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Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear gave his "State of the Commonwealth" address Wednesday night. You can hear it by cl...
FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 16, 2012) – In order to ensure that state agencies meet the policies and standards expected in cas...
Lt. Governor Jerry Abramson says the people of Kentucky still have time to make comments concerning the need for tax reform i...
KentuckyGovernor Steve Beshear announced an appointment to Logan Fiscal Court Friday afternoon. According to the Governor'...
First District Congressman Ed Whitfield, Transportation Cabinet District One Chief Engineer Jim Lefevre, and severalarea coun...
Amazon.com has announced that it will be opening a service center in Winchester that will create 550 full-time jobs and 600 s...
Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear stopped in Eddyville Tuesday, at the Lyon CountyRiverport, to give an update on the repair of...
The Kentucky Wildcats brought the big hardware back to Lexington Tuesday just hours after winning the 2012 National Champions...
The Kentucky General AssemblyFriday passeda two-year budget thatcuts funding by 8.4-percent for many state agencies and 6.4-p...
Governor Steve Beshear was notifiedTuesday nightthat President Barack Obama has authorized assistance for residents of seven ...
The theme for the 47th annual Governor's Prayer Breakfast, "A Humble Resilience," was chosen before last week&#...
Governor Steve Beshear is formally requesting an expedited major disaster declaration from President Obama after a barrage of...
Local legislators says they expect few changes to Governor Steve Beshear's state budget that will likely be voted on Wedn...
President Barack Obama called Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear Saturdayin the wake of deadly storms that devastated several co...
FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 1, 2012) – The prevention and advocacy efforts of several groups and individuals were highlighted...
First District Congressman Ed Whitfield says Western Kentucky residents were part of a rally to support the Interstate 69 tra...
Governor Steve Beshear declareda regional state of emergency Friday to seek federal assistance in repairing the Eggners Ferry...
Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear is being asked to cancel an upcoming event by a group claiming that it is a governmental endo...
Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear is being asked to cancel an upcoming event by a group claiming that it is a governmental endo...
A proposed constitutional amendment to allow casino gambling in Kentucky was approved Wednesday by the Kentucky Senate State ...
Kentucky Governor Steve Beshearannounced Friday that an underwater inspection team concluded the crashof the DeltaMarinerinto...
Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear visited the site of the Eggner's Ferry Bridge collapse this week. The News Edge brought y...
While investigations into the cause of the collision that led to the collapse of the Eggner's Ferry Bridge may continue o...
The drive between Cadiz and Murray could resume a similar route residents are used to if Governor Steve Beshear is correct ab...
The Eggner's Ferry Bridge has been a topic of conversation for many over the last few weeks and Governor Steve Beshear wi...
Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear officially unveiled his proposal for expanding gaming Tuesday morning. Calling it the best wa...
With the Congressional redistricting plan approved last week, Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes issued a st...
FRANKFORT – When the General Assembly began the legislative session last month, there was already broad agreement on wh...
Todd County Circuit Judge Tyler Gill, who presided over the Amy Dye Murder case last year, is calling for Governor Steve Besh...
Gov. Steve Beshear is defending the idea of maintaining state secrecy about circumstances surrounding children who have died ...
Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear announced Tuesday that the Secretary of Kentucky's Cabinet for Health and Family Services...
(thanks to John Schrecker for the flight)To see our pictures of the scene from the air, CLICK HERETo see more pictures from t...
Lt Governor Jerry Abramson says the Governor is committed to quickly finding a solution in the wake of a portion of the Eggne...
FRANKFORT– As January draws to a close, the General Assembly is finding that the quick pace defining the legislative se...
9th District Representative Myron Dossett says while he hopes a lawsuit challenging the Constitutionality of the House redist...
FRANKFORT, Ky. (January 20, 2012) – We began week three of the General Assembly with Governor Steve Beshear presenting ...
FRANKFORT – If the poet was right when he said, ‘In my beginning is my end,’ the 2012 legislative session b...
Governor Steve Beshear Friday signed into law the redistricting plans for the state house and the state senate, which had pre...
