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- Inspections Planned for Both of the Twin Bridges in Augustby Erin SchmittMADISONVILLE, Ky. (July 26, 2024) – A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to perform a routine inspection of both U.S. 41 bridges over the Ohio River, also known as the “Twin Bridges”, during the month of August. This will result in lane restrictions and possible traffic delays. Palmer Engineering plans to begin inspection of the northbound… Read more: Inspections Planned for Both of the Twin Bridges in August
- Gov. Beshear: Mizkan America To Expand Manufacturing Facility in Owensboro With $156 Million Investment Creating 44 Quality Jobsby Erin SchmittFRANKFORT, Ky. (July 25, 2024) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted exciting news within the state’s food manufacturing sector as Mizkan America (MA), an industry-leading producer of pasta sauce and vinegar products, announced plans to expand their current facility in Owensboro with a $156 million investment creating 44 new Kentucky jobs. “Kentucky’s manufacturing sector has always… Read more: Gov. Beshear: Mizkan America To Expand Manufacturing Facility in Owensboro With $156 Million Investment Creating 44 Quality Jobs
- Right Lane of the Audubon Parkway WB to be Blocked at 4.5 Mile Point Beginning Thursdayby Erin SchmittMADISONVILLE, Ky. (July 24, 2024) – The right lane of the Audubon Parkway will be blocked at the 4.5 mile point in Henderson County for concrete repairs beginning at 8 a.m. on Thursday. The blockage is expected to be in place through the end of the day on Friday. Some delays are possible during the movement and… Read more: Right Lane of the Audubon Parkway WB to be Blocked at 4.5 Mile Point Beginning Thursday
- Eastbound Audubon Parkway Restricted to One Lane at 2.5 mm Starting Monday Afternoonby Erin SchmittMADISONVILLE, Ky. (July 22, 2024) – The eastbound Audubon Parkway in Henderson County will be restricted to one lane starting Monday afternoon, and lasting through Wednesday morning as crews address concrete issues at the 2.5 mile marker. The right lane of the parkway will close starting this afternoon and will reopen when work is completed. Some delays are… Read more: Eastbound Audubon Parkway Restricted to One Lane at 2.5 mm Starting Monday Afternoon
- Kentucky State Police Investigates Injury Collision in Union Countyby Erin SchmittA Sturgis man was airlifted for treatment following a one-vehicle crash that occurred near Pride in Union County on Thursday. Kentucky State Police 16-Henderson received a call from Union County Dispatch at around 7:20 a.m. Thursday regarding a one-vehicle wreck on Kentucky 141 near Pride in Union County. A preliminary investigation revealed that Mathew Jones… Read more: Kentucky State Police Investigates Injury Collision in Union County
- Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision in Webster Countyby Erin SchmittSLAUGHTERS, Ky. (07/17/2024) – Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal collision that killed an Evansville woman. At approximately 1:32 a.m. Wednesday, the Webster County Sheriff’s Department requested KSP Post 2 to investigate a fatal collision on Interstate 69. A preliminary investigation revealed that Dexter B. George, 30, of Greenville, was operating a silver Ford… Read more: Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision in Webster County
- Motorist Should Expect Heavy Traffic as Bike Rally Draws Crowds to Union Countyby Erin SchmittMADISONVILLE, Ky. (July 15, 2024) –The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet reminds motorists to be alert as thousands of motorcycles and other vehicles make their way across western Kentucky this week for the Sturgis Kentucky Bike Rally, held the third weekend of July each year. The annual event runs from Wednesday, July 17, through Sunday, July 21, but visitors… Read more: Motorist Should Expect Heavy Traffic as Bike Rally Draws Crowds to Union County
- Gov. Beshear: Kentucky State Police Arrests 206 in Statewide Drug Operationby Erin SchmittFRANKFORT, Ky. (July 11, 2024) – Gov. Andy Beshear has announced the successful launch of a statewide drug operation by the Kentucky State Police following a three-month investigation into suspected drug trafficking rings. All 16 posts participated in Operation Summer Heat, and preliminary results indicate: 206 arrests and 490 charges issued; and combined seizure of… Read more: Gov. Beshear: Kentucky State Police Arrests 206 in Statewide Drug Operation
