Category Archives: Kentucky News
This Week at the State Capitol - March 3, 2023
The American flag is presented on the Senate floor. (LRC PUBLIC INFORMATION) FRANKFORT - State lawmakers spent the fifth week of the 2023 legislative session welcoming a new member to the ranks and de...
Mar 07, 2023
This Week at the State Capitol - March 3, 2023
The American flag is presented on the Senate floor. (LRC PUBLIC INFORMATION) FRANKFORT - State lawmakers spent the fifth week of the 2023 legislative session welcoming a new member to the ranks and de...
Mar 07, 2023
Religious freedom bill clears House Education Committee
Rep. Chris Fugate, R-Chavies, testifies on House Bill 547, a religious freedom bill for public school faculty and staff, before the House Education Committee. (LRC PUBLIC INFORMATION) FRANKFORT -A bil...
Mar 07, 2023
AAA: Gas prices rise in Kentucky
Gas prices in West Central Kentucky are eight cents higher this week at $3.007, according to AAA East Central's Gas Price Report. This week's average prices: Western Central KY Average $3.007 Average ...
Mar 07, 2023
Mammoth Cave to remain closed Monday due to power, internet outages
MAMMOTH CAVE - Many of Mammoth Cave National Park's amenities will remain closed on Monday. The Park Service said in a news release Sunday that the park's visitor center, cave tours, Green River Ferry...
Mar 05, 2023
Gov. Beshear declares state of emergency ahead of severe storms
FRANKFORT - Today, Gov. Andy Beshear briefed Kentuckians ahead of severe storms that are expected to produce damaging winds, isolated tornadoes and excessive rainfall across much of the state and decl...
Mar 03, 2023
House takes step to impose harsher penalties for torture of a dog, cat
FRANKFORT - Changes to Kentucky's animal cruelty laws could be on the way under a new House bill. House Bill 103 would redefine what torture, physical injury and serious physical injury or infirmity o...
Mar 02, 2023
Senate Families and Children Committee advances child abuse bill
Senate Majority Caucus Chair Julie Raque Adams, R-Louisville, testifies on Senate Bill 229, which would ensure that child abuse is properly reported to multiple agencies. (LRC Public Information) FRAN...
Mar 02, 2023
Bill addressing student discipline advances from House Education Committee
House Education Committee Vice-chair Rep. Timmy Truett, R-McKee, testifies on House Bill 538, which aims to address student discipline issues at public schools. (LRC Public Information) FRANKFORT - La...
Mar 02, 2023
Health care scholarship bill clears House Health Services committee
Rep. Chad Aull D-Lexington, (Left) confers with Rep. Steven Bratcher R-Elizabethtown on the House Floor on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. (LRC Public Information) FRANKFORT -A new bill aimed to address Kent...
Feb 27, 2023