Transportation Cabinet seeks public input on work zone experiences

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 1, 2017) – National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week begins April 3, and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is seeking personal testimony from the public who would like to share a work zone experience
Mexico by Paula Harrington

I was blessed to be able to spend a week in Mexico recently working with the local church there. Every morning before we went out to work we would gather at the home of Christians in Mexico
Early morning storm produces damage across the area
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet reports several issues across the region. There are reports of numerous traffic signals on flashing mode or that are dark, power outages as well as trees and limbs down and other debris that has
AG Settles Suit Against National Mortgage Recording Company
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear says his office has reached a settlement with a national mortgage recording company that will provide $2.8 million for the state. Beshear said Tuesday the deal with MERSCORP
House OK’s Bill to Limit Length of Painkiller Prescriptions

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentuckians would be limited to a three-day supply of prescription painkillers under a bill that has cleared the state House of Representatives. House Bill 333 is aimed at fighting the state’s opioid epidemic,
House approves bill to limit first-offense DUI convictions

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentuckians would be limited to just one first-offense DUI conviction in their lifetime under a bill that has cleared the state House of Representatives. Penalties for DUI in Kentucky escalate with each subsequent
Bill aimed at helping foster children wins final approval

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky children could be placed with close family friends after being removed from their homes under a bill that has won final legislative approval. The Senate passed the bill Tuesday, sending it to
Senate OKs Bill Updating Kentucky Law Governing Hemp Growing

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would update Kentucky law setting rules for hemp production in the state that’s at the national forefront in the crop’s comeback. Senators voted 35-0 after little discussion
SMMS student qualifies for state geography bee
Seth Adams has qualified to take part in the Kentucky State Geography Bee which will take place on March 31 in Bowling Green, KY. State winners will move on to the National Geography Bee in Washington D.C.