I-75 Construction Update In transportation news, officials are working to widen I-75 through Laurel County despite holiday traffic. Officials say crews are working on putting up barrier walls and moving topsoil to finish some of the work before the long weekend.Kentucky Transportation Department officials say there will not be any more work on that…
Kentucky Waterman Series Ready To Go Tourism officials say the paddlesports event is part of the Kentucky Waterman series and promotes tourism in Laurel County.In past years the attendance has been between 80 and 200 people, and this year, officials expect the same turnout.There will be a 1.5 mile, 5 mile, and 10-mile races…
West Virginia Makes History In Collected Revenue In regional news, Gov. Jim Justice says West Virginia collected more revenue growth this fiscal year than any other year in state history.The Republican governor announced in a news release Tuesday that general revenue growth hit $511 million in the fiscal year that ended Sunday.He says the…
KSP Is Increasing Police Presence For The Fourth Of July Weekend Kentucky State Police troopers are taking part in a campaign to increase police presence on interstate and U.S. highways during the Fourth of July holiday period.KSP officials say that beginning Wednesday, troopers will focus on keeping the roads safe during times of holiday…
Lost Contract Means Lost Jobs Perry County Judge Executive Scott Alexander says SYKES lost a contract which prompted a layoff.The company employs people from many counties, so the impact will be felt through a larger area.”We’ve become one region and so it effects the whole region and it sets us back,” said Alexander.Alexander says…
50-Mile Yard Sale Coming This Weekend To KY As residents of Breathitt, Estill and Lee counties prepare for the annual 50-Mile Yard Sale along KY 52 on Friday and Saturday, July 5-6, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is urging motorists to use caution during the event.“These corridor-long yard sale events are gaining in popularity across…
Kentucky State Fair Tickets On Sale The Kentucky State Fair does not start until August 15, but tickets can already be bought at a discount.Advance tickets for the fair are on sale until August 14.Buying tickets early can mean saving money.Admission to the fair is $10 at the gate, but only $7 if paid…
Coal Mining Layoffs In KY Revelation Energy LLC. and its affiliate Blackjewel LLC. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.The Herald-Leader reports Revelation Energy is one of the nation’s largest coal producers, with mines in Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming.Cumberland Mayor Charles Raleigh told the newspaper that at least two coal miners reported the mines…
KY Farmers’ Markets Are Thriving Farmers markets across Kentucky are getting a promotional boost from a summer advertising campaign by the state’s agricultural marketing program. State Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles says Kentucky has more than 165 farmers markets in 113 counties. He says it shows the state’s local food movement is thriving. …
KY Parents Seek Negligent Damages The parents of a 2-year-old Kentucky boy who died at a Tennessee state park last month are seeking $900,000 in damages from the state. Attorney Christopher Smith tells The Tennessean that the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation was negligent in not having made Cummins Falls State Park safer.…