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A Kentucky officer is justified in a fatal shooting after a 'violent struggle,' prosecutor says
COVINGTON, Ky. (AP) - A police officer in northern Kentucky was justified in fatally shooting a man after a "violent struggle" that injured the officer, the local prosecutor said. A Kentucky State Pol...
Erin Jul 20, 2023
Transportation Secretary Jim Gray Issues Official Order to Help Speed Relief to Western Kentucky, Other Areas Affected by Violent Storms, Flooding
FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 19, 2023) - Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray has signed an official order to temporarily suspend certain regulatory restrictions on commercial motor vehicles involved in...
Erin Jul 19, 2023
National Weather Service in Paduch encourages weather spotters to report any rain or storm damage
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a hazardous weather outlook for portions of western Kentucky, southwest Indiana, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri. Numerous flash flood warni...
Erin Jul 19, 2023
Daniel Cameron selects State Senator Robby Mills as Kentucky gubernatorial running mate
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Republican Daniel Cameron selected state legislator Robby Mills of Henderson as his running mate Wednesday in Kentucky's race for governor, turning to a steadfast conservative wi...
Erin Jul 19, 2023
Trump says he has been notified he's a target of the US probe into efforts to overturn 2020 election
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has received a letter informing him that he is a target of the Justice Department's investigation into efforts to overturn the results o...
Erin Jul 18, 2023
Gov. Beshear, Appalachian Regional Commission Co-Chair Gayle Manchin Announce Millions in Flood Recovery Funds
Funding will support housing developments in Letcher and Perry counties; Governor also announces registration now open for 2023 ARC Annual Conference ASHLAND, Ky. (July 18, 2023) - Gov. Andy Beshear a...
Erin Jul 18, 2023
Kentucky State Police Seeks Third Consecutive Win for 'Best-Looking Cruiser'
FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 17, 2023) - The Kentucky State Police (KSP) is seeking its third consecutive win as 'America's Best-Looking Cruiser' and invites Kentuckians to vote online in support of the agenc...
Erin Jul 17, 2023
Gov. Beshear: Over $1 Million in Grants Awarded to 9 Kentucky Companies To Support Continued Tech Growth, High-Wage Jobs
Program helps support technology development in the commonwealth FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 17, 2023) - Gov. Andy Beshear announced Monday that nine innovative Kentucky companies will receive over $1 millio...
Erin Jul 17, 2023
Motorists can Expect Heavy Traffic on U.S. 60 in Union County for 2023 Sturgis Kentucky Biker Rally this weekend
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (July 14, 2023-) The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) reminds motorists to be alert for thousands of motorcycles and other vehicles making their way to the 2023 Sturgis Kentuck...
Erin Jul 14, 2023
Kentucky State Police Honors Civilian Employees for Exemplary Service in 2022
15 employees receive awards including Civilian of the Year FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 14, 2023) - The Kentucky State Police (KSP) held its annual civilian awards ceremony to honor agency employees for their...
Erin Jul 14, 2023