Database Governor Andy Beshear says there is now a searchable database for Kentuckians to find out if their voting rights have been restored. The governor issued an executive order today that automatically restored the right to vote to many…
Bridge Over Green River Undergoing Work A bridge over the Green River in Kentucky will be closed for several days starting Friday.The U.S. 60 Spottsville Bridge between Henderson and Owensboro will be closed from 6 p.m. Friday until 5…
Changes In Driver’s License Operations Kentucky’s Transportation Cabinet would eventually assume control of all driver’s licensing operations under a bill that won initial approval from a House committee on Tuesday.The bill would shift responsibility for issuing traditional driver’s licenses…
Tornado In Southeastern Kentucky A tornado uprooted trees and damaged more than a dozen homes in a southern Kentucky community, authorities said.The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF-2 tornado hit the Alvaton community just after midnight Tuesday morning.…
Leadership Change At KY National Guard The Kentucky National Guard has a new Army chief of staff and Army deputy chief of operations.Col. Joe Gardner was chosen as chief of staff, replacing Brig. Gen. Bryan Howay, Adjutant General Brig.…
Jennifer Garner In Town For Kids Actress Jennifer Garner was in Perry County Tuesday.Perry County School’s Superintendent Jonathan Jett posted on Facebook that Garner and Mark Shriver with “Save the Children” stopped at R.W. Combs Elementary.He says they discussed…
Voter ID Bill Closer To Becoming Law New changes to what is required to vote in Kentucky are a step closer to becoming law.The Kentucky House advanced its version of Senate Bill 2 Tuesday. It’s called the Voter ID…
Changes For Off-Road Vehicles Several local legislators, including Sen. Phillip Wheeler, R-Pikeville, Sen. Johnny Ray Turner, D-Prestonsburg and Rep. Brandon Smith, R-Hazard, co-sponsored a bill this month to bring off-road vehicles under the state’s vehicle registration system.The bill defines…
Green River Bridge Closing Temporarily A bridge over the Green River in Kentucky will be closed for several days starting Friday.The U.S. 60 Spottsville Bridge between Henderson and Owensboro will be closed from 6 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m.…
Making On-line Communication Safer It would be a crime in Kentucky to spread personal information of a minor online with the intent to harass, abuse or frighten, under a bill the state Senate passed Monday.The legislation stems from an…