Governor Steve BeshearWednesday announced that Webster County-based M&M Trucking will expand and relocate into a new 8,600-sq...
Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear told business and industry leaders from across Kentucky Wednesday about the 2012-2018 Recomme...
9th District State Representative Myron Dossett says Governor Steve Beshear did not sell him on the idea of expanded gambling...
5th District Representative Melvin Henley says he was not surprised to hear the cuts Governor Steve Beshear is predicting in ...
8th District State Representative John Tilley says the General Assembly is facing some tough budget decisions, but he was ple...
Governor Steve Beshear presented his state budget plans to a joint session of the Kentucky General Assembly Tuesday night. Yo...
The purchase of the land for a new Murray State University Breathitt Veterinary Center and new bridges over Barkley and Kentu...
Three local legislators say they are hoping to begin some serious dialogue toward crafting a budget and tax reform during Gov...
FRANKFORT– During the opening days of most legislative sessions in even-numbered years, the primary focus is getting bi...
FRANKFORT, Ky. (January 10, 2012) - We gathered in Frankfort this past week for the beginning of the 60-day session of the Ge...
Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear has issued his annual reminder about the earned income tax credit that's available to low- an...
Governor Steve Beshear says he will appoint a blue ribbon commission to study reforming the state’s tax code. The Gover...
Local legislators say they agree with what the governor had to say about the upcoming budget decisions that have to be made. ...
After accepting a new position as Manager of the Golden Pond Planetarium, the Dawson Springs Mayor has resigned his position ...
FRANKFORT – The General Assembly returned to the Capitol early this past week to begin another legislative session, whi...
During his fifth State of the Commonwealth Speech Governor Steve Beshear laid out some bold moves that he plans to make in th...
A spokeswoman for Governor Steve Beshearsays the Governoris declining a challenge from the head of The Family Foundation to d...
Former gubernatorial candidate, 64 year old Gatewood Galbraith died Tuesday night at his home in Lexington after a short illn...
During an interview, Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear said that he is going to aggressively pursue bringing to a statewide vot...
As he looks at the state’s financial situation, Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear says there is both good news and bad ne...
A respiratory therapist from Madisonville Community College will serve a term on the State Board of Respiratory Care after he...
Governor Steve Beshear today announced the Kentucky Department for Natural Resources has received $46.9 million in fundin...
A state lawmaker from Northern Kentucky has pre-filed a bill for the upcoming legislative session that would allow some of th...
A state lawmaker from Northern Kentucky has pre-filed a bill for the upcoming legislative session that would allow some of th...
Hopkinsville Community College President Dr. Jim Selbe says he has been impressed with Governor Steve Beshear’s support...
Trigg County Judge Executive Stan Humphries says he was pleased to hear Governor Steve Beshear discuss education during his I...
As the National Guard turned 375 years old, Major General Edward Tonini was accepting his second appointment as Kentucky&rsqu...
Declaring there is a new culture in Frankfort, Governor Steve Beshear was sworn in to a second term in office at the State Ca...
3rd District State Senator Joey Pendleton says there were definitely some good points in Governor Steve Beshear’s inaug...
Governor Steve Beshear joined Logan County leaders and officials from MHM Metals Monday to announce the company has chosen to...
Just after midnight tonight the Governor and LT governor will officially take the oath of office and one local judge will be ...
A high school band from Christian County will be among the participants in the inaugural parade for Kentucky Governor Steve B...
Governor Steve Beshear announced Tuesday that $1.8 million in grants are available for projects in Kentucky to help clean...
Three months after it was supposed to have an annual report into the legislature, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services ...
Governor Steve BeshearMonday joined community leaders and officials from Westlake Chemical Corporationto announce the company...
One Hopkinsville Industry will be expanding in the coming months with a 12.1 million dollar investment and the potential to a...
Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear is scheduled to make an appearance Monday in Marshall County for an economic development anno...
Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear has ordered most state agencies to cut their spending by 2 percent to help balance the state ...
Governor Steve Beshear is ordering the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to release records in cases of child abuse or n...
