Posted by Alisha Nelson on Jul 22, 2010
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for the Commonwealth of Kentucky on Tuesday, July 21, 2010 after severe thunderstorms and deadly flash flooding in a number of Kentucky counties on July 17 and 20th. Gov. Beshear also signed an executive order to implement Kentucky’s price-gouging laws statewide.
“Gov. Beshear and I both want to ensure that Kentuckians who are suffering as a result of these deadly storms are not victimized a second time by unscrupulous businesses,” General Conway said. “I will investigate and prosecute those who seek excessive profits during times of emergency.”
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Posted by John Humphress on Jul 21, 2010
On Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at approximately 2:14 PM Campbellsville Police responded to Green River Plaza near Taylor County Bank. There was a report of a man with a gun pulled on another person in a vehicle in the parking lot.
It was reported that Ben Begley of Campbellsville allegedly pointed a gun at Ricky Burton of Campbellsville.
Begley was arrested and charged with Robbery & Wanton Endangerment. Begley was lodged at the Taylor County Detention Center.
Agencies Involved: Campbellsville Police, KSP
Arresting Officer: Patrolman Nelson Bishop
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Posted by John Humphress on Jul 21, 2010
FRANKFORT, Ky. – (July 12, 2010) – Forest landowners suffered extensive damage from the 2009 ice storm and many are still left wondering what to do to restore damaged forests. In an effort to provide additional assistance to these landowners, the Kentucky Division of Forestry (KDF)—through a federal grant from the U.S. Forest Service—has partnered with the Kentucky Division of Conservation and local conservation districts.
The partnership has enabled conservation districts to hire contractors to supplement assistance available from the Division of Forestry. These contractors are available to help private forest landowners throughout central and western Kentucky. They work closely with division foresters and, like division foresters, are available to provide assistance to forest landowners at no cost.
Private forest landowners seeking advice on managing their woodlands are asked to contact the Division of Forestry office that serves their area. Either the division or the contractors will come out, develop management plans, and work with landowners to help them achieve their objectives. If cost-share money is available, they can help landowners understand the requirements and completion of the practice after the landowner receives approval.
For more information or to request forestry assistance, please contact your local KDF office or visit www.forestry.ky.gov.
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