear: New Website Links Kentuckians to Second-Chance Job, Education and Recovery Resources
- Proactive Patrol Reminder To Motoristsby Erin SchmittHENDERSON, Ky. (April 16, 2024)–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… Read more: Proactive Patrol Reminder To Motorists
- KYTC’S High Water Report for April 15th, 2024.by Erin SchmittThe Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) released a high water report as of 7 a.m. on April 15. According to KYTC, after several sunny days, water is starting to recede on roads. Several of the previously reported closed roadways have now reopened. KYTC says here are the following roadways that have reopened: KYTC’s road project schedule for the… Read more: KYTC’S High Water Report for April 15th, 2024.
- Kentucky hires BYU’s Mark Pope as men’s basketball coach to replace John Calipariby Erin SchmittLEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky has hired BYU’s Mark Pope as men’s basketball coach, bringing home a captain of the Wildcats’ 1996 national championship team to succeed John Calipari. The school announced the 51-year-old Pope’s hiring in a release Friday morning but did not mention any contract details. Pope replaces Calipari, a Hall of Famer… Read more: Kentucky hires BYU’s Mark Pope as men’s basketball coach to replace John Calipari
- Kentucky is Vested in Work Zone Safetyby Erin SchmittNational Work Zone Awareness Week is April 15-19, 2024. Every year, Departments of Transportation nationwide participate in daily events to promote safer work zones. Whether behind a barrel or the wheel, we all have a vested interest to keep work zones safe. In 2023, Kentucky had 1,251 crashes, 247 resulting injuries, and 17 fatalities. Did you… Read more: Kentucky is Vested in Work Zone Safety
- KYTC District 2 High Water Reportby Erin SchmittMultiple roadways flooded as Ohio River levels rise MADISONVILLE, Ky. (April 10, 2024) – Several roads across District 2 have been impacted by rising water from ongoing rainfall and are currently closed. We will provide more updates as they become available. Henderson County Union County To get traffic advisories and alerts for KYTC Highway District… Read more: KYTC District 2 High Water Report
- John Calipari departs Kentucky after 15 years, saying the program ‘needs to hear another voice’by Erin SchmittLEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — John Calipari is stepping down as Kentucky’s men’s basketball coach after 15 years, saying Tuesday that the “program probably needs to hear another voice” amid reports that he’s closing in on a deal with Arkansas to take over that Southeastern Conference program. Calipari posted a video on X, formerly known as Twitter, in which… Read more: John Calipari departs Kentucky after 15 years, saying the program ‘needs to hear another voice’
- KY 3522/ Ellis Park Kentucky Exit closed due to floodingby Erin SchmittDrivers will need to select a different route to he said back to the south side of the river MADISONVILLE, Ky. (April 08, 2024) – As motorists finalize their plans for viewing the 2024 Eclipse later today, Mother Nature has thrown a curveball as KY 3522, also known as the Kentucky Exit of Ellis Park, is closed… Read more: KY 3522/ Ellis Park Kentucky Exit closed due to flooding
- Kentucky State Police Investigating Missing Person in Caldwell Countyby Erin SchmittDawson Springs, Ky. (April 5, 2024) – On Thursday, April 4, 2024, at approximately 3:33 pm (CT) Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 2 received a call of a missing person in Caldwell County. Bailey M. Whitman, 35, of Dawson Springs was last seen on March 26, 2024. Whitman is described as a white female, 5’08”, 165 pounds, with brown hair,… Read more: Kentucky State Police Investigating Missing Person in Caldwell County
- US horse racing deaths increased slightly in 2023 from 2022by Erin SchmittHorse racing deaths in the United States increased slightly in 2023 from 2022, according to data tracked by the Equine Injury Database and reported by the federally mandated agency that began regulating the sport two years ago. The Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Authority said in its annual report released Wednesday there were 1.32 deaths… Read more: US horse racing deaths increased slightly in 2023 from 2022
- Over 25 local healthcare employers to participate in Health Careers Fair on April 10by Erin SchmittHENDERSON, Ky. – Henderson Community College is hosting a free Health Careers Fair featuring over 25 healthcare employers and information on the various degree programs offered by HCC. HCC students, faculty and staff, as well as the public are invited to attend the event, which will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday,… Read more: Over 25 local healthcare employers to participate in Health Careers Fair on April 10
- Lane Restrictions on US 41 northbound Twin Bridge on Tuesday and Wednesdayby Erin SchmittMADISONVILLE, Ky. – Motorists should expect lane restrictions on the northbound U.S. 41 bridge over the Ohio River on Tuesday and Wednesday, weather permitting. Lane restrictions will be in place from 8 a.m. until around noon both days to allow the Henderson County Maintenance crew to conduct regularly scheduled annual drain cleaning on the bridge. Motorists… Read more: Lane Restrictions on US 41 northbound Twin Bridge on Tuesday and Wednesday
