The Latest Breaking News from Beshear

Beshear expected to make ‘major’ housing announcement in Letcher County Thursday

Governor Beshear is expected in Letcher County Thursday afternoon, in the city of Jenkins, with a major announcement about new housing for the flood-stricken area.

WEKU · Oct 25, 2023

Woodford County third in state to be certified as ‘Recovery Ready Community’

Woodford County is the third in the commonwealth to be certified as a “Recovery Ready Community.” The program started two years ago after the General Assembly passed House Bill 7 and Governor Beshear signed it.

WEKU · Oct 25, 2023

Paintsville Independent Schools to use $1.5 million ARC grant to open new STEAM Career Center

Earlier this week, in the Paintsville High School gymnasium, Rocky Adkins, a senior advisor to Governor Beshear, announced the federal grant. Paintsville Independent Schools Superintendent David Gibson says the $1.5 million dollars will help pay for and renovate a new STEAM Career Center that should open by Christmas of 2024.

WEKU · Oct 24, 2023

Kentucky Coal counties to receive nearly double in coal severance tax funds

Counties will receive more than $74 million dollars from the state. This is the most money allocated to these communities in 10 years.

WEKU · Jun 30, 2023

Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission exploring new treatments for Opioid Use Disorder

One substance that members are hoping to use is called Ibogaine, that is a psychedelic that can cause hallucinations.

WEKU · Jun 1, 2023

Fallen Kentucky police officers remembered in 2023 law enforcement memorial ceremony

Nine names were added to the law enforcement memorial on the DOCJT campus in Richmond

WEKU · May 26, 2023

Today's Interview: Lexington firefighter says new state Urban Search and Rescue unit will ‘definit

A new law signed by Governor Beshear Tuesday will lead to the formation of a state Urban Search and Rescue team.

WEKU · Apr 27, 2023

SNAP benefits restored for Kentuckians who lost food after March storm

Governor Beshear announced Monday that people receiving SNAP benefits in 31 counties will be able to replace food lost after the March 3rd storms

WEKU · Apr 19, 2023

Addiction recovery group says newly-legalized fentanyl testing strips will save lives

The CEO of a group that successfully pushed to decriminalize fentanyl test strips said House Bill 353, which Governor Beshear signed into law, will save lives.

WEKU · Apr 12, 2023

HB 248 ‘holds everybody to the same standard’ for addiction recovery housing

The president of the Kentucky Recovery Housing Network Advisory Board said House Bill 248, which Governor Beshear signed into law, will help Kentuckians trying to overcome alcohol and drug addiction.

WEKU · Mar 30, 2023