Government Archives

McConnell will use campaign funds to run pro-vaccine ads

by Al Cross
July 28, 2021

U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell will use funds from his campaign to run pro-vaccine advertisements on more than 100 radio stations in Kentucky, where just 52% of residents have received at least one dose of the vaccine.

Beshear administration still searching for unemployment system fix

by Ryland Barton
July 28, 2021

The administration has blamed the problems on understaffing, antiquated software and security issues that have led to delays in overhauling the system.

City is restarting curbside recycling

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 27, 2021

Beginning Monday, Aug. 2, customers should put out the recycling container on their regular garbage collection day.

City hires New Era reporter for marketing job

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 26, 2021

Taylor Duke, who has been a reporter at the newspaper since January, will start her new job with the city on Aug. 2.

Kentucky developing electronic search warrant system

by Ryland Barton
July 23, 2021

Kentucky State Police and the Administrative Office of the Courts will have final say on what goes into the system and who has access to it. The project is being funded with federal coronavirus relief money, which requires it to be completed by the end of the year

Pandemic relief money announced for outlying cities

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 22, 2021

More than $2 million combined is allocated for Oak Grove, Pembroke, Crofton and LaFayette.

Beshear issues red zone recommendations, says he won’t rule out re-imposing restrictions

by Al Cross
July 22, 2021

Thirteen of Kentucky's 120 counties are not in the red "critical" zone for COVID-19 transmission — including Muhlenberg, Hopkins and Webster.

Kentucky to get $460 million in opioid settlement

by Ryland Barton
July 22, 2021

Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced the windfall on Wednesday, saying the companies created and fueled the opioid epidemic.

Tribble appoints Brad Hewell as county jailer

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 21, 2021

Hewell will fill the vacancy left by Jailer Brad Boyd when he retires on July 31.

Paul-Fauci feud escalates as they trade allegations of lying

by Al Cross
July 20, 2021

The battleground was, as usual, a Senate committee hearing.

Clerk’s office processing vehicle tag renewals

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 14, 2021

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet said on Tuesday that the statewide computer issues were resolved.