Hunters Harvest Record Number Of Deer In KY Hunters killed a record number of deer in Kentucky during the recent gun season, surpassing last year’s record.Hunters killed about 107,000 deer during the 16-day season that ended on Nov. 24, up from the approximately 106,800 deer killed a year ago, the Department of Fish and…
Belk Bowl Bound The Kentucky Wildcats have been selected to play in the Belk Bowl in Charlotte, North Carolina.The Wildcats (7-5) will play the Virginia Tech Hokies (8-4) of the ACC.Top UK officials have issued statements on the selection.“We’re honored to be invited to the Belk Bowl to play an outstanding opponent in Virginia…
Newly Elected KY Supreme Court Justice to be Sworn In Newly elected Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Christopher Shea Nickell will be sworn in during a formal ceremony in Frankfort next week. Nickell, who was elected in November to fill the vacancy resulting from Justice Bill Cunningham’s retirement in February, was sworn in Nov. 24…
Beshear Takes Office Tuesday; Appoints AG-Elect to Take His Place Democratic Gov.-elect Andy Beshear said Friday he’ll appoint Republican Attorney General-elect Daniel Cameron to serve the final weeks of his term as Kentucky’s top law enforcement officer. Cameron’s appointment to take Beshear’s place as attorney general takes effect Dec. 17. Cameron begins his full…
Ex-Blackjewel Miners Laid Off Again A coal producer that purchased multiple Kentucky mines and hired workers from a now-bankrupt company has laid some of the miners off. State Rep. Angie Hatton said miners told her Friday that Kopper Glo, the company that purchased mines from Blackjewel LLC., has idled its mines until at least…
Checking-In On KY’s Farming Prices International trade uncertainty looms over Kentucky’s farm economy, which was able to maintain stable income levels with a boost from government relief payments offered to farmers hit hard by low commodity prices caused by the trade conflict with China, agricultural economists said Thursday.This year’s statewide farm cash receipts are…
KY Faces Budget Shortfall Kentucky Gov.-elect Andy Beshear faces a budget shortfall that could exceed $1 billion as he prepares a two-year state spending plan to submit to lawmakers in early 2020, according to a memo from outgoing Gov. Matt Bevin’s administration.The memo from Bevin’s budget director, John Chilton, points to additional funding needs…
KY Shop With A Trooper Event Kentucky State Police, Post 10 had their annual ‘Shop with a Trooper’ event on Thursday in collaboration with Barbourville Walmart and Forcht Bank.Troopers spend the entire year getting ready for the day they get to take 22 kids to shop for clothes and toys with $120 to spend.…
KY Supreme Court Justice Sworn In Newly elected Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Christopher Shea Nickell will be sworn in during a formal ceremony in Frankfort next week.Nickell, who was elected in November to fill the vacancy resulting from Justice Bill Cunningham’s retirement in February, was sworn in Nov. 24 in Paducah by Cunningham. His…
Breathitt County Schools Move To State Assistance The Kentucky Board of Education (KDE) voted Wednesday to approve Commissioner Wayne Lewis’ recommendation that Breathitt County Schools move to state assistance.This will move superintendent and local school board authority from the commissioner back to the local board and superintendent.”Of course it’s exciting to see that you’ve…