Government

Brockman is the third city of Hopkinsville department head to receive the top KLC award in the past eight years.

The money can be used to help local governments, nonprofit or public utilities groups, state agencies or school districts.

The new maximum applies to property owners within presidentially declared disaster areas — including those impacted by recent tornadoes.

The measure passed with just one “no” vote, from Boone County Republican Sen. John Schickel, who said he took issue with the speed that the bill passed.

After agreeing to double the number of voting centers in the county, officials are now trying to spread the word to voters.

Public defenders represent clients who can’t afford a private attorney, putting them on the front lines of where poverty and substance abuse meet the criminal justice system.

Experts on banking, public spending and education policy look at the potential impact of Biden's plan.

Beshear said the $213 million measure is a temporary reprieve. More assistance will likely come in January.

The Kentucky Association of Fire Chiefs presented the Career Fire Chief of the Year award to Hopkinsville's Steve Futrell.

The Democratic governor said he has an agreement with leaders of the Republican-led legislature on a bill that would help address the crisis.

Oral arguments are scheduled to be heard on Nov. 15 — a week after voters may decide the issue.