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Kentucky State Police Post 16 Welcomes New Troopers to Serve and Protect the Commonwealth
Increasing the number of sworn troopers to 940 for the agency HENDERSON, Ky. (August 11, 2023) - The Kentucky State Police (KSP) announced that 51 cadets have graduated the agency's training academy a...
Erin Aug 11, 2023
As new school term begins, Kentucky governor points to progress with school safety efforts
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky school districts continue making progress toward a long-running policy goal of assigning law enforcement officers to school campuses, Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday. Wi...
Erin Aug 11, 2023
New school bus routes a 'disaster,' Jefferson County superintendent admits. Last kids got home at 10 pm
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky's largest school system cancelled the second and third day of classes after a disastrous overhaul of the transportation system that left some children on buses until ju...
Erin Aug 10, 2023
Nearly $2 Million in Incentives Approved To Provide Workforce Training for Nearly 7,000 Kentucky Trainees
Companies across Kentucky invest in workforce initiatives FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 9, 2023) -Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted Kentucky's continued investment in workforce training initiatives Thursday as he ...
Erin Aug 10, 2023
Kentucky's Democratic governor releases public safety budget plan amid tough reelection campaign
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Gov. Andy Beshear on Wednesday proposed another round of pay raises for Kentucky State Police troopers and more training for law officers as p...
Erin Aug 09, 2023
City, county partnering with Henderson County Schools to provide bus service on first day of school Wednesday
Through a partnership with the City of Henderson and Henderson County, a temporary transportation solution for Henderson County School students will be in place Wednesday morning for the first day of ...
Erin Aug 08, 2023
Gov. Beshear: Tourism Industry Celebrates 2022 As Best Year On Record For Economic Impact
Kentucky Tourism generated $12.9 billion in economic impact and 91,668 jobs in 2022 LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 8, 2023) - Gov. Andy Beshear has announced that 2022 was the best year on record for Kentucky t...
Erin Aug 08, 2023
Nucor Corp., NextEra Energy Resources Plan to Build Utility-Scale Energy Center in Henderson County
Two-phase project has potential to generate up to 400 megawatts of solar energy FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 8, 2023) - NextEra Energy Resources plans to build a utility-scale energy center in Henderson Count...
Erin Aug 08, 2023
Bluegrass in the Park Folklife Festival gearing up for 37th year in downtown Henderson
HENDERSON, Ky. (Aug. 7, 2023) - Bluegrass in the Park Folklife Festival is set to return for its 37th year on Aug. 11-12 in Audubon Mill Park on the downtown Henderson riverfront. This year's lineup i...
Erin Aug 07, 2023
Public comment sought on proposed alternate assessment participation waiver
(FRANKFORT, KY) - The Kentucky Department of Education is seeking public comment on a request to the U.S. Department of Education to extend the waiver related to the number of students participating i...
Erin Aug 07, 2023