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3+ hour, 7+ min ago (879+ words) • The Hopkinsville Police Department will host Junior Police Academy from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Jul. 15 at the Police Department. Teens will get an inside look at policing and have the opportunity to interact with officers. • The Christian County Chamber…...
Beshear’s senior adviser is leaving administration
10+ hour, 21+ min ago (439+ words) Rocky Adkins, a former Kentucky Democratic House floor leader, has left his post with Gov. Andy Beshear’s administration. Adkins was serving as the governor’s senior adviser. His last day was Friday, a news release issued Monday by the governor’s office…...
Former UK Athletics director to receive part-time job with $3.06 million severance package
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (411+ words) Former University of Kentucky Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart is set to move to a part-time role with the university that includes a schedule for $3.06 million in severance payments. The amended contract was updated on June 30, which was his last day…...
Kentucky implements highway safety campaign
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (322+ words) FRANKFORT – During the summer travel season, Kentucky highway safety officials are encouraging drivers to slow down and obey posted speed limits to help keep everyone on the road safe. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, along with law enforcement statewide, is promoting…...
Off-duty officer shot, killed by Boone County deputies
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (217+ words) FLORENCE — An off-duty police officer died Friday night after being shot by four deputies with the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, according to Kentucky State Police. Deputies were responding to a domestic violence complaint involving reports that shots had been fired…...
After criticism of UK leadership, Beshear to appoint new trustees
1+ week, 4+ day ago (432+ words) Gov. Andy Beshear is expected to replace two University of Kentucky board trustees in the coming weeks when their terms expire. He’ll choose from a pool of candidates with backgrounds in government, courts and employment rights, according to a shortlist…...
Coleman announces plan to seek another term as attorney general
2+ week, 3+ day ago (312+ words) Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announces his plans to seek another term in office during a rally Thursday in Oldham County. PEWEE VALLEY — Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman hopes to do something no other Republican has done as attorney general…...
Flash edge Hoppers to claim top spot in Ohio Valley League standings
2+ week, 5+ day ago (438+ words) File - Zach Hampton (7) connects with a pitch Against the Paducah Chiefs last week at Tiger Field Hoptown's Hayden Hunt grabs a ground ball and throws to first base Friday, June 19 at Tiger Field. A late-inning defensive lapse derailed the Hoptown…...
KSP is growing but still faces recruiting challenges
2+ week, 5+ day ago (690+ words) Rep. Matthew Koch, R-Paris, asks a question about high school recruitment during a discussion on Kentucky State Police recruitment and retention. The question was part of Tuesday’s Interim Joint Committee on State Government meeting. FRANKFORT — Kentucky State Police has significantly…...
Batt hits ground running as UK athletics director
2+ week, 5+ day ago (273+ words) Kentucky’s new Athletics Director Jason “J” Batt with a number of reporters during a roundtable Tuesday in Lexington. LEXINGTON — Jason “J” Batt has hit the ground running as Kentucky’s new athletics director and CEO of Champions Blue. Although he doesn’t…...