South KY RECC power outage update

Tuesday, February 16 by Zac Oakes

South Kentucky RECC is experiencing several power outages. At 9:34 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 15, South Kentucky RECC is reporting outages affecting 644 customers in Russell County. South Kentucky RECC is reporting a total of […]

KY House passes bill that would raise threshold for felony theft

Thursday, February 11 by Zac Oakes

Story by Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio, additional information added by Laker Country News Director Zac Oakes The Kentucky House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday that would raise the bar for what counts as […]

KY Transportation Cabinet warning of scam messages

Monday, February 8 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is warning residents about a text messaging scam that impersonates a state agency. Officials say that the sender is listed as “KYDOT.” The message includes a link, which asks for the […]

KY Courts now offering more online payment options

Tuesday, February 2 by Zac Oakes

Anyone who owes court fines and fees in Kentucky will have more online payment options. Public information Officer for the Administration of the Courts (AOC) Leigh Ann Hiatt says the AOC is expanding its ePay […]

Bill would aim to help KY communities become “Recovery Ready”

Thursday, January 28 by Zac Oakes

From the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce As Kentucky continues to look at ways to help those struggling with substance use disorder, Rep. Adam Bowling has filed legislation to help communities become “recovery ready” by focusing […]

KYTC offering emergency notice service for KY drivers

Wednesday, January 20 by Zac Oakes

A new system being implemented by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will provide the ability for licensed drivers in the state of Kentucky to provide an emergency contact for law enforcement if that driver has been […]

District 8 KY Transportation Cabinet ready for winter weather

Tuesday, December 1 by Zac Oakes

Somerset, KY – With more than 29,000 tons of salt on hand, combined with more than 80 snow plows, salt spreaders and other equipment ready in Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Lincoln, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Russell […]

Supreme Court issues new guidance for KY Courts

Friday, November 20 by Zac Oakes

FRANKFORT, Ky., Nov. 20, 2020 – The Supreme Court has issued new mandates to govern court operations as nearly all 120 Kentucky counties are now in the COVID-19 red zone. Citing the news that 250,000 […]

Ky. State Police holding virtual costume contest

Tuesday, October 20 by Zac Oakes

Frankfort, KY – For the past 15 years, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) ‘Safe Trick or Treat’ drive-through event has been a holiday tradition in Frankfort. Annually, it draws nearly 1,000 people in a two-hour […]

Fall Sports for KY High Schools Delayed a Few Weeks

Wednesday, July 29 by Sean Hammond

Kickoffs for high school sports will have to wait a few weeks longer this fall, but are still expected to happen The Kentucky High School Athletic Association voted yesterday to start high school football on […]

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South KY RECC power outage update

KY House passes bill that would raise threshold for felony theft

KY Transportation Cabinet warning of scam messages

KY Courts now offering more online payment options

Bill would aim to help KY communities become “Recovery Ready”

KYTC offering emergency notice service for KY drivers

District 8 KY Transportation Cabinet ready for winter weather

Supreme Court issues new guidance for KY Courts

Ky. State Police holding virtual costume contest

Fall Sports for KY High Schools Delayed a Few Weeks

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