Active military members and veterans can visit Kentucky State Parks over the winter and stay at a discount. As part of the US...
The words shop local are very prominent in our area and Governor Steve Beshear is hoping to encourage citizens statewide to &...
State lawmakers and others are now urging Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear to investigate and overhaul Kentucky’s child ...
Members of the Southern Pennyrile Chamber Alliance spoke with legislators and administrators about the region’s goals f...
Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear Wednesday announced that steel producer Shoreline Steel South will locate a new manufacturing...
If one legislative leader has his way the Kentucky General Assembly will be gathering for a special called session to address...
Local and State Farm Bureau leaders are saying thanks to lawmakers in Washington, Frankfort and locally for their responsiven...
When the Hopkinsville Community College Board of Directors meets this week, it will be joined by the newest member of the Boa...
Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear says he is looking to be economical as plans get underway for the December 13th inauguration ...
Governor Steve Beshear has ordered flags at all state offices be lowered to half staff Thursday in honor of a Fort Campbell s...
Projects in Trigg County and Christian County are among those receiving State Homeland Security Grants, that according to an ...
It was nearly a democratic sweep for the statewide offices in Kentucky, with the three incumbents coming out on top in their ...
Christian County Clerk Mike Kem is predicting a 19 percent voter turnout for Tuesday’s General Election, with Trigg Cou...
Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear continues to maintain a strong lead in the Gubernatorial Race that will end next Tuesday with...
Governor Steve Beshear has proclaimed the week of November 14th through 18th as “college application week” in Ken...
Governor Steve Beshear unveiled the traditional red, white, and blue signs designating Kentucky’s newest interstate, I-...
A Hopkinsville industry founded in 1977 will invest $9.5 million dollars into its local plant, with Governor Steve Beshea...
Governor Steve Beshear will make a 2:00 stop at White Hydraulics in Hopkinsville to make an economic development announcement...
After announcing a portion of the I-69 corridor in Kentucky earlier this year Governor Steve Beshear and State and Federal Tr...
A Kentucky judge has lifted a restraining order preventing a Republican political group from running a series of television a...
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has scheduled what they call a significant announcement about the Kentucky Interstate 69 ...
He may be the front runner in the gubernatorial race, but Governor Steve Beshear will not be sitting back over the next few w...
Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear will make campaign stops in Cadiz and Princeton tonight as part of a statewide campaign tour ...
The three candidates in Kentucky's gubernatorial race squared off last night with the economy and unemployment in the spotlig...
Governor Steve Beshear and Republican Challenger State Senate President David Williams will discuss issues facing Kentucky du...
Some lawmakers want to further regulate pain clinics in the state. Governor Steve Beshear is supporting legislation that woul...
Republican Gubernatorial Candidate and State Senate President David Williams will make a stop in Hopkinsville tonight to disc...
A Kentucky native and US Marine was awarded the nation’s highest military honor Thursday for his selfless service in re...
The city of Murray has been chosen as one of the top communities in the nation for providing recreational facilities and prog...
The founder of the R.J. Corman Railroad Group of Nicholasville and the Houchen’s Industries of Bowling Green are the bi...
After a historic announcement by Governor Steve Beshear today (Wednesday) the western Kentucky and the Pennyrile region will ...
The Flight 5191 Memorial now stands at the Arboretum on the campus of the University of Kentucky as a tribute to the 48 passe...
The Arboretum at the University of Kentucky in Lexington was filled with applause and tears this (Saturday) morning as the Fl...
Governor Steve Beshear says FP International will add 60 new jobs thanks to a three million dollar expansion that was announc...
Governor Steve Beshear today joined community leaders and officials from FP International in Hopkinsville to announce the com...
Governor Steve Beshear will join Hopkinsville and Christian County Economic Development officials for an industrial announcem...
The political rhetoric was present during the 131st Annual Fancy Farm Picnic Saturday in Graves County, but was not a part of...
The rain helped cool the temperature in Fancy Farm today but it didn’t help cool the hot heads of the politicians and s...
