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Lincoln Trail District unemployment for July consistent with previous year

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Unemployment rates in the Lincoln Trail District in July trended mostly in line with where they were the year prior.

The Kentucky Center for Statistics says unemployment rates decreased in 87 counties, increased in 18, and stayed the same in 15 when comparing July 2026 with July 2025.

The state unemployment average for July was 5.1 percent. That’s down from the 5.6 percent average reported in June and the July 2025 average of 5.3 percent.

Hardin County’s unemployment rate for July came in above the state average at 5.8 percent. That is a decrease from the June rate of 6.3 percent but is up from July 2025 when the rate was reported at 5.4 percent.

Breckinridge County’s unemployment rate for July came in above the state average at 5.6 percent. That is down from both the June rate of 6.2 percent and the July 2025 rate of 6 percent.

The unemployment average for the Lincoln Trail District in July was 5.5 percent. Grayson County posted the highest unemployment rate in the district at 6.6 percent. Washington County posted the lowest unemployment rate in the district at 4.6 percent.

Learn more about how the unemployment rate is calculated and find more labor market information by visiting kystats.ky.gov.

Beshear recognizes KSP Post Four trooper from I-65 rescue

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A Kentucky State Police Post Four trooper was recognized by Governor Andy Beshear for his life-saving efforts after a traffic collision near Elizabethtown.

Beshear named Trooper Blaine Miller this week’s Team Kentucky All-Star during Thursday’s Team Kentucky Update.

On August 14, Miller responded to the scene of a two-vehicle collision near the 87-mile marker on Interstate 65 South. Upon arrival, he found an overturned vehicle that was beginning to catch fire with four siblings (Samantha, Joshua, Sarah, and Savannah Bloom of Louisville) trapped inside.

“Thinking quickly, Trooper Miller broke the vehicle’s front windshield and pulled them all to safety,” Beshear said. “Thankfully, they had only minor injuries. Once the Blooms were removed from the vehicle, Trooper Miller and a good Samaritan at the scene used a fire extinguisher to put out smoke coming from the vehicle’s engine.”

Beshear thanked Miller for stepping in.

“His actions are an example to all of us, and he represents the selflessness of Kentucky law enforcement officers,” Beshear said. “These heroes will do whatever it takes to save a life and make sure their neighbors are safe.”

Beshear said Miller and the Blooms both credited the fact that all four siblings were wearing seat belts with preventing more serious injury, and reminded all Kentuckians to always buckle up.

Kentuckians reminded of the importance of vaccination as measles outbreak continues

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Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services Secretary Dr. Steven Stack says despite the state seeing more confirmed cases of measles in any year since 1991, the message from health officials remains a simple one.

“We urge everyone to get vaccinated,” Stack said. “These vaccines are safe, they are proven, and in fact they led to the United States in the year 2000 being declared as a measles elimination country.”

Stack provided an update on the ongoing measles outbreak in the commonwealth during Thursday’s Team Kentucky Update. 25 cases have been confirmed, including five in Washington County. All cases in the outbreak have been in individuals who were not vaccinated against measles.

Stack said vaccination not only protects you, it protects others around you.

“The disease is incredibly contagious, as we’ve said before,” Stack said. “One person in an unvaccinated community would spread it to about 18 other people.”

If you believe you are infected with measles, avoid others to protect them from exposure and contact your medical provider. Find more information on the outbreak at CHFS.ky.gov.