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5 days ago
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Deadline to apply for disaster relief extended for Kentucky counties
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- The deadline for Kentuckians to apply for disaster relief has been extended for those impacted by severe storms in April. Wind turbine project moves forward in Henderson Governor Andy Beshear says that the request for a 30-day extension was approved on Wednesday. Kentuckians who reside in counties that received federal approval for individual assistance may be eligible. The deadline to apply is now July 25. Henderson, Union and Webster, Daviess, Hopkins, Muhlenberg, McLean, and Christian counties in Western Kentucky are among the counties eligible for individual assistance. Individuals who were living or working in the affected areas and became unemployed or had work interrupted as a result of April's flooding are eligible to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance. To file a claim, visit the Kentucky Career Center website at or call 502-564-2900. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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17-05-2025
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Unemployed due to Kentucky flooding? Deadline to apply for help extended
FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) — On Friday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that a request to extend the registration period for those impacted by February flooding was approved. Disaster survivors left unemployed by the disastrous February flooding now have until May 27 to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). In a news release, state leaders encouraged those affected to file an initial claim at the Kentucky Career Center website. Unemployed due to Kentucky flooding? Deadline to apply for help extended Annual cornhole tournament held for central Kentuckians in need of healthcare access New signs unveiled in Lexington to honor bicentennial of Revolutionary War hero's visit State officials said DUA is available for people who: Worked or were self-employed, or were scheduled to begin work or self-employment Can no longer work or perform services because of physical damage or destruction to their place of employment as a direct result of a disaster, which can also include the physical inaccessibility of the place of employment due to its closure by the federal, state, or local government in immediate response to the disaster Have established that their work or self-employment, which can no longer be performed, was their primary source of income Do not qualify for regular unemployment insurance benefits from any state Cannot work or resume self-employment because of an injury as a direct result of the disaster As a result of the disaster, they became the breadwinner or major supporter of a household because of the death of the head of the household According to a news release, DUA is available for 28 weeks of unemployment, as long as it continues to be a direct result of the disaster. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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01-05-2025
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Public asked to comment on Owensboro-Daviess County transportation projects
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Owensboro officials are asking for the public to provide feedback for a planning document covering transportation projects over the next 25 years. The Owensboro-Daviess County Metropolitan Planning Organization released their Metropolitan Transportation Plan outlining planning projects for 2026 to 2050. Highlights of these projects include the reconstruction of Fairview Drive, Thruston-Dermont Road and Ky-54 by 2031 as well as a new interchange on I-165 and the reconstruction of U.S. 60 and U.S. 231 at Maceo. The planning document can be viewed online here. Residents can send comments by email here or leave a message by calling 270-852-1305. Officials say they also have three public meetings planned for this month at the following times: May 7 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Kentucky Career Center in Owensboro May 15 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Green River Area Development District May 27 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Daviess County Public Library Eyewitness News. Everywhere you are. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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13-03-2025
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Need to file for unemployment insurance in Kentucky? Here's what to know about the process
Losing your job can be scary and stressful, and applying for unemployment can feel complicated, overwhelming and confusing — but you're not alone. Many Americans have found themselves in this position over the years, especially since the pandemic. Unemployment insurance takes tax money paid into the system by employers and uses it to provide benefits to employees who have lost their jobs. State governments run the unemployment insurance system, though the federal Department of Labor oversees it in all 50 states. Here's everything you need to know about unemployment insurance in Kentucky. To be eligible for unemployment insurance in Kentucky you must: Be unemployed or working less than full-time Have earned enough money to establish a valid claim Be unemployed through no fault of your own Be able to work, available for work, and looking for work According to the Kentucky Career Center, applying for unemployment insurance could be up to a two week process. Day one begins with your initial application. On day two, the Office of Unemployment Insurance will determine if you have a valid claim. If you meet all qualifications, you will receive a letter of the potential payment as early as day three