Republican Gubernatorial Candidate David Williams says one of the best economic development tools in Kentucky would be a revi...
Kentucky Republican Gubernatorial Candidate David Williams says he is not worried about statewide poll numbers that show him ...
The annual Fancy Farm Picnic will be next weekend and all of the leading politicians and political hopefuls are expected to b...
With the November election just four months away, Governor Steve Beshear holds a commanding 24-point lead over challenger, Se...
Governor Steve Beshear has ordered flags at all state offices be lowered to half staff Thursday in honor of a Fort Campbell s...
Governor Steve Beshear has ordered flags at all state offices be lowered to half staff Monday in honor of a Fort Knox soldier...
Governor Beshear has announced reforms to Kentucky's Medicaid system that will allow him to balance its budget. Kentucky's 7...
The National Education Association is honoring Governor Steve Beshear with the America’s Greatest Education Governor Aw...
Governor Steve Beshear announced several new appointments to state boards and commissions on Friday including Princeton Mayor...
7.6 miles represents a small portion of the Breathitt Pennyrile Parkway, but a big step for the Hopkinsville and Christian co...
Hopkinsville’s unemployment office will be receiving a new worker to help those on unemployment find jobs.Governor Stev...
Governor Steve Beshear and Education Commissioner Terry Holliday are calling on the U.S. Department of Education to allow fle...
Lieutenant Governor hopeful Jerry Abramson says he can bring big city insight to small town problems and has plenty of experi...
Despite a call by Senator Mitch McConnell to have the two Bowling Green terrorists sent to Guantanamo Bay and comments from G...
Trigg County Judge Executive Stan Humphries is hoping some of the potential revenue from alcohol sales at Lake Barkley State ...
A Herndon man will continue to serve local farmers on a state board after the Governor made appointments today (Friday). Amon...
Governor Steve Beshear has ordered flags at all state offices to be lowered to half staff Wednesday in honor of a Fort Campbe...
On today, Memorial Day, a day to honor our American Service men and women, Governor Steve Beshear announced another day to ho...
Kentucky Independent Gubernatorial Candidate Gatewood Galbraith is seeking the support of the Kentucky tea party after candid...
Two local men will serve on the Hopkinsville Community College Nominating Committee for the next couple of years. Governor St...
The Pella Corporation will expand its Murray operations, located at 307 Pella Way creating 75 new jobs for the community. Gov...
Todd County resident and former United States Senate Candidate Bill Johnson will take on Democrat Allison Lundergan Grimes in...
Governor Steve Beshear says over one-million dollars will be coming to the area for upgrades to buildings and funding for a n...
May is Motorcycle Awareness Month and Governor Steve Beshear and local law enforcement are encouraging drivers to share the r...
Governor Steve Beshear will be in Princeton this afternoon to announce a Community Development Block Grant. His office says h...
Executive Director for the Hopkinsville-Christian County Convention & Visitors Bureau Cheryl Cook says Christian County ranks...
Governor Steve Beshear made the trip to Lyon County Wednesday for a ceremonial signing of a bill that will help the county bu...
U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and Senator Rand Paul are asking Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to approv...
Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear will be in Lyon County early this afternoon at the Lyon County Schools Central Office to sign...
A local shelter for abused women will be receiving additional funding from the state after Governor Steve Beshear announced t...
With rivers predicted to crest Saturday, Governor Steve Beshear is reminding residents that the president has granted the dis...
Weeks after the Legislative Session has ended Governor Steve Beshear has signed Senator Joey Pendleton's farm vehicles bill S...
With the proliferation of rain fall, flooding, and the evacuations of several counties in Western Kentucky this week, Governo...
Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear says he is hoping two types of assistance will be available to Western Kentucky residents tha...
Governor Steve Beshear has ordered flags at all state offices be lowered to half staff Tuesday in honor of a Fort Campbell so...
Governor Steve Beshear has ordered flags at all state offices be lowered to half staff Saturday in honor of three Fort Campbe...
While Governor Steve Beshear visited parts of western Kentucky yesterday to survey storm damage, members of the Federal Emerg...