- KSP Troopers Participate in Operation “Speeding Catches Up with You” Campaignby Erin SchmittHENDERSON, Ky. (July 8, 2024) – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today launched its Speeding Catches Up with You speeding prevention campaign to remind drivers to slow down. Post 16 troopers are focused on enforcing this campaign by saturating known problematic areas in our six county region and targeting speeding and aggressive drivers. The… Read more: KSP Troopers Participate in Operation “Speeding Catches Up with You” Campaign
- Team Kentucky Awards 28 Higher Education Scholarships to Invest in Future Transportation Leadersby Erin SchmittFRANKFORT, Ky. (July 8, 2024) – Team Kentucky is investing in the next generation of transportation leaders by awarding 28 scholarships to promising students interested in building a better Kentucky through the fields of civil engineering, construction management and engineering technology. A total of 86 students are currently part of the 76-year-old scholarship program that provides tuition assistance, work… Read more: Team Kentucky Awards 28 Higher Education Scholarships to Invest in Future Transportation Leaders
- Ellis Park to operate normally Fridayby Erin SchmittEllis Park officials announced on its Facebook page that the racing and gaming facility will operate as normal Friday. Unexpected water issues caused Thursday’s grand opening day racing program to be conducted without fans and the gaming facility to be closed. The gaming facility opened at 8 a.m. Friday as usual and the live race… Read more: Ellis Park to operate normally Friday
- Kentucky State Police Investigating Fatal Collision on Kentucky Highway 70 West in Muhlenberg Countyby Erin SchmittCENTRAL CITY, Ky. – Kentucky State Police are investigating a two-vehicle fatal collision that killed a Bremen man on a Central City highway. At approximately 2:51 p.m. Tuesday, KSP Post 2 was contacted by the Muhlenberg County Sheriff’s Office to investigate a two-vehicle fatal collision on Kentucky Highway 70 west near Central City. A preliminary… Read more: Kentucky State Police Investigating Fatal Collision on Kentucky Highway 70 West in Muhlenberg County
- GRDHD Recognizes 50 Years as a District Health Departmentby Erin SchmittThe Green River District Health Department is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Green River District Health Department, formed in 1974, is a district health department serving the citizens of Daviess, Hancock, Henderson, McLean, Ohio, Union, and Webster Counties. Services offered include programs in four key areas: Clinical Services, Health Promotion & Education, Home Visitation Services, and… Read more: GRDHD Recognizes 50 Years as a District Health Department
- This Fourth of July, Remember: Buzzed Driving is Drunk Drivingby Erin SchmittHelp prevent impaired driving crashes during the holiday weekend FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 1, 2024) – As Independence Day quickly approaches, Kentuckians are reminded to plan for a safe ride home if celebrations include alcohol. Unfortunately, the holiday can turn tragic when individuals drive while impaired. It is never acceptable to drink alcohol and drive –… Read more: This Fourth of July, Remember: Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving
- Both Lanes of I-165 NB in Owensboro Now Openby Erin SchmittMADISONVILLE, Ky. – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet personnel spent most of Thursday working on a section of Interstate 165 in Owensboro that was closed earlier that morning by a crash that deposited nearly 500 gallons of molten aluminum on the roadway. After initially anticipating needing at least two days to get the roadway fully opened, KYTC… Read more: Both Lanes of I-165 NB in Owensboro Now Open
- Brewco Marketing Group To Create 18 Full-Time Jobs With $1.26 Million Expansion in Muhlenberg Countyby Erin SchmittCentral City-based marketing agency to increase mobile marketing vehicle production FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 27, 2024) – Brewco Marketing Group plans to invest over $1.26 million and create 18 full-time jobs with an expansion at the company’s existing operation in Central City. “Congratulations to Brewco Marketing Group and everyone in Muhlenberg County on the continued growth of… Read more: Brewco Marketing Group To Create 18 Full-Time Jobs With $1.26 Million Expansion in Muhlenberg County
- Kentucky 1405 in Webster County Blocked at 0.15 Mile Pointby Erin SchmittMADISONVILLE, Ky. (June 26, 2024) – Kentucky 1405 is blocked at the 0.15-mile point near the intersection of Kentucky 138 in Webster County following a culvert issue. The roadway will be closed for approximately three days while repairs are made. There is no marked detour.
