Latest Kentucky Headlines
All the headlines from our Kentucky Topic Page, ordered by recency.
ClearPath Mutual of Kentucky Hires Stoller, Appoints Korsan to New Role
Apr 30 2020 // ClearPath Mutual Insurance has appointed Don Stoller as the company’s director of Underwriting, and Bob Korsan as vice president of Business Development. Don Stoller Stoller most recently held the position of master...
W. Va. Gov. Justice’s Coal Firms to Pay $1M in Fines, Penalties in Mine Contract Dispute
Apr 28 2020 // A federal judge in Kentucky has ordered companies owned by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice to pay more than $1 million in fees and expenses in a lawsuit that accused them of defaulting on a mining contract. U.S. District...
Kentucky Coronavirus Worker, Employer Relief Bill Signed by Governor
Apr 2 2020 // Legislation offering relief to workers and employers suffering economic damage from the coronavirus pandemic was signed by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday. The bill was put on the fast track by lawmakers last week as...
Virus Safety at Forefront in Indiana Tornado Cleanup
Apr 1 2020 // Crews and homeowners cleaning up after a weekend tornado swept a southwestern Indiana town are working under the watchful eye of local officials eager to make sure they adhere to social distancing amid the coronavirus...
National Weather Service Confirms EF-2 Tornado Struck Kentucky
Apr 1 2020 // A tornado hit Henderson County over the weekend, damaging homes and downing trees and electrical poles, but no injuries were reported, according to The Gleaner. On Sunday, the National Weather Service office in Paducah...
ONI Risk Partners Adds Wood as Commercial Insurance Risk Advisor in Kentucky
Mar 25 2020 // ONI Risk Partners, an EPIC Company, has hired Brian Woods as a Commercial Insurance Risk Advisor in Kentucky. Wood will consult with mid-to-large commercial insurance clients in the Louisville area to identify, assess, and...
Southeast Insurance Regulators Issue Industry Guidance for Coronavirus Outbreak
Mar 20 2020 // Insurance departments across the Southeast are notifying industry representatives of updated procedures and expectations in response to the coronavirus outbreak, while also acknowledging the potential for a serious impact...
Southern States Challenged by Increasing Acceptance of Medical Marijuana
Mar 17 2020 // Facing a potentially historic vote on whether to legalize medical marijuana in Kentucky, Republican lawmaker John Schickel is conflicted. A retired law enforcement officer, Schickel once steadfastly opposed medical...
University of Kentucky Reboots Computer Network After Month-Long Cyberattack
Mar 10 2020 // A month-long attack on the computer networks at Kentucky’s largest university system prompted officials to conduct a major reboot of the networks Sunday, officials said. Officials believe the prolonged cyberattack...
Report: Kentucky Highway Traffic Fatalities Increased in 2019
Feb 25 2020 // Highway traffic fatalities in Kentucky increased by 10 last year, according to a preliminary count. According to initial data, there were 734 fatalities in 2019, compared to 724 in 2018, the Kentucky Transportation...
Kentucky House Clears the Way for Legalizing Medical Marijuana
Feb 24 2020 // After years of setbacks, medical marijuana advocates cleared a historic hurdle Thursday when the Kentucky House voted to legalize the use of cannabis for medical purposes. The measure won House passage on a 65-30 vote...
Rock Slide Blamed for Fiery Derailment of Kentucky Train, Chemical Leak
Feb 18 2020 // A large rock slide on a rain-saturated mountain caused a fiery train derailment Thursday morning in eastern Kentucky that briefly trapped two crew members and caused a chemical leak into a river, authorities said. Two crew...
Kentucky Inches Closer to Legalizing Medical Marijuana
Feb 14 2020 // After years of setbacks, medical marijuana advocates in Kentucky gained momentum Wednesday when a House committee overwhelmingly approved a bill to legalize medical cannabis. The House Judiciary Committee advanced the...
15 Homes in Kentucky Evacuated After Semi-Truck Crash Causes Hazmat Spill
Feb 5 2020 // A semi-truck crashed Monday morning and began leaking a flammable liquid, leading emergency crews to evacuate about 15 homes in southern Kentucky, police said. The truck overturned and was partially hanging off a bridge...
Worker Killed at Amazon Hub Construction Site in Kentucky
Feb 4 2020 // A worker was killed at an Amazon delivery hub under construction at an airport in northern Kentucky, authorities said. The workplace accident occurred Saturday at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport,...
Kentucky Agencies Peel & Holland, Riddle Insurance & Subsidiary R. Barga Finalize Merger
Jan 30 2020 // Peel & Holland Insurance has merged with Riddle Insurance of Madisonville, Ky., and its subsidiary, R. Barga and Company Insurance of Benton, Ky. The companies provide business property and casualty insurance, surety...
Kentucky to Pilot Hemp Research Program for 1 More Year Before Expanding
Jan 28 2020 // Kentucky’s Department of Agriculture will continue operating its hemp program as a research pilot program for another year before transitioning to a commercial program, the agency said. Congress gave state...
Earthquake Felt in Eastern Tennessee, Kentucky
Jan 22 2020 // A small earthquake hit East Tennessee on Monday, officials said. The U.S. Geological Survey said a magnitude 3.8 earthquake struck near Fincastle, Tennessee in Campbell County. A USGS map showed it was felt around East...
New Kentucky Governor Restores Workplace Safety Board
Jan 13 2020 // Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is restoring a workplace safety board that was abolished by former Gov. Matt Bevin. Beshear said on Friday the move to reestablish the 12-member Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board is...
Wrongful Death Suit Alleges Gas Utility’s Neglect Led to Kentucky House Explosion
Jan 9 2020 // The deaths of three people in a Kentucky home explosion are the fault of a utility company that failed to respond adequately to concerns about the smell of gas, relatives of the explosion victims say in a lawsuit. The Nov....