- Local Utility Plans Rolling Roadblock on I-69 in Webster County on April 14by Erin SchmittMADISONVILLE, Ky. (April 01, 2024) – Big Rivers Electric, a utility provider in Henderson County, has planned a project that will result in rolling roadblocks on I-69 in Webster County on Sunday, April 14, 2024. The utility will be slowing traffic on the north and southbound sides of the interstate between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. on that… Read more: Local Utility Plans Rolling Roadblock on I-69 in Webster County on April 14
- Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Updateby Erin SchmittFRANKFORT, Ky. – On Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on economic development; funding from the Disaster Recovery Program; progress on high-ground communities in Eastern Kentucky; the 50th anniversary of the historic 1974 tornadoes; being named States’ Co-Chair of Delta Regional Authority; sports betting in Kentucky during the NCAA men’s basketball tournament; planning ahead of… Read more: Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update
- New Kentucky Highway Safety Website Provides User-Friendly Resource to Promote Safer Roads by Erin SchmittFRANKFORT, Ky. (March 28, 2024) – Highway safety is a shared responsibility and Kentuckians can now enjoy a new, user-friendly website to access safety data, campaign materials and resources to promote safer roads. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) Office of Highway Safety’s new website, kyhighwaysafety.com, provides timely and relevant highway safety information to support education,… Read more: New Kentucky Highway Safety Website Provides User-Friendly Resource to Promote Safer Roads
- Project to widen KY 54 in Owensboro set to begin this weekby Erin Schmitt$23.3 million construction will add two lanes and a concrete median to one of the busiest roads in Daviess County MADISONVILLE, Ky. (March 26, 2024) – Getting around on the ever-congested Kentucky 54 in Owensboro will be getting a little easier as a project to widen the roadway is set to begin on Thursday, March… Read more: Project to widen KY 54 in Owensboro set to begin this week
- Intersection of US 60/ KY 109 reopenedby Erin SchmittMADISONVILLE, Ky. (March 25, 2024) – The intersection of US 60 and KY 109 in Sturgis has reopened following a water main break in the overnight hours. After repairing the broken water line, Sturgis Water Department filled the hole with rock and marked it with a barrel. Motorists are asked to be aware of this potential rough… Read more: Intersection of US 60/ KY 109 reopened
- Wind advisory in effect through Tuesday morningby Erin SchmittMADISONVILLE, Ky. (March 25, 2024) – The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a wind advisory, now through 5 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26, that includes all of western Kentucky and could cause difficulties for larger vehicles traveling area roadways. The advisory warns of 20 to 30 mph winds, with possible wind gusts of up to… Read more: Wind advisory in effect through Tuesday morning
- Truckers, Travelers Urged To Plan for Extra Traffic Before and After April 8 Solar Eclipseby Erin SchmittFRANKFORT, Ky. (March 22, 2024) – Kentucky state and local agencies urge residents, tourists and truckers to prepare for heavy traffic when the moon’s shadow sweeps across the commonwealth’s western counties and a dozen other states during the afternoon of Monday, April 8. Travelers planning to view the total solar eclipse should expect congested highways and limited… Read more: Truckers, Travelers Urged To Plan for Extra Traffic Before and After April 8 Solar Eclipse
- Kentucky Board of Education names Dr. Robbie Fletcher as the next commissioner of educationby Erin Schmitt(FRANKFORT, KY) – The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) selected Robbie Fletcher, the superintendent of Lawrence County Schools, as Kentucky’s next commissioner of education. As the chief state school officer and chief executive officer for the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), the commissioner recommends and implements KBE policies and directs KDE in the management of… Read more: Kentucky Board of Education names Dr. Robbie Fletcher as the next commissioner of education
- KYTC District 2 welcomes Hughes as new Information Officerby Erin SchmittMADISONVILLE, Ky. (March 20, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 2 announced Monday the hiring of longtime area journalist Matt Hughes as its new public information officer (PIO). He replaces Keirsten Jaggers who retired at the end of 2023. “Our nation’s interstate and highway system is one of our most important resources, and I’m excited… Read more: KYTC District 2 welcomes Hughes as new Information Officer
- Kentucky Senate proposes conditions for providing funds for the state’s Office of Medical Cannabisby Erin SchmittFRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Language put in the main budget bill by the Kentucky Senate would set conditions to unlock funding to oversee the state’s medical cannabis program, which is scheduled to take effect at the start of 2025. The two sentences inserted by senators came up for discussion Monday as House and Senate leaders… Read more: Kentucky Senate proposes conditions for providing funds for the state’s Office of Medical Cannabis
