Tag: State
UPDATE: Former UK softball player killed in rollover crash
The Woodford County Coroner's Office says 21-year-old former UK softball player Brynlee Bigelow died in a rollover car crash Tuesday night on I-64.
Officials to use new method to corral Asian carp in Kentucky
Federal and state officials will use an experimental fishing method next month at Kentucky Lake in an attempt to reduce the infestation of Asian carp.
Kentucky distillers set modern-era bourbon production record
Bourbon production flowed at a record pace in Kentucky last year.
Kentucky’s Court of Appeals appoints first female clerk
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky's Court of Appeals has appointed its first female clerk.
Rebecca Combs Lyon assumed the post Oct. 1. She's worked with...
Education initiative for law enforcement recruits announced Tuesday
The Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training is launching a new initiative that will allow basic training recruits to earn an associates degree.
State releases county unemployment data for July 2019
Unemployment rates rose in 99 Kentucky counties between July 2018 and July 2019.
New state office building in downtown Frankfort officially named
A new state office building was officially named during a ceremony in downtown Frankfort on Tuesday.
State Budget Office Releases Final Details on BudgetSurplus
On Thursday the Office of the State Budget Director released the results of the budget surplus for the year.
All clear after bomb scare at Bluegrass Station
Emergency crews and the FBI are investigating reports of a possible explosive device at Bluegrass Station on Briar Hill Road.
Kentucky House to vote on pension bill, would cost system $1 billion
The Kentucky Senate has passed a bill that would let some public universities and other agencies leave the state's already struggling pension system, but would cost the system up to $1 billion.
State Passes new Social Studies Standards
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) - The State Board of Education unanimously passed new Social Studies standards Wednesday.
Rebecca Ingram was one of the teachers who sat...
Company says aluminum mill construction remains on schedule
A private company trying to build an aluminum mill in the Ashland area, in part with taxpayer money, has extended its fundraising deadline.
Obama education chief: Exits exams won’t ensure success
An education secretary from President Barack Obama's administration says high school exit exams will not benefit Kentucky students unless the state provides more resources for public schools.
Kentucky earns high marks on report card for Black students
Kentucky received the fifth highest score in the nation on a new report card that assesses how well the state is serving its Black students at public four-year universities.
Kentucky hosting event spotlighting issues for older adults
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky officials say a regional conference is planned in the state to spotlight issues that promote healthy aging.
The state Cabinet...
Authorities: 2-year-old fatally shot by sibling
GLASGOW, Ky. (AP) - Authorities say a 2-year-old who was accidentally shot by a sibling has died.
News outlets report a Barren County Sheriff's Office...
Jobless rates fall in 110 Kentucky counties for July 2018
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky officials say unemployment rates fell in 110 of the state's counties between July 2017 and July 2018.
The Kentucky Center...
County attorney sues state for ending child support contract
A Kentucky county attorney has sued the state Cabinet for Health and Family Services for ending its contract with him to collect child support payments.
Kentucky’s jobless rate rises slightly in June
Kentucky officials say the state's unemployment rate increased slightly in June.
See the new state laws now in effect
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) - Laws taking effect that day include measures on the following topics:
Abstinence Education. Senate Bill 71 will require the inclusion of...