- Union County EMA to Install KY 923 Flood Gate on Thursdayby Erin SchmittMADISONVILLE, Ky. (June 25, 2024) – Union County EMA will be installing the flood gates on Kentucky 923 (Old Providence Road) in Sturgis on Thursday, June 27 as a part of a routine annual inspection, forcing a temporary closure of the roadway at the flood wall. According to the EMA, the U.S. Army Corps of… Read more: Union County EMA to Install KY 923 Flood Gate on Thursday
- Paving on KY 398 at Pennyrile Forest State Park Planned for this Weekby Erin SchmittMADISONVILLE, Ky. (June 24, 2024) – Visitors to Pennyrile Forest State Park should anticipate some delays this week as paving operations begin on KY 398 (Bainbridge Road) in Christian County this week. A contractor working for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will begin paving roughly three miles of the roadway that serves as the main entrance to the park tomorrow,… Read more: Paving on KY 398 at Pennyrile Forest State Park Planned for this Week
- U.S. 60 in Henderson County Blocked by Downed Power Lineby Erin SchmittMADISONVILLE, Ky. (June 21, 2024) – U.S. 60 in Henderson County has been blocked by a downed power line in the city of Corydon. Kenergy has been notified but has not yet arrived on the scene. The roadway is expected to be blocked for two to three hours. Motorists are urged to select an alternate route at this… Read more: U.S. 60 in Henderson County Blocked by Downed Power Line
- Gov. Beshear Announces $2.9 Million for 4 Projects in Western Kentuckyby Erin SchmittCLAY, Ky. (June 20, 2024) – The Delta Regional Authority has authorized $2.95 million in funding to bolster economic development and improve public infrastructure in the Tri-County area. Gov. Andy Beshear joined federal and local officials on Thursday afternoon in Clay to celebrate $2,950, 657 in funding from the Delta Regional Authority. In March, Beshear… Read more: Gov. Beshear Announces $2.9 Million for 4 Projects in Western Kentucky
- Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal collision in Crittenden Countyby Erin SchmittMarion, Ky. (06/20/2024) – Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal wreck that killed an Illinois man in Crittenden County. At approximately 10:54 p.m. Wednesday, the Crittenden County Sheriff’s Office contacted KSP Post 2 Madisonville to investigate a single-vehicle collision. A preliminary investigation revealed that Shawn G. Colman, 61, of Louisville, IL, was operating a… Read more: Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal collision in Crittenden County
- KYTC Road project schedule for the week of June 16-27by Erin SchmittMADISONVILLE, Ky. (June 17, 2024) –The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet anticipates work zone construction and maintenance activities at the following locations in District 2 could impact traffic during the week of June 16-27. Caldwell County —Monday• Mowing on KY 902 (11-13.4 mm) and KY 1592 (0-2.6 mm).• Storm debris cleanup on various roads.Tuesday• Mowing on KY 128 (1.2-6.6… Read more: KYTC Road project schedule for the week of June 16-27
- Free medical services to be offered at Green River Area Wellness Mission June 15-25 at South Middle Schoolby Erin SchmittThe Green River Area Wellness Mission is a no-cost healthcare event taking place from June 15 to June 25 at South Middle School, located at 800 South Alves Street in Henderson. The City of Henderson, Department of Defense and Green River Area Development District have partnered for this free event, which is for everyone ages… Read more: Free medical services to be offered at Green River Area Wellness Mission June 15-25 at South Middle School
- GED Graduation Ceremony Set for June 20by Erin SchmittHENDERSON, Ky. – Henderson Community College and the West Kentucky Educational Cooperative will celebrate their recent General Education Diploma graduates at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, in the Preston Arts Center on the campus of HCC. Approximately 50 graduates from Henderson and Union counties will be recognized during the ceremony. The keynote speaker for the… Read more: GED Graduation Ceremony Set for June 20
- Attorney General Coleman Announces Kentucky to Receive $9 Million from Johnson & Johnson Settlementby Erin SchmittFRANKFORT, Ky. (June 12, 2024) – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced Wednesday that Kentucky will receive its share of a $700 million nationwide settlement with Johnson & Johnson for its baby and body powder products. Over four years, the Commonwealth will receive $9,381,168.34—roughly $2.3 million each year. For more than a century, Johnson & Johnson… Read more: Attorney General Coleman Announces Kentucky to Receive $9 Million from Johnson & Johnson Settlement
