State Sets Record Low Year for Highway Crash Fatalities

Road safety improved in 2024 according to Governor Andy Beshear. Last year was a record breaking low in highway crash injuries and fatalities. The Governor said, “We lost fewer people in […]
KYTC District 12 Updates Public on Snow and Ice Operations Amid Ongoing Flood Recovery

Routes still impacted across district PIKEVILLE, Ky. (Feb. 19, 2025) –The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 12 continues to address challenging weather conditions, as crews work to manage both snow […]
Gov. Beshear Provides Update on Severe Weather

Governor urges vigilance as extremely cold temperatures follow deadly flooding, snow FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 19, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on severe winter weather that continues to […]
Coyote sightings increase with winter mating season

Simple precautions can help avoid conflict with adaptable canine FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 19, 2025) — Increased sightings of coyotes may occur this winter and spring in rural and urban areas across […]
Cold Weather Advisory Issued

…COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM EST THURSDAY… * WHAT…Very cold wind chills of around 0 to 10 above expected. * WHERE…Portions of east […]
Gov. Beshear Provides Update on Severe Weather

Governor urges vigilance as state braces for more winter weather;storms have claimed at least 14 lives FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 18, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on severe […]
Christian Appalachian Project Mobilizes to Help Flood Victims

In an unprecedented weather event, the entire state of Kentucky is currently under a state of emergency. Christian Appalachian Project’s (CAP) Disaster Relief and Operation Sharing programs are coordinating efforts […]
The Salvation Army Responds to Historic Flooding in Kentucky

Hazard, KY – After heavy rainfall caused historic flooding across Kentucky and Tennessee over the weekend, The Salvation Army is mobilizing to assist impacted communities. Some areas received more than 8 […]
Winter Storm Warning Issued

…WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TUESDAY TO NOON EST THURSDAY… * WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. * WHERE…Portions of east […]
FEMA Supports State and Local Response to Ohio Valley Flooding

Following President Trump’s Approval of Emergency Declaration for Kentucky WASHINGTON — FEMA is closely coordinating with state and local officials to provide support as widespread flooding impacts portions of Kentucky, […]