Category Archives: Kentucky News

Kentucky State Police accepting applications for troopers
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Applications are being accepted this month for people who want to become Kentucky State Police troopers. State police say current law enforcement officers also may apply for the ...
Kenneth Rizo Oct 03, 2022

Jefferson County man wanted for murder arrested Sunday
Alex L. Foster, 29, of Louisville, was arrested in Henry County Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, after a traffic stop. He had warrants for murder and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon. (OLDHAM COUNTY ...
Kenneth Rizo Oct 03, 2022

AAA: Gas prices dip in Kentucky; national average increases
Gas prices in West Central Kentucky are four cents lower this week at $3.158, according to AAA East Central's Gas Price Report. This week's average prices: Western Central KY Average $3.158 Average pr...
Kenneth Rizo Sep 27, 2022

Members of Congress call for social media giants to combat illicit drug sales
S. Brett Guthrie (KY-02) speaks at a roundtable event held at the Barren Co. Board of Education on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. (BRENNAN CRAIN/WCLU NEWS) WASHINGTON, D.C. - Select members of Congress - inc...
Kenneth Rizo Sep 27, 2022

Company plans to make Dixie paper plates in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee officials say Georgia-Pacific plans spend at least $425 million to build a facility that will make Dixie-brand paper plates in Jackson. In a news release Monday, Gov....
Kenneth Rizo Sep 27, 2022

Kentucky man who shot classmates in '97 imprisoned for life
By TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press A Kentucky man who killed three fellow students and wounded five others when he was 14 years old will spend the rest of his life in prison without another opportunity...
Kenneth Rizo Sep 26, 2022

Kentuckians demand control over their bodies as doctors navigate abortion law gray areas
Destinee Ott poses for a portrait at her home in Beattyville, Ky., on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. Ott, 25, made the decision to get her tubes tied after the reversal of Roe. She's one of many women seekin...
Kenneth Rizo Sep 22, 2022

Sen. Max Wise joins Craft as running mate in bid for governor
State Sen. Max Wise points to a crowd during a campaign event held in Campbellsville as he accepts gubernatorial candidate Kelly Craft's offer to become her running mate on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. ...
Mark Buckles Sep 22, 2022

Jim Claypool Art and Conservation Writing contest announced
FRANKFORT - The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, in cooperation with the Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts and the Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation, has announced the 2022 Jim Clay...
Kenneth Rizo Sep 19, 2022

Beshears receive new COVID-19 booster at Capitol event
(FILE PHOTO) FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - To stress the importance of getting the new COVID-19 booster, Kentucky's governor took the jab in public. Gov. Andy Beshear and first lady Britainy Beshear rolled up...
Kenneth Rizo Sep 15, 2022