- McGraw Named 2024 Pathfinder Award Winnerby Erin SchmittHENDERSON, Ky. – Henderson Community College recently presented its 2024 Pathfinder of the Year Award to Margie McGraw, Computer Programming Teacher and Perkins/Work-Based Learning Coordinator, at Union County High School. The annual Pathfinder Award recognizes a local teacher or guidance counselor for exemplary efforts in assisting students with their college-going and career plans. Each of… Read more: McGraw Named 2024 Pathfinder Award Winner
- Kentucky State Police Hiring Facilities Security Officers, Salary Starts at $42,860by Erin SchmittFRANKFORT, Ky. (June 11, 2024) – Kentucky State Police is looking to hire facilities security officers, with a starting salary of $42,860. Interested applicants can apply for this position until July 10, as individuals hired as facilities security officers will undergo a two-week training academy slated to begin October 2024. The Kentucky State Police Security… Read more: Kentucky State Police Hiring Facilities Security Officers, Salary Starts at $42,860
- U.S. 60 Bridge at Henderson-Union Line to be Closed Starting Monday as Repairs Beginby Erin SchmittMADISONVILLE, Ky. – A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to block the U.S. 60 bridge at the Henderson-Union County line beginning Monday, June 10 to begin required maintenance work that will allow the current 10-ton weight restriction on the bridge to be lifted. The project is expected to be completed and the normal weight… Read more: U.S. 60 Bridge at Henderson-Union Line to be Closed Starting Monday as Repairs Begin
- Wendell Ford Expressway in Owensboro closed after vehicle strikes bridge support beamby Erin SchmittMADISONVILLE, Ky. (June 7, 2024) – The Westbound lanes of the Wendell Ford Expressway in Owensboro are closed after a commercial vehicle struck a bridge support beam beneath the Carter Road overpass. Westbound traffic is asked to divert to Carter Road. Duration on this closure is currently unknown. The crash will also result in a closure of… Read more: Wendell Ford Expressway in Owensboro closed after vehicle strikes bridge support beam
- U.S. 41 Southbound traffic to shift to new roadway beginning Fridayby Erin SchmittKentucky 2084 is reopening to two-way traffic The traffic shift on a portion of U.S. 41 in Henderson will soon be complete. Two lanes of traffic on U.S. 41-South just north of the Kentucky 351/2nd Street exit are expected to shift to new alignment by next week. To prepare for the shift, U.S. 41 South… Read more: U.S. 41 Southbound traffic to shift to new roadway beginning Friday
- Gov. Beshear, First Lady To Celebrate 100 Years of Kentucky State Parks in Fall 2024 Team Kentucky Galleryby Erin SchmittKentuckians encouraged to submit photography and artwork for consideration by June 26 for next rotation in Capitol exhibit FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 5, 2024) – As summer begins in the commonwealth, Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear invite Kentuckians to create artworks and capture photographs celebrating “100 Years of Kentucky State Parks” and to submit… Read more: Gov. Beshear, First Lady To Celebrate 100 Years of Kentucky State Parks in Fall 2024 Team Kentucky Gallery
- Kentucky governor unveils rental housing projects for region still recovering from 2021 tornadoesby Erin SchmittFRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Monday that a rental housing shortage has gnawed at him since the recovery began from a terrifying tornado outbreak that hit western parts of the state in late 2021. The Bluegrass State took an unprecedented step toward alleviating the chronic shortfall on Monday, when the Democratic governor unveiled… Read more: Kentucky governor unveils rental housing projects for region still recovering from 2021 tornadoes
- Opportunity for State Troopers To Work Close To Home While Earning $67,500by Erin SchmittFRANKFORT, Ky. (June 3, 2024) – The deadline to become a Kentucky State Police Trooper is June 30, 2024 with opportunities for applicants to work close to home. Candidates selected for the final hiring register who are from Posts 1, 2, 5, 6 and 16 will receive guaranteed assignments at their home post location. All… Read more: Opportunity for State Troopers To Work Close To Home While Earning $67,500
- Kentucky 1177 to be Blocked June 5 & 6 for Culvert Replacementby Erin SchmittMADISONVILLE, Ky. (May 31, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to block a portion of Kentucky 1177 in Union County next week to replace a culvert located at the 1.7-mile marker. The roadway is scheduled to be blocked from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5. The roadway will close again on June 6 to… Read more: Kentucky 1177 to be Blocked June 5 & 6 for Culvert Replacement
- Reduced Weight Limit Placed on US 60 Bridge between Henderson and Union Countiesby Erin SchmittMADISONVILLE, Ky. (May 29, 2024) – Following a recent inspection, engineers with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet placed a 10-ton weight limit on the US 60 bridge at the Henderson-Union County line today. The restriction will go into effect immediately. Built in 1943 over Highland Creek, the 81-year-old bridge carries around 6,000 vehicles through the US… Read more: Reduced Weight Limit Placed on US 60 Bridge between Henderson and Union Counties
