Kentucky

February 21, 2008, WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for the commonwealth of Kentucky to help people and communities recover from the effects of severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding during the period of February 5-6, 2008.    » read more »

Feb. 7, 2008, WASHINGTON — As some taxpayers begin to prepare their paper tax returns, the Internal Revenue Service notes that some may be sending their returns to a different service center than last year. Those who received a tax instruction booklet from the IRS in the mail and use the labels included with the booklet can be assured that their tax returns will go to the correct address. Taxpayers who e-file are not affected by these changes.    » read more »

February 11, 2008 -- The Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will continue to support the states impacted by the severe storms and tornadoes.

FEMA is closely working with its state and local partners to assess damage and identify needs. Specialists from the agency are on site to support the response efforts already underway. Regional activities are as follow:

Tennessee
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* 1 shelters; 11 people (TN EMA/Region IV – 02/10/08 – 4:30 p.m. EST)    » read more »

February 07, 2008 -- Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway today announced that the Commonwealth of Kentucky will receive more than $1.4 million as part of two separate global settlements totaling $649 million with Merck & Co., Inc. The settlements involve 49 states, the District of Columbia and the federal government. Merck is the manufacturer of the drugs Zocor, Vioxx, and Pepcid.    » read more »

February 06, 2008 -- Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway today provided information to consumers who were victims of last night’s tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. Seven people in Kentucky lost their lives in the storms. Governor Steve Beshear declared a State of Emergency in Kentucky and local States of Emergency have been issued by county and city officials in Muhlenburg County, the city of Brandenburg and Monroe County.    » read more »

February 06, 2008 -- FRANKFORT, KY – Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear this morning declared a State of Emergency in the Commonwealth due to the impact of a series of intense thunderstorms and embedded tornados that resulted in widespread power outages, damage to commercial and private structures, injuries and at least seven deaths. He is flying by National Guard helicopter to the effected areas to survey the damage.    » read more »

February 05, 2008 -- FRANKFORT, KY – Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear today directed officials of his administration to contact the U. S. Department of Energy advising them of the state’s interest in participating in future energy initiatives of the Department of Energy (DOE). This action was taken in response to a recent announcement by the DOE to restructure federal participation in the FutureGen Project.    » read more »

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 5, 2008) – The Kentucky Division of Forestry (KDF) is sending personnel and equipment to Texas to assist with their current wildland fire emergency. A total of 10 division employees, comprising two tractor/plow strike teams, will report to Granbury, Texas tomorrow.    » read more »

January 30, 2008 -- FRANKFORT, KY – Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear announced today the signing of an executive proclamation declaring February 3rd – 9th, 2008 as Earthquake Preparedness Week in Kentucky.

The Governor and Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (KyEM) officials recognize the need to be aware of the risks and to be prepared for all natural and man-made disasters, including earthquakes.    » read more »

January 29, 2008 -- FRANKFORT, KY – Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings remain at half-staff in honor of a Fort Campbell soldier who died Jan. 26 supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.    » read more »

"EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION" HELPS A FAMILY WITH A BLIND AND DISABLED SON WHO HAS OVERCOME MULTIPLE CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVE HIS GOALS AS A MUSICIAN AND INSPIRING LEADER

Monday, January 28, 2008 -- "Hughes Family" -- The Hughes family of Louisville, KY has received the thrilling news that Ty and the gang will renovate their house and make it a safer and more accessible home for their blind and disabled son in a remarkable seven days, in a special two-hour episode of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.    » read more »

January 28, 2008 -- FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 28, 2008) – The Kentucky Office of Financial Institutions (OFI) cautions investors not to allow recent negative economic news and stock market volatility to lead them into high-risk, speculative investments. These securities may be nothing more than fraudulent schemes hiding behind today’s headlines.

“Con artists follow the news and use investors’ fears to sell bogus products with promises of high return and little or no risk,” said OFI Executive Director Cordell Lawrence.    » read more »

January 27, 2008 -- FRANKFORT, KY – Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings remain at half staff. SGT Tracy Renee Birkman, 41, of New Castle Virginia, died Jan. 25 in Owesat, Iraq, from non-combat related njuries. She was assigned to the 626th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division from Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

Flags are currently at half-staff in honor of a Fort Campbell soldier who died Jan. 19 supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.    » read more »

An Overwhelming Majority of Workers Seek To Join Locals 89, 651

January 25, 2008 -- (Washington, D.C.) – An overwhelming majority of about 300 workers at the UPS Freight (formerly Overnite Transportation) terminals in Louisville and Lexington, in Kentucky, have signed authorization cards to become Teamsters, bringing the total number of drivers and dockworkers seeking to join the union to about 2,500 since last week, Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa announced.    » read more »

January 25, 2008 -- FRANKFORT, KY – Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be raised to full-staff at sunset Sunday, Jan. 27. Flags are currently at half-staff in honor of a Fort Campbell soldier who died Jan. 19 supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Staff Sgt. Justin R. Whiting died in Mosul, Iraq, of wounds sustained when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Campbell, Ky.    » read more »