Beshear says he’s signing emergency measures to freeze, lower gas tax
The average price of regular gasoline and diesel in Kentucky is at $4.28 and $5.32, respectively, as of Tuesday, according to AAA.
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US Supreme Court issues temporary stay preserving nationwide abortion drug access
The case could follow a similar pattern to one that played out in 2023, after U.S. District Court Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk of Texas issued a ruling that would have revoked access to the abortion drug mifepristone altogether.
Kentucky awards nearly $34M in opioid recovery grants
Overall, these grants are part of Kentucky’s broader opioid settlement funding strategy, which directs money from national opioid lawsuits into prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts.
Jesse Crenshaw, Knob Lick native and former state rep, dies at 79
Crenshaw, a Lexington lawyer, made history as the first Black person in Fayette County elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives.
Officials can hide texts, emails on private devices from records requests, state Supreme Court rules
The Supreme Court ruling reverses an appeals court ruling against the department that had found electronic communications about public business on private devices to still be public records.
Barren-Metcalfe EMS approves $579K bid for Haywood station project
A groundbreaking ceremony is expected to take place within the next few weeks, likely the week of May 10. The Haywood station is expected to be operational by November.
Cameron claims GOP victory as Dems disagree on Medicaid, minimum wage in KET Senate debate
KET’s Renee Shaw moderated both segments.
Barren County Road Department busy with repairs amid dry conditions
The dry weather has helped accelerate some work, allowing crews more access to damaged areas.
Several payments, multiple agreements on Barren Fiscal Court agenda
Meetings are open to the public for in-person viewing or can be viewed online.