Changes In State Politics Republicans claimed a rural Kentucky House seat long held by Democratic stalwart Rocky Adkins as the political parties split a pair of special legislative elections on Tuesday.In a suburban northern Kentucky district, the Democratic candidate…
Johnson County Launches Strategic Plan Johnson County launched a new community strategic plan aimed at targeting revitalization and stabilizing the economy.The county released a survey asking residents how the city could improve their quality of life and what’s most…
Nominations Being Accepted For KY Education Boards Gov. Andy Beshear is taking nominations to Kentucky university boards and other higher education boards.Vacancies will be considered during the Governor’s Postsecondary Education Nominating Committee’s next meeting.Boards include the University of Kentucky…
KY Woman Steals Luggage With Items Worth Thousands A Kentucky woman has been accused of stealing luggage from passengers at an airport on two occasions.Carrie Welch, 33, was charged with theft after police said she returned to the Louisville…
Drug Use In Kentucky Ranks High A new report from Millennium Health analyzed urine tests from across the country for a study on drug use in the U.S.The report found Kentucky ranks first for the number of people testing…
Purdue Pharma Begins Bankruptcy Process OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma is rolling out an advertising campaign to let people know they can file claims against the company over the toll of its opioids.The effort starting Monday is part of Stamford,…
Grant Money For Eastern KY Governor Andy Beshear made two stops in Eastern Kentucky, announcing nearly $6 million in funds to Breathitt and Perry Counties.Beshear hit on a handful of topics from infrastructure to rural hospitals, he also hit…
Reward Offered For Elk Poachers In KY Authorities in Kentucky are asking for the public’s help in finding those responsible for poaching two elk.The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources said on its Facebook page that two bull…
Roadway Reopens Officials with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 10 said KY 1165, also known as Left Fork Maces Creek Road, is now back open.Transportation officials warn drivers to still use caution on the road as it remains rough.The road…
Governor Beshear Taking Education Board Nominations Gov. Andy Beshear is taking nominations to Kentucky university boards and other higher education boards.Vacancies will be considered during the Governor’s Postsecondary Education Nominating Committee’s next meeting.Boards include the University of Kentucky and…