Gear Up Kentucky Being Launched Kentucky officials are preparing to launch a program that aims to increase the number of students seeking higher education after high school.The Council on Postsecondary Education says in a statement that the statewide launch of Gear Up Kentucky is planned for Wednesday, Sept. 25 at Eastern Kentucky University. Initially,…
Serious Car Crash In Knox County Four adults and two children were sent to the hospital after a car and minivan collided Sunday morningThe crash happened on KY-3439 in Knox County at about 9:45 a.m.Kentucky State Police officers were dispatched, and during their investigation believe a woman was pulling out of her driveway when…
Kentucky Unemployment Rate Ticks Up in August Kentucky officials say the state’s unemployment rate rose slightly in August. The Kentucky Center for Statistics says the state’s seasonally adjusted jobless rate was 4.4% last month. The preliminary figure is up from the 4.3% rate in July. State officials say Kentucky’s trade, transportation and utilities sector…
Gov. Bevin Under Fire for Use of State-Owned Aircraft Kentucky’s Republican governor has run into some criticism over his use of taxpayer-owned aircraft, creating another distraction for a reelection campaign already dogged by feuds with teachers, struggles over state pensions and a legal fight with his lieutenant governor. Gov. Matt Bevin tried to defuse…
Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Names First Female President/CEO The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce has announced Ashli R. Watts as its new president and CEO and says she is the first female to serve in that role. A statement from the state’s largest business organization says Watts will take the position on Nov. 1, succeeding…
Looking For Church Burglars The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is hoping that surveillance video will identify two suspects in a church burglary.The two men were involved in a burglary at Whitehall Baptist Church on September 13. The sheriff posted two videos to his social media in hopes that someone will recognize the men and…
Looking For An Explosives Thief Federal and state officials are investigating the theft of explosives from a construction site in Kentucky and have offered a reward.The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in Louisville said the theft occurred between Friday afternoon and Monday morning near Wheelrim Road in Morgan County. Kentucky State Police…
KY Has First Urban Trail Town Officials say a city in central Kentucky is set to become the state’s first urban trail town.The News-Enterprise reports the title will go to Elizabethtown for its Greenbelt Trails system and officials plan to recognize the accomplishment on Oct. 1 with a ceremony.Elizabethtown Trail Town Advisory Board member…
Reviewing The Death Penalty Kentucky’s Supreme Court delved into a case Thursday revolving around whether the death penalty should apply to defendants who committed their crimes between the ages of 18 and 21.The case reached the high court after a lower court judge ruled that applying the death penalty to such defendants amounts to…
Boosting Kentucky’s Tourism Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andy Beshear has released a plan aimed at making Kentucky a bigger tourism destination as a way to build economic growth.Beshear’s plan, released Thursday, calls for a new marketing campaign focused on attracting tourists from nearby states. He says marketing efforts should emphasize Kentucky’s scenic attractions.Beshear is challenging…