Federal auditors say Kentucky officials had trouble making sure everyone purchasing discounted health insurance plans on kynect met all of the federal requirements. An audit from the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General said Kentucky's health insurance exchange was generally effective in determining a person's eligibility. … [Read more...]
State Insurer Makes Changes After Audit
Threats Found Heighten School Security
Threatening messages have led to increased security and the cancellation of classes at some Kentucky schools. … [Read more...]
Police Investigate Shooting
Kentucky State Police Troopers are working on the scene of a shooting in the 2000 block of Possum Trot Road in northern Hart County near the Hardyville area. … [Read more...]
Planes Crashes On Take Off In River
Police have made contact with passengers who were on board a plane that landed in the Ohio River Wednesday afternoon. According to Kentucky State Police, the plane landed in the river across from the Indiana Kentucky Electric Corporation in Indiana, at 5:06 p.m. Wednesday. … [Read more...]
Judge Orders Governor To Input On License
A federal judge has ordered Kentucky's Democratic governor to weigh in on whether altered marriage licenses issued by Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis' office are valid. … [Read more...]
Wreck Results In One Injury & One Arrest
A two vehicle accident happened Tuesday night near Custer when a truck struck a car. According to the Breckinridge County Sheriff's Department, the accident happened around 8 P.M., three miles east of Custer near the intersection of Highway 690 and H. Board Lane. … [Read more...]
Teenager Injured In Morning Accident
A morning accident injured 17 year-old Faith Klinglesmith of Hardinsburg Wednesday morning in the New Bethel community. … [Read more...]
Altered Marriage License Deemed Legal
Lawyers for Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis say the altered marriage licenses she issued to same-sex couples are valid because they have been recognized by Kentucky's highest elected officials. … [Read more...]
School Board Hears Test Date Review
Secondary Instructional Supervisor Kellianne Wilson presented an overview of the 2015 test data to the Meade County School Board at their regular monthly meeting Tuesday (10/13) evening. Each school is rated in one of three categories. Three of the 8 schools in the district was rated Distinguished, 4 was rated Proficient and only 1 Needs Improvement. The district overall fell short by only 0.3 of a point from receiving a Distinguished rating. Wilson said while there is always room for improvement, the school leaders are always looking for ways to improve with what is best for the students in mind. … [Read more...]
Weekend Accidents Involve Livestock
The Meade County Sheriff’s Department responded to several accidents over the past weekend. Among the several calls, deputies responded to a call on Friday (10/09) around 8:30 am in Garrett. … [Read more...]