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Author: Gage Hill

Eligible Kentuckians to Receive Extra Unemployment Benefit Payment

Gov. Beshear announced yesterday during his briefing that Kentucky has been approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for an additional three weeks of LWA payments. Eligible Kentuckians will receive $400 for the weeks of Aug. 22, Aug. 29, and Sept. 5 for each week a claimant meets the criteria. Individuals who qualify for […]

Kentuckians to be Offered Multiple Methods of Vote Placement in General Election

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, state and local election officials have made voting less challenging under social distancing guidelines by providing numerous ways Kentuckians can cast their ballot. Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman urged Kentuckians on Thursday afternoon to make a plan for voting in the November general election. “As a mom, I’ve been thinking […]

Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff to Honor Kentucky COVID-19 Fatalities

As the commonwealth’s coronavirus death toll surpassed 1,000, Governor Andy Beshear requested that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff for one week as a tribute to all those Kentuckians who have passed away due to COVID-19. “I am ordering that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff for […]

KYTC Asking Public to “Glow Orange” for National Work Zone Awareness Week

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is reaching out to the public to help raise awareness for road crew members and to help make state roadways safer. KYTC says last year’s National Work Zone Awareness Week took place in April, but the organization decided to postpone the event until the week of September 13th – 19th this […]

Gov. Beshear Announces Healthy at Home Eviction Relief Fund Website

Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the launch of the Healthy at Home Eviction Relief Fund website, teamkyhherf.ky.gov, where Kentuckians can now visit and apply for housing assistance. “As we continue to wage this battle against COVID-19, we must make sure renters have a home so they can be Healthy at Home, while also safeguarding landlords […]

Secretary of State Partners with Kentucky Guild of Brewers to Recruit Poll Workers

On National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, Secretary of State Michael Adams is announcing a new initiative to help promote poll worker recruitment and voter registration. According to Adams, there is a critical need for poll workers as November’s general election nears. A normal election requires about 15,000 poll workers in Kentucky. During the primary, many […]

Richmond Parks and Rec Announce New September Events

The cancellation of social events during this year has become an all too familiar occurrence. However, Richmond Parks and Recreation has announced two new events that aim to keep families entertained and, more importantly, safe. The two events will take place on consecutive days, starting with a drive-in movie hosted at Eastern Kentucky University’s Alumni […]

Successful Chemical Weapons Inspection Conducted at Blue Grass Chemical Activity

Inspectors from the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) conducted the 23rd systematic stockpile verification inspection at the Blue Grass Chemical Activity (BGCA) throughout this week. According to the BGCA, the inspection team assured accountability of every chemical weapon stored at BGCA as part of U.S. compliance with the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). […]

Body Found in London Wooded Area Sparks Death Investigation

Laurel County Sheriff’s Deputies are conducting a death investigation following the discovery of a deceased male subject in a wooded area near Ponderosa Drive. According to authorities, the deceased male was found on Tuesday morning at approximately 10:39 AM. Officials say that no immediate cause of death was apparent. An autopsy will be conducted in […]

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Announces Lane Closures and Roadway Testing

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is advising motorists that operations continue for the Interstate 75/KY 627 interchange reconstruction project at Exit 95. Temporary lane closures are scheduled for this project, and closures are necessary for removal of the barrier wall in the area. At Exit 95, the Southbound barrier wall is currently being removed and […]

Kentucky Senate Bill 2 Goes Into Effect Despite Court Challenges

Following the enactment of Secretary of State Michael Adams’ policy priority, Photo ID to Vote in Kentucky, it was challenged in court by organizations including the ACLU, League of Women Voters, Louisville Urban League, Kentucky Conference of NAACP Branches in three separate federal and state cases. As of today, all of the challenges have been […]

Richmond Makes Top Ten on List of Best Places for Working Families

According to a nationally recognized job search engine, Richmond KY ranks as one of the top ten best cities in the United States for working families to make a living while taking care of their children. An article posted on Zippia.com lists off the cities in each state they report as being the best place […]

Fayette Mall Shooting Still Under Investigation

Panic and confusion was the scene yesterday afternoon at the Fayette Mall in Lexington. For many patrons, what started out as a normal shopping trip quickly escalated into a traumatic ordeal after gunshots rang throughout the building. Lexington Police Sgt. Donnell Gordon says that the shooting occurred around 4 p.m. Sunday in the central area […]

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