Gov. Beshear Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Heavy Rain

Governor activates emergency response, price gouging laws to protect Kentuckians FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 14, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency as a flood watch is in effect for […]
Temporary Operations Pause is Approaching

The Kentucky Department of Revenue must briefly pause operations as it prepares to launch a new business tax portal, MyTaxes, as well as a new internal, integrated tax system. From […]
Kentucky State Police Investigates Explosion at Residence in Laurel County

On February 12, 2025, at approximately 3:16 PM, the East Bernstadt Fire Department responded to an explosion at a residence on Glenview Road in northern Laurel County. Upon arrival, firefighters […]
Obituaries Thursday February 13th 2025
Kentucky State Police Working Missing Person Investigation Laurel County
Postal Service to Close in Observance of Presidents Day, Monday, February 17

Self Service Kiosk available at select Post Offices KENTUCKY — In observance of the Presidents Day holiday, Postal Service facilities will be closed for retail transactions on Monday, Feb, 17, […]
Kentucky Chamber Shares Insights on State’s Increased Unemployment Rate

FRANKFORT, Ky.— Kentucky Chamber Center for Policy and Research Executive Director Dr. Charles Aull released a new policy brief Tuesday providing insight on last year’s increase in the state’s unemployment rate. Kentucky’s unemployment […]
Obituaries Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Attorney General Coleman and Commissioner Shell Fight to Keep Kentucky Beef on the Menu

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 11, 2025)– Attorney General Russell Coleman and Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell announced today they are standing up for Kentucky’s beef cattle farmers. General Coleman and Commissioner Shell […]
Attorney General Coleman Takes on New York over Climate Tax

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 10, 2025) – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced today the filing of a multistate lawsuit challenging New York’s Climate Superfund Act, an outrageous and unlawful tax on American […]