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Gov. Andy Beshear questioned aspects of a new federal report that found the state of Kentucky seems to be violating the rights of people with serious mental illnesses.

In Kentucky, it isn’t often that a city council person must resign to follow state law and the Commonwealth’s Public Pension Authority, in order to meet specific guidelines about credited time in the County Employee Retirement System and the Kentucky Teacher Retirement System. But such is the case...

While Tuesday contended for the hottest day of the year, data from the local mesonet site shows that yesterday’s temperatures were the hottest of 2024 locally. The air temperature came in at 93.8 degrees yesterday afternoon, the hottest air temperature recorded by the mesonet site this year. High temperatures...

Kentucky’s Mark Pope and Louisville’s Pat Kelsey shared a stage Wednesday, and they talked about taking over two historic college basketball programs and what’s next for the rivalry.

Driving is a major milestone for teenagers, and choosing where to hit the road can make a significant difference in safety and skill-building. WalletHub recently conducted a study to rank the Best & Worst States for Teen Drivers, and Kentucky parents should be glad to know that the Bluegrass State was near the top of the list.

The latest data by a New Jersey-based nonprofit shows central and eastern Kentucky have become more habitable for mosquitos.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Thursday! It was one of the hottest days of the entire summer yesterday, and that will continue today. Afternoon highs will be reaching the mid-to-upper 90s. There will be a bit more humidity as well, making it feel more humid as well. The heat index will likely peak in the upper 90s and low 100s for most locations. There is a small chance of a few pop-up storms during the peak of the heating today. There won’t be many of them, but the storms that do go up will at-least give some relief from the heat. Any storms will dissipate from the late evening leading to a warm overnight across the region.

Project will push company’s employment to approximately 45 people. American Welding & Gas (AWG), a manufacturer and distributor of industrial, medical, specialty and beverage gases, cut the ribbon on a new $9.6 million, state-of-the-art fill plant in Georgetown, which is creating 10 full-time jobs in the region. “Kentucky companies...

This story originally aired on “Marketplace” on Aug. 27. Congress has authorized trillions of dollars in new spending through the Inflation Reduction Act, the CHIPS and Science Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. In our series “Breaking Ground,” “Marketplace” host Kai Ryssdal visits communities across the country to look at how this infusion of federal dollars might change the economy in complicated, invisible, even contradictory ways.

Newcomers BJ Evans Jr. and Darnell Burnside Jr. are settling into new home on Centre Parkway.

The Fulton County Board of Education will meet in Special Called session Wed., Aug. 28 at 6 p.m. at the Board office in Hickman. The meeting is open to the public. Items on the agenda include: 1. Welcome, A. Roll Call, B. Invocation, C. Pledge of Allegiance, D. Reading of the Mission Statement- Compassion + High Standards = Growth for All, E. Approve Meeting Minutes, and F. Approve Agenda; 2. Communications, A. Community Input; 3. Superintendent Notification of Personnel Actions, 4. Superintendent Report, A. Professional Learning Survey Results; 5. Department Reports; 6. Consider/Approve SB 265 New Teacher Induction and Mentor Programs - DILT; 7. Consider/Approve 2024-2025 Meal Contract with Early Head Start; 8. Consider/Approve 2024-2025 MOA Full Utilization Agreement with Murray Head Start; 9. Consider/Approve School Related Trip Request; 10. Consider/Approve Child Nutrition Program Procurement Plan; 11. Consider/Approve 2024 Tax Rate on Real and Personal Property; 12. Consider/Approve 2024 Tax Rate on Vehicle and Watercraft; 13. Financial Report - Jennifer Davis; 14. Action Items by Consent, A. Monthly Reports, 1. Payment of Bills, 2. Payroll and Direct Deposit Registers Dated, 3. School Activity Reports Dated, a. Fulton County Elementary/Middle School, and b. Fulton County High School; 15. Discussion Items; 16. Closed Session-per KRS 61.810 (1)(f) for the Purpose of Student Hearing; 17. Open Session; and 18. Adjournment.

Kentucky’s Republican Attorney General Russell Coleman is arguing in favor of three county Republican parties suing the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - First Alert Weather Day through tomorrow for excessive heat. Some heat and rain relief is on the way. Download the WSMV 4 First Alert Weather app for iPhone or Android, so you can stay informed on the go and in between newscasts. We share custom videos, plus you can choose to get messages from us on the latest conditions and forecast.

OHIO COUNTY, Ky. (WEVV) — On Thursday, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced a large amount of funding that will fuel future growth in Ohio County. The Governor says Ohio County was approved for $222,500 in state support to provide infrastructure upgrades at Bluegrass Crossings Business Centre. Gov. Beshear says...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kentucky State Police is trying to make it easier for young drivers in outlying areas of the state to get their driver's license. The pilot program is being launched in Barren, Grant, Marion, Oldham and Perry counties to provide easier access to young Kentuckians wishing to obtain their driver’s license.

PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - Governor Andy Beshear appointed University of Pikeville (UPIKE) Professor Genesia Kilgore-Bowling, Ph.D., MSW, CSW, to the Kentucky Board of Social Work. Kilgore-Bowling is a social work professional and academic leader who was selected to represent licensed clinical social workers on the Board. She is succeeding James...