Kentucky
According to a nationally recognized job search engine, Richmond KY ranks as one of the top ten best cities in the United States for working families to make a living while taking care of their children. An article posted on Zippia.com lists off the cities in each state they report as being the best place […]
Panic and confusion was the scene yesterday afternoon at the Fayette Mall in Lexington. For many patrons, what started out as a normal shopping trip quickly escalated into a traumatic ordeal after gunshots rang throughout the building. Lexington Police Sgt. Donnell Gordon says that the shooting occurred around 4 p.m. Sunday in the central area […]
There may have been some clouds in the sky, but it didn’t rain on Madison Central freshman Campbell Doty’s Wish Reveal Parade Friday afternoon. The parade which saw parents, police, and even a princess, served as a reveal for Campbell’s wish which was granted by the Make a Wish Foundation. Campbell’s special wish revolved around […]
Earlier today, the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested 32 year-old Andrew Evans on charges related to child sexual abuse material. Evans was arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch began the investigation after discovering the suspect sharing images of child sexual exploitation online.The […]
A man was reported to the Kentucky State Police, Harlan Post on Sunday after it was alleged that he was attempting to sell a child at a gas station in Corbin. KSP investigators confirmed that Harry Day of Corbin had tried to sell the child for $2,500. A description and license plate of the vehicle […]
On Thursday afternoon, the Wolfe County Search & Rescue Team received an emergency call in regards to an injured hiker in the Cloud Splitter area in Menifee County. SRT members were dispatched to the subject’s location near the base of the mountain where they made contact with them. According to officials, the hiker slipped while […]
Kentucky State Police (KSP) is seeking to fill 30 full-time and part-time Telecommunicator positions at 14 various post locations across the Commonwealth. KSP Spokesperson Sergeant Josh Lawson says the agency is experiencing an unprecedented level of Telecommunicator vacancies. “It’s concerning for us to face this kind of shortage in one of the more critical areas […]
On Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that the Department for Local Government (DLG) had been awarded an additional $6 million from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act through the Economic Development Association (EDA). Funding will reimburse Kentucky’s 15 Area Development Districts (ADDs) for costs associated with the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). “Our […]
Secretary of State Michael Adams’ office has released a new way for Kentucky voters to register as poll workers for November’s general election. The Poll Worker Volunteer Portal is now available at www.govoteky.com. The portal passes an application on to the volunteer’s county clerk, who then will contact the volunteer. The number of poll workers […]
Many educators statewide once again found themselves in another dilemma yesterday evening, following Governor Andy Beshear’s recommendation to Kentucky schools that they wait to resume in-person classes until September 28th. The Madison County School Board of Education had previously revealed its plan to have in-person education beginning on the first day of school on August […]
The EKU presidential search committee made the unanimous recommendation that acting president Dr. David McFaddin be appointed as the university’s 14th president. This recommendation to the Board of Regents suggests that the current search for a new president be ended and the “interim” title be removed from McFaddin’s position. Approval must be agreed upon by […]
Following the discovery of a deceased male subject along the KY 552/railroad tracks intersection Saturday afternoon, Laurel County officials opened a death investigation. Investigators from the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office reported that 38 year-old Brandon North was apparently struck by a train and was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy was conducted on North’s […]
Systemwide, across its eight hospitals, physician offices, and other provider and outpatient locations, Baptist Health has passed the 100,000 mark in testing for COVID-19, having conducted 102,013 tests as of July 31. In Kentucky, 91,384 tests were performed, with an additional 10,629 tests in southern Indiana. The number compares to 621,206 tests conducted throughout Kentucky […]
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