Government

Ken-Tenn Regional Alliance Outlines Goals

John Null — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:06:52 +0000

Ken-Tenn Regional Alliance Chairman and Fulton County Judge-Executive David Gallagher said the partnership between Kentucky and Tennessee will allow economic development directors to coordinate their work, publicize their successes and paint a positive picture of the region.

The alliance has just completed an assessment period meant to define its role going forward.

State Tea Party Groups Plan IRS Targeting Rallies

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:33:57 +0000

Kentucky Tea Party groups are planning rallies Tuesday to protest the IRS targeting of Tea Party and conservative groups for extra review.

Two of Kentucky's largest Tea Party groups will protests outside IRS offices in their respective areas: the Northern Kentucky Tea Party will protest in Cincinnati and Louisville's group will join southern Indiana groups to protest in Louisville.

Bridge Lawsuits Heat Up Following NTSB Hearing

Austin Ramsey — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:45:28 +0000

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is moving forward with its federal lawsuit against the owners of the ship responsible for collapsing a span of the Eggners Ferry Bridge last year.

Foss Maritime’s ship the Delta Mariner crashed into the bridge that spans Kentucky Lake in January 2012. Foss faces a possible $7.1 million claim from the KyTC for the cleanup and repair costs.

First Cairo Bridge Meeting Tonight

John Null — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:31:41 +0000

The first of two public meetings concerning the future of the U.S. 51 Ohio River Bridge is tonight from 4-7 at Cairo High School.

Kentucky and Illinois highway officials are working with the Federal Highway Administration to gather public input on the nearly 80-year-old structure. The bridge could be repaired or replaced.

KY Police Start Memorial Day Patrols This Week

John Walker and The Associated Press — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:14:04 +0000

Kentucky law enforcement officers are beginning a week of traffic patrols for the Memorial Day holiday focusing on making sure motorists are wearing seat belts. The 2013 "Click It or Ticket" campaign begins today and runs through June 2. The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety says Kentucky has an 83% seat belt usage rate. The national rate is 86%.

KY Tourism Secretary Announces Retirement

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:52:15 +0000

Kentucky's Tourism Secretary, Marcheta Sparrow will retire at the end of this month. Sparrow was one of Governor Steve Beshear's first cabinet appointments, taking office in 2007.

Fort Campbell Officer Fired after Arrest

Drew Adams — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:48:48 +0000

Fort Campbell leaders have fired an officer in charge of the base's Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention office for allegedly violating a protection order and aggravated stalking.

Senator Paul Introduces Transportation Tax-Cutting Legislation

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:07:20 +0000

Through a single piece of legislation, Kentucky Junior Senator Rand Paul is hoping to cut a corporate tax and get more revenue for transportation projects.

Newberry Faces Zoning Allegations

Austin Ramsey — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:59:37 +0000

McCracken County Judge Executive Van Newberry is under fire for allegedly altering zoning maps without going through the proper legal channels.

Deputy Judge Executive Doug Harnice said the map changes, which occurred sometime between 2007 and 2008, are the result of minor computer errors, but Paducah attorney Burton Washburn says he thinks differently.

KY Jobless Rate Drops to 7.9% in April ‘13

Todd Hatton — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:39:29 +0000

The Kentucky Office of Employment and Training said the commonwealth’s April unemployment rate has fallen 0.3 percent from a year ago and has dropped a tenth of a point from March 2013.

Kentucky’s 7.9 percent rate reflects a similar trend in national numbers over the same period.