KY Schools Prepare For “In God We Trust” Schools across Kentucky are working to fulfill a new state law requiring the national motto “In God We Trust” be displayed in a prominent place before classes begin.The Lexington Herald-Leader reports…
KY Politicians Will Attend Summer Picnic Event Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has become one of the many politicians to RSVP to a picnic next Saturday.McConnell will join other politicians at the 139th St. Jerome Fancy Farm Picnic.Governor Matt…
Interstate 75 Lanes Reopen The northbound lanes of Interstate 75 near North Corbin are back open after being temporarily closed in response to a semi crash in Laurel County.Police say that the crash happened near mile marker 33 around…
Fate of Blackjewel Mines Rest on Bidding Process A federal judge on Friday approved a bidding process for mines owned by bankrupt coal operator Blackjewel LLC. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Frank Volk in Charleston agreed with a motion by Blackjewel…
Magoffin County Once Again Tops State Jobless Rate at 12.4 Percent Kentucky officials say unemployment rates fell in 55 of the state’s counties and rose in 51 others between June 2018 and June 2019. The Kentucky Center for Statistics…
KY Baptist Convention Selects New Leader The Kentucky Baptist Convention Mission Board has chosen Todd Gray to lead the organization.Kentucky Today reports Gray was confirmed as executive director-treasurer during a special meeting Thursday in Louisville. Kentucky Today is a…
Kentucky Wildlife Education Center Hosting Hunting And Fishing Day Kentucky’s Salato Wildlife Education Center is hosting a hunting and fishing day.A statement from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources says admission to the Salato center in Frankfort…
Governor Bevin Signs Pension Bill The Kentucky House and Senate officially concluded a special session after Gov. Matt Bevin signed the pension measure into law on Wednesday. The Republican-dominated Senate sent the bill to the GOP governor in a…
KY Needs Teachers A new report from the Kentucky Department of Education shows the shortage of teachers continues to grow across the Commonwealth.The data, reported Thursday by “Kentucky Teacher”, a publication of KDE, shows thousands of openings with the…
KY Employment Report For June Kentucky seasonally adjusted statistics show more counties have lower unemployment rates, compared to last year than those that have higher.Jobless rates fell in 55 counties, but they increased in 51. They stayed consistent in…