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Kentucky voter registration sees March increase

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With the 2026 Primary Election just over a month away, voter registration in Kentucky saw another surge in March.

The Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office says voter registration saw a net increase of 4,042 voters in the month of March, with 9,839 new voters added to the rolls.

According to the Secretary of State’s Office, Republican registration in March increased by 2,526 voters, and independent or other registration increased by 2,071. Democratic registration decreased by 636 voters. Republican registration makes up 48 percent of the state electorate, Democratic registration makes up 41 percent, and independent or other makes up 11 percent.

The Secretary of State’s Office says 5,797 voters were removed from the rolls in March. 4,697 were deceased, 447 moved out of state, and 493 were convicted felons.

Unregistered Kentuckians have until April 20 to register to vote in the primary election. Kentuckians registered prior to January 1 must wait until after the primary to change their party affiliation. You can register or check your registration status by visiting govote.ky.gov, or by contacting your county clerk’s office.

Two charged following theft of explosives from construction site

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Two people are in custody after an investigation into stolen explosives from a Louisville construction site.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Kentucky says James Culver and Lasierra Chesher, both of Louisville, were charged by complaint Friday with stealing explosive material, possession of explosive material by a prohibited person, and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Culver and Chesher allegedly stole approximately 438 pounds of explosives from a construction site off of Old Bardstown Road. Culver allegedly broke the locks securing the explosives and the two transported the explosives to another person’s residence before returning home, where they were later found with a box of blasting caps. Following a tip to law enforcement, agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Louisville Metro Police Department approached the two, at which time Culver attempted to flee. After being apprehended, Culver admitted to his involvement in the theft.

After executing a search warrant at Culver and Chesher’s residence, the ATF recovered a .22 caliber rifle along with various caliber ammunition. They also recovered a shockwave exploding target, multiple explosive labels, and instructional materials. Culver was found to be prohibited from possessing a firearm due to a previous felony conviction.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office says Culver faces up to 35 years in prison and Chesher faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted on all charges. The ATF and LMPD’s investigation is ongoing.

Breckinridge County site included in KPDI funding

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Breckinridge County is among the counties included in the latest round of funding from the Kentucky Product Development Initiative.

According to a release from the Kentucky Governor’s Office, 16 projects across 18 counties were approved for a combined $12.4 million to support speed-to-market and site development initiatives.

“We need to make sure that we can run the natural gas line, the water, the sewer, make sure it has power, maybe we do grading, maybe we run the access road, but the idea was that we could look at a company and say ‘We’re not shovel ready, we’re build ready. You choose us at this site and we’ll have you open six months faster than anywhere else in the country.,’” said Governor Andy Beshear during Thursday’s Team Kentucky Update. Kentucky continues to be a leader in site and building development initiatives, laying the groundwork for continued economic momentum and further job opportunities.”

The Governor’s Office says the KPDI “provides funding for local communities to boost investment in site and building upgrades to support future, well-paying jobs and economic growth across the commonwealth.”

Breckinridge County United Inc., through the Breckinridge County Fiscal Court, was approved for $318,237 in state funding for the acquisition of infrastructure and road improvements on an 81-acre site currently owned by the organization.

Learn more about the funding program at kpdi.ky.gov.

Registration open for Stephen Foster Drama Association summer camps

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Registration is open for the Stephen Foster Drama Association’s Youth Performing Arts Academy.

The Drama Association will be hosting three distinct camps, each centered of a different theatre production, with participants learning core theatre skills including solo and ensemble singing, choreography, ensemble work, and more.

The first available session is the Annie Day Camp for grades 2nd through 8th, happening on July 10. Campers will get a backstage tour of the Drama Association’s production of Annie and will get the opportunity to learn the basics of vocals, choreography, acting, and designing props and playbills.

The second session is Dare to Dream Junior: A Disney Musical Revue Camp for grades 2nd through 12th happening July 20 through 26. Campers will participate in acting and vocal workshops, solo and ensemble singing, choreography, and ensemble work. The camp concludes with a public performance of the show on July 26.

The third session is the Winnie the Pooh KIDS Camp for grades 2nd through 8th, happening August 24 through 29. Campers will engage in similar lessons and workshops as the Dare to Dream session, ending with a public performance of Winnie the Pooh KIDS on August 29.

All sessions will be held at the J. Dan Talbott Amphitheatre in Bardstown. Visit www.stephenfoster.com/academy for more information and to register.