Opinion Editorial by: Chris Woolery, the Residential Energy Specialist at the Mountain Association

The number of Kentuckians who had their power disconnected increased by 228 percent last year as compared to a 29 percent increase nationwide, according to a new study by the Energy and Policy Institute and Center for Biological Diversity. Kentucky’s average electric bills also increased 17 percent. Huge increases in disconnections and bills make it clear: current rates are unaffordable, especially as inflation soars.

JACKSON COUNTY, OR (May 10, 2023) - The Oregon State Police (OSP) is reporting that on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at approximately 1:29 P.M., OSP responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 238, near milepost 28, in Jackson County.

FRANKFORT, KY (May 10, 2023) – Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced today that action taken by his Office of Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Control resulted in a guilty plea of Madison Hill, 23, of Central City for abuse of an adult.

TILLAMOOK COUNTY, OR (May 10, 2023) - The Oregon State Police (OSP) is reporting that on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at approximately 4:26 P.M., OSP responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 101, near milepost 63, in Tillamook County.

RICHMOND, KY – The Kentucky State Police would like to offer periodic reminders to drivers who travel our roadways. Our agency strives daily to ensure the safety of the motoring public. Some of these proactive measures include various roadside safety checkpoints and saturating known problematic areas in the district through general patrol tactics.

THIS INDIVIDUAL IS TO BE CONSIDERED ARMED & "VERY DANGEROUS" AND SHOULD NOT BE CONTACTED BY THE PUBLIC!