- Republican lawmakers in Kentucky approve putting a school choice measure on the November ballotby Erin SchmittFRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Republican lawmakers on Friday put the political fight over whether taxpayer money should be able to flow to private or charter schools in the hands of voters to decide. The proposed school choice constitutional amendment won final passage in the Senate by a vote of 27-8, capping a rapid series… Read more: Republican lawmakers in Kentucky approve putting a school choice measure on the November ballot
- KDE seeking recommendations for Kentucky Exemplary Educators Programby Erin Schmitt(FRANKFORT, KY) – The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is seeking recommendations of exemplary educators and leaders in the Commonwealth’s public schools to join the 2024 Kentucky Exemplary Educators Program (KEEP). Qualified individuals selected for KEEP will receive a certificate of excellence from KDE and may be considered for other recognitions and opportunities, including invitations… Read more: KDE seeking recommendations for Kentucky Exemplary Educators Program
- Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Updateby Erin SchmittFRANKFORT, Ky. (March 14, 2024) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on economic development; funding to improve parks and recreation spaces; medical cannabis; recent bill signings; new homes at a high-ground community; an award to support families in need; the 988 crisis hotline; funds from the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhood grant program; Kentucky State… Read more: Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update
- Republican senators reveal their version of Kentucky’s next two-year budgetby Erin SchmittFRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Senate Republicans revealed their version of the state’s next two-year budget Wednesday, proposing more funding for the main K-12 school funding formula and doubling the amount of performance-based funding that goes to public universities. The spending blueprint could be voted on in the full Senate later Wednesday, hours after it… Read more: Republican senators reveal their version of Kentucky’s next two-year budget
- Hopkinsville Residents Arrested for Drugs After Search Warrantby Erin SchmittHopkinsville, Ky. – Kentucky State Police have arrested three people in connection with trafficking fentanyl.KSP and the Hopkinsville Police Department executed a search warrant at the Woodland Heights Complex in Hopkinsville on Friday. The search yielded more than 1,100 Fentanyl pills, approximately one ounce of cocaine, money, and other drug paraphernalia.Chermes White, age 22, of… Read more: Hopkinsville Residents Arrested for Drugs After Search Warrant
- Gov. Beshear To Host 56th Annual Governor’s Prayer Breakfastby Erin SchmittFRANKFORT, Ky. (March 11, 2024) – Gov. Andy Beshear will host the 56th annual Governor’s Prayer Breakfast Tuesday, March 12, at the Exum Center at Kentucky State University in Frankfort. The theme for this year’s Prayer Breakfast is “Forward Together in Faith, Empathy and Compassion.” The event begins at 7:30 a.m. EST (doors open at 7… Read more: Gov. Beshear To Host 56th Annual Governor’s Prayer Breakfast
- Clay man arrested on assault charges in connection with stabbingby Erin SchmittA Webster County man is accused of stabbing another person. Henderson Police Department said officers responded to the 1000 block of First Street in Henderson on Tuesday in reference to an assault. The alleged victim told police that a white man walked up to his vehicle and asked for a ride. The driver said that… Read more: Clay man arrested on assault charges in connection with stabbing
- Kentuckians Reminded to Designate a Sober Driver this St. Patrick’s Dayby Erin SchmittFRANKFORT, Ky. – St. Patrick’s Day is one of our nation’s most popular holidays, celebrated with festivals, parades and parties. The amount of alcohol consumed is higher than average, which is why Kentuckians are reminded to designate a sober driver before the festivities begin. “If your St. Patrick’s Day celebration involves alcohol, make the responsible choice… Read more: Kentuckians Reminded to Designate a Sober Driver this St. Patrick’s Day
- Gov. Beshear Vetoes Bill That Would Make It Harder for Families To Access Affordable Housingby Erin SchmittLOUISVILLE, Ky. (March 5, 2024) – On Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear was joined by Louisville Councilman Phillip Baker, who represents Metro Council District 6, as he vetoed House Bill 18, which would make it harder for many Kentuckians – including those with disabilities, senior citizens, low-income families and homeless veterans – to access affordable housing. The bill… Read more: Gov. Beshear Vetoes Bill That Would Make It Harder for Families To Access Affordable Housing
- Kentucky’s 2023 annual unemployment rate increased to 4.2% from 4% in 2022by Erin SchmittFRANKFORT, Ky. (March 4, 2024) — Kentucky’s annual unemployment rate for 2023 was 4.2% according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. This is an increase from 4% in 2022. The U.S. annual unemployment rate was 3.6% in 2023, unchanged from 2022. The U.S. Bureau of Labor… Read more: Kentucky’s 2023 annual unemployment rate increased to 4.2% from 4% in 2022