- Kentucky Among Six States Chosen to Participate in Project to Support Youth Mental Healthby Erin SchmittFRANKFORT, Ky. (May 28, 2024) – Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman has announced that Kentucky is among six states selected to participate in a yearlong cohort to support student mental health. Along with Alabama, Hawaii, New Jersey, Oklahoma and Virginia, Kentucky was chosen by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices Children and Families team to… Read more: Kentucky Among Six States Chosen to Participate in Project to Support Youth Mental Health
- Officer who arrested Scottie Scheffler disciplined for not having bodycam activatedby Erin SchmittLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky police officer who arrested top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler outside the PGA Championship is receiving “corrective action” for failing to have his body-worn camera activated when he approached the golfer’s vehicle — an interaction that allegedly resulted in the officer being dragged to the ground, authorities said Thursday. Louisville officials said during… Read more: Officer who arrested Scottie Scheffler disciplined for not having bodycam activated
- Gov. Beshear, Kentucky State Police Launch Youth Academy To Recruit Future Generations Of Officersby Erin SchmittGov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police have launched an innovative program focused on recruiting the future generation of law enforcement officers. The Youth Academy Program will provide young Kentuckians with an opportunity to interact with state police troopers and officers while learning leadership skills, physical fitness requirements and law enforcement principles. “By investing… Read more: Gov. Beshear, Kentucky State Police Launch Youth Academy To Recruit Future Generations Of Officers
- Kentucky State Police to Participate in Operation SafeDRIVEby Erin SchmittFRANKFORT, Ky. (May 20, 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 May 21-23, 2024. This enforcement campaign targets unsafe driving behavior that often leads to crashes involving passenger cars and commercial vehicles. It complements national efforts… Read more: Kentucky State Police to Participate in Operation SafeDRIVE
- Highway Striping Begins Mondayby Erin SchmittA contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to begin striping operations across the entire 11 county area of District 2 beginning today, May 20. Four different crews will apply new white and yellow stripes to over 3,400 miles of state highway starting in the southwestern side of the district. The crew with the most… Read more: Highway Striping Begins Monday
- Henderson Community College Announces Summer Operating Scheduleby Erin SchmittHENDERSON, Ky. – Henderson Community College will operate on an extended schedule from Monday, May 20 through Thursday, July 25 to provide students and community members more flexibility in accessing on-campus staff. Beginning Monday, May 20, all on-campus offices will be open from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The campus will be… Read more: Henderson Community College Announces Summer Operating Schedule
- America’s Newest DestinationSings The Gospel of Kentucky’s Barbecue Cultureby Erin SchmittHenderson, Ky., (May 16, 2024) – Western Kentucky, long celebrated by locals for its rich culinary heritage, introduces an entirely new destination by unveiling the West Kentucky BBQ Belt. This initiative from Kentucky Tourism aims to introduce the world to a region synonymous with mouthwatering barbecue, rivaling renowned producers like St. Louis and Memphis. What… Read more: America’s Newest DestinationSings The Gospel of Kentucky’s Barbecue Culture
- Attorney General Coleman Welcomes New Counter Exploitation K9 Officerby Erin SchmittFRANKFORT, Ky. (May 15, 2024) – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced a four-legged officer is joining the Attorney General’s Department of Criminal Investigations (DCI). Charity, a highly trained yellow lab, will help one of Kentucky’s premier law enforcement agencies protect Kentucky kids from exploitation. “As a new K9 officer, Charity will be a force multiplier as… Read more: Attorney General Coleman Welcomes New Counter Exploitation K9 Officer
- Kentucky governor to speak out against strict abortion ban in neighboring Tennesseeby Erin SchmittFRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s upcoming trip to neighboring Tennessee to speak out against that state’s sweeping abortion ban is the latest sign that the Democrat known for defeating Donald Trump-backed rivals is looking to improve his party’s prospects in GOP territory and build up his own name recognition. Beshear — who… Read more: Kentucky governor to speak out against strict abortion ban in neighboring Tennessee