Andy Beshear

A state program focused on economic development is giving a half-million dollar boost to the Cadiz-Trigg County Industrial Development Authority’s efforts to expand their industrial park.

As Republican candidates for governor fight it out, Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear continues to outraise his opponents. Beshear reported raising more than $1 million over the last three months, the fourth consecutive quarter in a row.

Democratic Governor Andy Beshear says Trump family members repeating lies about the 2020 election being stolen this past weekend in Kentucky is “not helpful” and erodes trust in institutions.

Brian and Lesa Marcum pointed out sandy plots where homes used to be on Right Fork Buffalo Road a month after historic flooding hit eastern Kentucky. Water washed away cars, and clothing is still in tree branches sometimes 8 to 10 feet high.

Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Charles Booker’s campaign announced Thursday that fellow Democrat Gov. Andy Beshear is backing the candidate in his bid against incumbent Republican Sen. Rand Paul in November’s general election.

Ground was broken on Tuesday on the second-largest economic development project in Kentucky history.

Beshear said the governor’s office and the legislature are committed to helping the region recover.

The stabilization phase includes helping residents find temporary housing, repairing infrastructure and securing FEMA funds.

As eastern Kentucky remains under a flood watch, residents are slowly picking up the pieces after historic flash flooding.

As tornado recovery continues to progress in west and central Kentucky, three charities are working toward the goal of building 300 homes for survivors with support from the Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund.