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Kentucky House Majority Caucus — Legislative update
By Representative Scott Lewis New laws delivered to Secretary of State Just two days – April 14 and 15 – are left in this year’s legislative session and many of the bills delivered to the governor before we adjourned on April have now been acted upon and sent to the Secretary of State. In Kentucky,…
Read MoreTell City couple facing murder, neglect charges in death of 2-year-old boy
By Jennifer Wimmer An Indiana couple is facing murder and neglect charges after a 2-year-old boy was found dead in their Tell City home, according to police. Officers were dispatched around early afternoon March 31 to a residence on Guttenberg Lane after a report that a small child was not breathing. Police say the 911…
Read MoreWorld Autism Awareness Day puts focus on acceptance April 2
By Jennifer Wimmer Every year on April 2, families and advocates mark World Autism Awareness Day to draw attention to autistic people and the barriers they still face in daily life. This year’s theme, “Autism and Humanity — Every Life Has Value,” stresses that autistic individuals should be welcomed in every classroom, workplace and neighborhood…
Read MorePinwheel planting at Capitol reinforces child abuse prevention, new grooming law
By Jennifer Wimmer Gov. Andy Beshear helped plant rows of blue and silver pinwheels outside the Kentucky State Capitol on March 31 as Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky (PCAK) kicked off Child Abuse Prevention Month with a call for greater awareness, training and support for families. The display in the Capitol’s English Garden was part of…
Read MoreKentucky Senate passes bill to criminalize grooming
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky praised the General Assembly following the Kentucky Senate’s unanimous passage of House Bill 4, a measure that recognizes grooming as a criminal offense and allows earlier intervention to prevent child abuse. The bill, which now returns to the House for concurrence before heading to the governor’s desk, defines…
Read MoreRemembering Vietnam service in Hancock County
By Jennifer Wimmer Many Vietnam veterans call Hancock County home today, and many more Hancock Countians who served during the Vietnam era never made it back to their families. This year, National Vietnam War Veterans Day was observed on Sunday, March 29. March 29 is set aside each year as a national day of recognition,…
Read MoreAmerican Diabetes Alert Day promotes risk checks and prompt recognition
By Jennifer Wimmer The fourth Tuesday in March — March 24 this year — designates American Diabetes Alert Day, a nationwide call to action encouraging adults to gauge their risk for Type 2 diabetes and take preventive measures. Medical experts say that spotting the condition sooner stands as the most effective shield against its lasting…
Read MoreMarch is Women’s History Month
By Jennifer Wimmer National Women’s History Month is observed each March to honor women whose determination, creativity and resolve have helped shape communities and enrich lives across generations. Schools, libraries and community groups across the country spotlight women who have opened doors in science, public service, commerce and the arts. The observance also highlights women…
Read More‘Transformers’ cartoon tablets laced with fentanyl prompt Kentucky warning
By Jennifer Wimmer Police in eastern Kentucky are warning families about brightly colored, cartoon‑shaped tablets laced with fentanyl and MDMA. Advocates are urging families across the state, including in Hancock County, to be on alert. The Paintsville Police Department said a regional drug task force based in Huntington, West Virginia, recently confiscated about 900 multi‑colored…
Read MoreNFIB urges swift action on tax bill affecting Main Street businesses
FRANKFORT (Feb. 18, 2026) – NFIB State Director Tom Underwood today urged the Kentucky House to take swift action on House Bill 518, legislation that would improve efficiency and reduce costs for small businesses. The measure passed the House Committee on Local Government on Tuesday. The bill would require local governments to accept electronic tax filings and payments for payroll and business license taxes,…
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