or as late as day 12. The day after you receive that letter you can request your first benefit payment. As long as there are no disqualifying factors, the first payment will be generated by either direct deposit or check within two to five days. In order to file for unemployment insurance in Kentucky you will need the following information: Personal information: Social Security OR Alien Registration Number Date of Birth Complete Mailing Address Phone Number Employer information (for the past 18 months): Business/Company Name Business/Company Mailing Address Business/Company Phone Number Dates of Employment The reason you are no longer working for EACH employer You may also need: If you worked in other states: List of states in which you worked. If you worked for a Temporary Agency: Name/Address of Temporary Agency. If you worked for the Federal Government: Agency Name; Component name; Copy of your Standard Form (SF8, SF50). If you were in the US Military: Copy of your DD214 Member 4. If you worked through a skilled trade union: Name of contractor Before accessing the Unemployment Insurance system to file a claim, every claimant must pass verification. To deter fraud, the Kentucky Office of Unemployment Insurance utilizes a third-party vendor, to verify the identity of every Unemployment Insurance claimant. You can file an unemployment insurance claim online, over the phone or in-person. You can find the unemployment claims portal at Online filing hours are: Monday-Friday: 7 a.m. – 7 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. You can also apply by calling 502-564-2900 Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Anyone younger than 18 must file by phone using the number above. If you'd like to apply in person the following Kentucky Career Center locations offer unemployment insurance services: 1324 Madison Ave., Covington 2473 Fortune Drive, Lexington Fake unemployment filing websites have been reported in the past. These sites are designed to steal your personal information or charge you a fee, so it is important to be cautious when applying for unemployment and ensure you're on the right website. The Kentucky Career Center recommends keeping the following points in mind in order to avoid scams: Make sure you are on a '. website when filing a Kentucky unemployment insurance claim. KCC services are free. KCC will never charge a fee. Only trust unemployment insurance-related emails that are sent from an @ address. Example: It is important that anyone receiving unemployment insurance benefits knows their Rights and Responsibilities. You can read the full Claimant Guide here. This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Am I eligible for unemployment? How to file for unemployment in Kentucky
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01-03-2025
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Some Kentuckians out of work due to floods can apply for special unemployment payments
Disaster unemployment assistance will be available to people who are out of work in 11 Kentucky counties because of flooding, landslides and related weather from earlier in February. Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Friday that both unemployed and self-employed people in Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Harlan, Knott, Lee, Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry and Pike counties can apply for assistance if they became unemployed or had their jobs interrupted because of the natural disaster that began with the storms of Feb. 14. President Donald Trump approved Beshear's request for an expedited major disaster declaration in those counties Feb. 25, allowing for individual assistance and public assistance for local governments to be made available. The state said other counties could be added based on further assessments of the damage. The unemployment assistance is available to people who lost their primary source of income because they were injured in the disaster or because the disaster destroyed or damaged their workplace. People who 'became the breadwinner or major supporter of a household because of the death of the head of the household' in the disaster can also apply, Beshear's office said in a news release. 'In order to qualify for DUA benefits, claimants in eligible counties must show that their employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a direct result of the disaster and that they are not otherwise eligible for regular unemployment insurance benefits under state or federal law,' the release states. 'Farmers and other self-employed individuals who traditionally are ineligible for unemployment insurance (UI) benefits may qualify for DUA. 'To receive DUA benefits, the federal program requires individuals to provide documents, including a copy of their most recent federal or state income tax forms or check stubs, a bill showing their physical address at the time of the disaster and a photo ID. All required documentation must be submitted within 21 days from the date the individual's DUA application is filed.' The benefits include up to 28 weeks of unemployment, through Aug. 30, 2025, 'as long as the individual's unemployment continues to be a direct result of the disaster,' the news release stated. The deadline to apply is April 25. To apply, visit the Kentucky Career Center website or call 502-875-0442. Individuals and business owners who suffered losses in the disaster in the 11 designated counties can also apply for help by visiting calling 800-621-3362 or by using the FEMA App. Every one of Kentucky's 120 counties reported flooding after 3 to 8 inches of rain fell on the state beginning the night of Feb. 14, prompting more than 1,000 emergency rescues in the first 24 hours. Kentucky's death toll from the flooding and frigid temperatures that followed it stood at 23 as of Wednesday. Beshear, feds trade compliments as Secretary Kristi Noem tours Kentucky flood damage
