Regional

The Kentucky State Police will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints in the counties of Oldham, Trimble, Henry, Owen, Carroll and Gallatin during the period of May 21 - June 4, 2012.

The intent of a traffic safety checkpoint is to provide for high visibility public safety service, focusing on vehicular equipment deficiencies, confirming appropriate registration of vehicles and the licensing of drivers.  Violations of law or other public safety issues that arise shall be addressed in accordance with Kentucky traffic and regulatory laws.
 

FRANKFORT, Ky. - The Kentucky Division of Water encourages Kentuckians during National Drinking Water Week, May 6-12, to practice water conservation every day of the year.

Water is a crucial natural resource. Without water, there would be no life on Earth. Water also affects our health, lifestyle and economic well being. Consider just a few of the many ways we use water - sanitation and hygiene, food preparation, recreation, industry and agriculture, transportation, energy production, sewage treatment, and many more.

WASHINGTON -- An Obama administration proposal, which would have restricted child labor on farms, was withdrawn last week after criticism from agricultural groups.

The rules, which were supported by child labor advocates, would have banned children younger than 16 from using most power-driven farm equipment, including tractors, if they had not taken a training course.

The proposal also would have prevented those younger than 18 from working in feed lots, grain bins and stockyards.