FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky State Police is trying to win the “Best Looking Cruiser” contest for the second year in a row, but they’re facing some stiff competition, with time quickly running out. Kentucky’s entry this year is a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe, equipped with 20-inch…
Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky. — The number of deaths now confirmed to be attributed to flash flooding across Eastern Kentucky is now up to 37, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Monday evening. The governor made that announcement over social media and asked for continued prayers for the victims. Deaths by county include:…
Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear announced that the number of deaths related to widespread flash flooding across has risen once again, even as he says many more remain unaccounted for. The death toll is now up to 30, broken down across the following counties: 16 in Knott County, including four…
Read MoreFor the second time of the day, Gov. Andy Beshear on Sunday reported additional deaths in the wake of historic flash flooding across Eastern Kentucky. The governor reported that 28 deaths have now been confirmed as a result of flooding. Counties reporting deaths include: 15 in Knott County, including…
Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky. — The death toll from flash flooding across Eastern Kentucky has now reached 26, Gov. Andy Beshear announced on social media. “[A]nd that number will increase,” Beshear said. “There is widespread damage with many families displaced and more rain expected throughout the next day.”…
Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear announced Saturday that the number of deaths related to flash flooding across Eastern Kentucky is now at 25. And with operations still in the search-and-rescue phase, he says that number is expected to climb even higher. Deaths by county include: 14 in Knott County,…
Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky. — A new committee tasked with determining how to spend a portion of the money received from a pharmaceutical company and three distributors will meet Tuesday afternoon. The Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission will hold its first meeting at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday. The meeting…
Read MoreWASHINGTON, D.C. — As expected, the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision guaranteeing the right to abortion. By a 6-3 vote, the court found that the Constitution does not contain a right to abortion and compared Roe to Plessy v. Ferguson, the 1896 decision that…
Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear’s new medical cannabis advisory committee held its first meeting on Monday, laying the groundwork for its future. The 17-member committee of health care professionals, members of law enforcement and medical marijuana advocates was appointed by the Beshear…
Read MoreUPDATE, 7:45 p.m.: The congressional races have now been called, with no surprises in the outcomes. That means U.S. Sen. Rand Paul will square off against Democratic challenger Charles Booker this November. With about a quarter of the vote counted, Paul has pulled in nearly 87 percent of the Republican…
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