- Henderson Community College to Host Solar Eclipse Activitiesby Erin SchmittHENDERSON, Ky. – Henderson Community College has two special events scheduled in conjunction with the upcoming solar eclipse. The first event is on March 12 at 9:30 a.m. at the Preston Arts Center on campus. HCC Professor Dr. Scott Taylor will present Earth, The Moon, and Solar Eclipses, an educational overview of eclipses. Local schools have been invited… Read more: Henderson Community College to Host Solar Eclipse Activities
- Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Updateby Erin SchmittFRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 29, 2024) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman and Dr. Steven Stack provided an update on federal funds to create jobs through the cleanup of historic mine sites; economic development; thriving Kentucky Main Street communities; Women’s History Month; measles prevention; Severe Weather Week; an event to celebrate the 60th anniversary… Read more: Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update
- McConnell will step down as the Senate Republican leader in November after a record run in the jobby Erin SchmittWASHINGTON (AP) — Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history who maintained his power in the face of dramatic convulsions in the Republican Party for almost two decades, will step down from that position in November. McConnell, who turned 82 last week, announced his decision Wednesday in the well of the Senate, a place where he looked… Read more: McConnell will step down as the Senate Republican leader in November after a record run in the job
- A teammate is charged with killing an athlete at a Christian universityby Erin SchmittCAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A college wrestler in Kentucky was killed by a teammate at a private Christian university over the weekend, authorities said. Josiah Kilman, 18, was pronounced dead at a hospital after police officers were called early Saturday to Campbellsville University in central Kentucky, police said in a news release. The freshman theology… Read more: A teammate is charged with killing an athlete at a Christian university
- Kentucky State Police to Participate in Operation SafeDRIVEby Erin SchmittFRANKFORT, Ky. (February 27, 2024) — Kentucky State Police (KSP) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement will participate in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Operation SafeDRIVE (Distracted Reckless Impaired Visibility Enforcement) from February 27-29. This enforcement campaign targets unsafe driving behavior that often leads to crashes involving passenger cars and commercial vehicles. It complements national efforts to educate all drivers on safely sharing roads with large… Read more: Kentucky State Police to Participate in Operation SafeDRIVE
- GOP-led Kentucky House votes to relax child labor rules and toughen food stamp eligibility standardsby Erin SchmittFRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Republican-backed measures to relax child labor rules and tighten food stamp eligibility standards won passage Thursday in the Kentucky House over impassioned objections from Democrats. In back-to-back votes, both bills advanced to the GOP-dominated Senate after long debates in the House, where Republicans also have a supermajority. Democratic lawmakers branded the… Read more: GOP-led Kentucky House votes to relax child labor rules and toughen food stamp eligibility standards
- Americans reporting nationwide cellular outages from AT&T, Cricket Wireless and other providersby Erin SchmittA number of Americans are dealing with cellular outages on AT&T, Cricket Wireless, Verizon, T-Mobile and other service providers, according to data from Downdetector. AT&T had more than 73,000 outages around 9:30 a.m. ET, in locations including Houston, Atlanta and Chicago. The outages began at approximately 3:30 a.m. ET. The carrier has more than 240… Read more: Americans reporting nationwide cellular outages from AT&T, Cricket Wireless and other providers
- Ford and UAW reach local contract agreement at Kentucky Truck plant, averting threat of a strikeby Erin SchmittDETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. and the United Auto Workers union have reached a tentative agreement on a local contract at the company’s largest and most profitable factory, averting the threat of a strike. The union said last week said that nearly 9,000 workers at the Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville would walk picket… Read more: Ford and UAW reach local contract agreement at Kentucky Truck plant, averting threat of a strike
- Cintas Corporation has acquired SITEXby Erin SchmittCINCINNATI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cintas Corporation has acquired SITEX, a Henderson-based, family-owned supplier of uniform and facility service programs. “They’ve built a successful company with a well-earned reputation for delivering outstanding customer and employee experiences. We look forward to welcoming SITEX’s customers and employees to Cintas in the coming months.” SITEX was founded by the Sights family in… Read more: Cintas Corporation has acquired SITEX