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Wildfire at Natural Bridge state park spreads to more than 100 acres
State forestry officials say a wildfire at an Eastern Kentucky state park that was ignited on Monday has spread to more than 100 acres, the terrain of the area making it difficult to contain the blaze.? A Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet release Wednesday stated a wildfire at Natural Bridge State Resort Park, which was […]
Wildfire that closed trails at Natural Bridge state park is under investigation
Federal and state forestry officials say dozens of firefighters are responding to contain a small wildfire at an Eastern Kentucky state park that was ignited late Monday, closing all trails and nearly all parking lots at the park. A release Tuesday afternoon from the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) stated the five-acre fire was […]
Beshear releases tax returns
Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday released his federal and state income tax returns, showing he and wife Britainy had $194,094 in gross income in 2023. Of that amount, $150,835 came from his salary as governor. The rest was mainly from dividends and interest. A news release from the governor’s office said: “For the seventh consecutive […]
ACLU of Kentucky employees intend to unionize?
Employees of the Kentucky chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) announced on Monday their intent to unionize. ACLU of Kentucky staff, as well as staff from Louisiana and Mississippi, will join?ACLU Southern Affiliates United.? They have requested voluntary recognition for their union from management at each affiliate and want to bargain together.? “There […]
Louisville police release video footage of officers approaching mass shooting scene
Louisville police on Tuesday afternoon released footage from body cameras worn by the two officers who arrived first at a mass shooting scene and who were both wounded by the gunman.? Rookie Officer Nickolas Wilt, who was shot in the head, is in critical condition.? After Wilt was hit while approaching the building, his training […]
Kentucky lags nation on vaccines for mpox
About one in five Kentuckians who are at risk for mpox — formerly called “monkeypox” — have received their vaccinations, Gov. Andy Beshear said Friday.? The estimated at-risk population in Kentucky is 19,344, Beshear said. Of those, 21% got one dose of vaccine and 12% got two doses, compared to 37% and 23% nationally.? Mpox […]
Keck calls for sports gambling revenue to be used to improve school safety in Kentucky
Days after it was legalized in Kentucky, Republican governor candidate Alan Keck called for future revenue from sports gambling to be used for improving safety in Kentucky’s schools.? In a campaign press release, the Somerset mayor said he recognized that some Kentuckians oppose sports betting. “That’s why it’s essential to me that we use the […]
April 17 is deadline to register to vote in Kentucky’s primary election
For those who plan to make a choice in Kentucky’s upcoming primary election, be sure to register to vote by Monday, April 17.? The primary election is Tuesday, May 16. The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 7.? Registering can be completed online, via mail or by returning voter registration cards to your county clerk’s office. […]
Kentucky Black Legislative Caucus joins call condemning potential expulsion of Tennessee lawmakers?
Kentucky’s Black Legislative Caucus joined the National Black Caucus of State Legislators in? condemning the potential expulsion of? three Tennessee state lawmakers after days of turmoil at the Capitol in Nashville.? Last week, three Tennessee Democrats?—?Rep. Gloria Johnson, Justin J. Pearson and Justin Jones — led an impromptu protest on the House floor against gun […]
Cameron joins attorneys general in opposing federal regulations on gas stoves
Kentucky’s Daniel Cameron joined a coalition of 22 state attorneys general in opposing a proposed federal regulation on the sale of gas stoves currently on the market.? The move from the group of state officials is in response to a Department of Energy proposal to require efficiency standards for cooktop appliances. Growing evidence shows gas […]
Kentucky governor signs bill decriminalizing fentanyl test strips
FRANKFORT – Fentanyl test strips will no longer be considered drug paraphernalia in Kentucky.? Gov. Andy Beshear on Friday signed a bipartisan bill?decriminalizing fentanyl test strips in Kentucky after it easily passed both chambers.? The Kentucky Senate passed House Bill 353 Thursday night. The House concurred unanimously in the final hours of the 2023 legislative […]
3 Republicans running for Kentucky governor decry Trump indictment as politically motivated
Editor’s note: This story was updated with a comment from Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles. FRANKFORT — Kentucky Republicans running for governor are decrying the indictment of former President Donald Trump as politics. Attorney General Daniel Cameron, who was?endorsed by Trump?in June 2022, called the indictment “politically motivated,” in a statement shared on social media.? “Like […]