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Team Kentucky update highlights more than 2 million employed, positive economic news, local investments FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 8, 2023) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that there are more Kentuckians employed than ever before in state history with more than 2 million Kentuckians employed, accord

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has announced transportation funding for 31 local governments -- 26 counties and five cities --totaling more

MOREHEAD, Ky. — Finalists in the 2023 Startup Appalachia Pitch Competition, presented by Community Trust Bank will compete for a $10,000 grand prize Thursday, June 15, at Morehead State University beginning at 6 p.m. 

From H.B. Elkins KYTC, Dist. 10 JACKSON, Ky. – The crew from the Magoffin County state highway garage broke Morgan County’s streak of four consecutive championships in the Department of Highways District 10’s annual Equipment Operators Safety Training Conference and Roadeo by winning the 2023 competition. It was the eighth time the crew from Salyersville […]

Around 1 p.m. Monday, Wolfe County Search and Rescue received a 911 call from a woman on Rock Bridge Trail.

In 2023, the Wolfe County Search and Rescue team have already reached 35 rescue missions.

A hiker in Wolfe County was taken to the hospital after suffering from a leg injury on Friday evening.

When crews arrived, they were told by a witness that a man was attempting to swim across the lake when he went under. A friend attempted to rescue the man but was unable to.

An unidentified man has died after trying to swim across Wolfe Lake.

We spoke to educators about a new “rank change” program to allow them career development and the opportunity for better pay.