The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is launching a new program today to expand options on remote renewal of driver’s licenses and ID cards.
The revamped main-in program will offer renewal of a four-year drivers license. Hard-copy cards will be mailed within 10 to 15 business days after successful processing. Renewal forms as well as more details about the program can be found at drive.ky.gov.
The Kentucky Association of Broadcasters recently announced the finalists for the 2021 Excellence in Broadcasting Awards. Radio station WQXE is a finalist for three different categories including Best Digital Product for the program “Furever Friends” with Afternoon Personality Adam Fuller, Best Morning Show with Brian Walker and Trisha Caudill in the morning, and for the prestigious “Station of the Year” award.
“We are super excited to be a finalist for these KBA awards. It affirms the hard work that we do everyday to provide the best for our listeners and dedication to our communities,” stated Marketing Specialist Jennifer Meyers. KBA’s Excellence in Broadcasting Awards honor the hard work, accomplishments, careers and personal contributions of Kentucky’s broadcasters and broadcast partners. The winners will be announced during a virtual awards ceremony in November.
Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal collision in Breckinridge County.
Yesterday afternoon, the Breckinridge County Sheriff’s office requested assistance with a collision near the 3500 block of South KY 259 near Harned.
According to the news release, the preliminary investigation revealed that Anthony Coogle of Leitchfield was operating a 2005 Ford Taurus when he turned onto the roadway and into the path of a 2013 Ford Escape. The Escape traveling eastbound on KY 259, was operated by James Miller of Hardinsburg. After colliding, Coogle’s vehicle struck a 2006 ford f-350 traveling in the westbound lane.
Coogle was transported to the Breckinridge Memorial Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. The operator of the f-350 was not injured.
The collision remains under investigation by reconstructionist Trooper Brad Holloman.
A fatal crash on I-65 in Bullitt County currently has traffic at a standstill. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 5 reported the crash at mile marker 116 earlier this morning. According to Shepherdsville Major Pawley, there is one confirmed fatality. The interstate is shut down in both directions, and Preston Highway is also backed up. The Shepherdsville accident reconstruction team is currently assessing the scene, and the roadway is expected to be closed for several hours.
Ford Motor Company is bringing 5,000 jobs to Hardin County. Ford and SK Innovation will build two electric battery plants in Glendale, investing 5.8 billion dollars. Governor Andy Beshear says this is the single largest investment in the history of our state. State Representative Jim Duplessis is also excited about what this means.
“It’s going to help us fund schools, help us fund roads and other infrastructure. I am extremely excited. The state is going to invest in ECTC up to 30 million dollars, maybe more to help train the new workers we’re going to need.”
More details will be announced at a press conference at 4:30 this afternoon in Frankfort.
