Posted by Alisha Nelson on Dec 1, 2010
The Kentucky State Police will begin accepting donations of non-perishable food items on Dec. 5 for its “Cram The Cruiser” food drive. The agency hopes to collect a state police cruiser full of food at its headquarters location in Frankfort and at each of its 16 posts throughout the state. The food will be distributed to local shelters, churches or other organizations serving those in need during the holiday season. Visit the KSP website at kentuckystatepolice.org for a listing of the post locations.
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Posted by John Humphress on Dec 1, 2010
KSP Trooper John Boyd is investigating a collision that occurred on 11-30-2010 at 6:48pm EST on KY 210, 7 miles west of Campbellsville. Courtney M Warren, age 18 of Campbellsville, was operating a 2003 Ford car when she pulled into the path of a 2000 Honda van operated by Carrie M. Thompson, age 73 of Louisville. Linda Cook age 86 of Louisville was a passenger in the Thompson vehicle and was transported by Taylor County Rescue to Taylor Regional Hospital. Both drivers and passenger were belted.
Trooper Boyd was assisted at the scene by Taylor County Fire, and Rescue.
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Posted by John Humphress on Nov 30, 2010
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 24, 2010) — Unemployment rates fell in 113 Kentucky counties between October 2009 and October 2010, according to the Kentucky Office of Employment and Training, an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet.
Woodford County recorded the lowest jobless rate in the Commonwealth at 6.6 percent. It was followed by Webster County, 7 percent; Fayette and Livingston counties, 7.2 percent each; Carlisle County, 7.3 percent; Calloway and Oldham counties, 7.4 percent each; Larue County, 7.5 percent; Franklin County, 7.6 percent; and Caldwell, Rowan and Shelby counties, 7.8 percent each.
Magoffin County recorded the state’s highest unemployment rate — 16.8 percent. It was followed by Jackson County, 14.9 percent; Menifee County, 13.9 percent; McCreary County, 13.4 percent; Powell County, 12.9 percent; Clay and Grayson counties, 12.8 percent each; Wayne County, 12.5 percent; Wolfe County, 12.4 percent; and Leslie County, 12.2 percent.
Unemployment statistics are based on estimates and are compiled to measure trends rather than actually to count people working. Civilian labor force statistics include non-military workers and unemployed Kentuckians who are actively seeking work. They do not include unemployed Kentuckians who have not looked for employment within the past four weeks. The statistics in this news release are not seasonally adjusted to allow for comparisons between United States, state and county figures.
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