

Gov. Beshear Signs Executive Order Clarifying Qualifying Conditions for Medical Cannabis
Gov. Andy Beshear has signed an executive order directing Team Kentucky's Office of Medical Cannabis to issue an emergency regulation further clarifying qualifying conditions for medical cannabis in Kentucky law. With the clarification, 15 additional conditions are recognized, including sickle cell anemia, ALS, Crohn's...
17h ago

Kentucky AG announces 12 randomly selected counties for post-election inquiry
Union County is one of 12 randomly selected counties that are part of a standard Kentucky post-election inquiry. Attorney General Russell Coleman randomly selected 12 Kentucky counties Tuesday to undergo an inquiry following the 2026 Primary Election. The inquiries will be conducted by the Attorney General's Department...
17h ago

Health Department Highlights Free Narcan Access Ahead of Summer Events
As summer begins and community events, festivals, and gatherings increase across the region, the Green River District Health Department reminds residents that free Narcan is available throughout the district and can help save lives during an opioid overdose emergency. Narcan, also known as naloxone, is a medication tha...
20h ago

RiverValley Behavioral Health Awarded $253,169 to Expand Support for Drug Endangered Children in Western Kentucky
RiverValley Behavioral Health has been awarded $253,169 over two years from the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission to expand support for children and families affected by substance use in Western Kentucky. This funding is part of a historic statewide investment of nearly $34 million announced by Attorney Gen...
Jun 02, 2026

Kentucky State Police Post 2 continues Caldwell County Murder Investigation
Kentucky State Police are continuing to investigate a Caldwell County Murder that occurred in the Princeton community in April 2024. April 2026 marked two years since authorities located Dorothy Sparks deceased in her home. Investigation revealed her death to be a homicide, and it has been under extensive investigation...
Jun 01, 2026

Gov. Beshear Signs Executive Order Clarifying Qualifying Conditions for Medical Cannabis
Gov. Andy Beshear has signed an executive order directing Team Kentucky's Office of Medical Cannabis to issue an emergency regulation further clarifying qualifying conditions for medical cannabis in Kentucky law. With the clarification, 15 additional conditions are recognized, including sickle cell anemia, ALS, Crohn's...
17h ago

Kentucky AG announces 12 randomly selected counties for post-election inquiry
Union County is one of 12 randomly selected counties that are part of a standard Kentucky post-election inquiry. Attorney General Russell Coleman randomly selected 12 Kentucky counties Tuesday to undergo an inquiry following the 2026 Primary Election. The inquiries will be conducted by the Attorney General's Department...
17h ago

Health Department Highlights Free Narcan Access Ahead of Summer Events
As summer begins and community events, festivals, and gatherings increase across the region, the Green River District Health Department reminds residents that free Narcan is available throughout the district and can help save lives during an opioid overdose emergency. Narcan, also known as naloxone, is a medication tha...
20h ago

RiverValley Behavioral Health Awarded $253,169 to Expand Support for Drug Endangered Children in Western Kentucky
RiverValley Behavioral Health has been awarded $253,169 over two years from the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission to expand support for children and families affected by substance use in Western Kentucky. This funding is part of a historic statewide investment of nearly $34 million announced by Attorney Gen...
Jun 02, 2026

Kentucky State Police Post 2 continues Caldwell County Murder Investigation
Kentucky State Police are continuing to investigate a Caldwell County Murder that occurred in the Princeton community in April 2024. April 2026 marked two years since authorities located Dorothy Sparks deceased in her home. Investigation revealed her death to be a homicide, and it has been under extensive investigation...
Jun 01, 2026

Gov. Beshear: Request for Proposals Issued to Expand Kentucky's Electric Vehicle Charging Network
Gov. Andy Beshear has announced a request for proposals to further expand Kentucky's network of fast-charging stations to support reliable, long-distance travel for electric vehicle drivers across the commonwealth. Responses to the RFP are due July 13, and selections are anticipated late this summer. "Electric veh...
Jun 01, 2026

US-41 & US-60 INTERCHANGE SPEED REDUCTION
HENDERSON, KY, June 1, 2026- The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 2 has reduced the speed limit for the U.S. 41 and U.S. 60 interchange from 45 mph to 35 mph. Beginning this week, the speed limit between the intersections of Green Street (U.S. 41-A) and Herron Avenue to U.S. 60 and Killiecrankie Drive will be r...
Jun 01, 2026

HMP&L Project Work continues this week
HMP&L is overseeing a reconductoring project that includes removal and replacement of a number of power poles which are being replaced to accommodate larger conductor size and updating load requirements. This project also includes the removal of existing transmission lines and replacing with upgraded transmission l...
May 31, 2026

Authorities recover truck from Green River Thursday connected to missing person's case
Authorities recovered a vehicle from the Green River on Thursday that's linked to a 2008 missing person's case. At about noon Thursday, the Henderson County Sheriff's Office received a call that a 2002 Ford Ranger was located near the Spottsville boat ramp. Henderson County Sheriff Chip Stauffer said the truck is conne...
May 28, 2026

Driver Licensing Regional Offices Closed June 4 and 5 To Roll Out New Licensing System To Improve Customer Experience
All Driver Licensing Regional Offices will be closed on Thursday, June 4, and Friday, June 5 as the commonwealth launches a new and improved driver licensing system that will enhance the customer experience and expand online options. Offices will reopen Monday, June 8. Customers with licenses or IDs expiring in June ar...
May 28, 2026







