Numerous COVID statistics increase in Tuesday’s daily report
The number of counties in the ‘red’ category for high incidence rates continues to increase as it goes from 23 to 28.
Richmond woman turns 100
Today, Ann Young and her family celebrated her legacy at Morning Pointe Richmond, a senior living community.
Department of Fish and Wildlife discuss COVID and economic impact before joint committee
Fishing and hunting license sales alone fund 48 percent of the department’s budget.
Wolfe County Search and Rescue responds to hiker on Rock Bridge Trail
A post on the Wolfe County Search & Rescue Team Facebook page detailed the rescue from around 11:30 a.m. on July 27.
CDC reverses course on indoor masks in some parts of US
The CDC also recommended indoor masks for all teachers, staff, students and visitors to schools, regardless of vaccination status.
Floyd County man charged with 20 counts of possessing child porn, 1 count distribution
The KSP Electronic Crime Branch started the investigation following its finding the suspect uploading sexually explicit images online.
KSP searching for Trigg County murder suspect
James Gentry Jr. should be considered dangerous as his charges include Murder, Robbery, and Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon.
Public workshop planned to discuss potential dam removal
Department seeks input on Elkhorn Creek dam near Georgetown.
Pickup truck crashes into home in Perry County
The pickup truck ended up inside the house after crashing through the front.
Kentucky Poor People’s Campaign call for “moral revival”
Monday, members of the Poor People’s Campaign rallied outside Senator McConnell’s office in Lexington and Senator Paul’s office in Bowling Green as part of “Moral Mondays.” The group is calling on the senators to pass the “For The People Act,” or H. R. 1, which would expand voting rights and ban partisan gerrymandering.
New FCPS superintendent says his main goal is to continue in-person learning
Dr. Demetrus Liggins says creating guidance for in-person learning is his first priority.
UPDATE: Governor Beshear recommends schools mask up this fall
The governor recommended requiring all students and adults to wear masks as the positivity rate and hospitalizations go up.
Morgan County Sheriff’s K9 unit receives body armor donation
The vest was donated by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., a non-profit organization.
UPDATE: Power has been restored to Berea after large outage
Berea Utilities lost one phase of the transmission line feeding the city, resulting in the power outage.
Early morning Lexington car theft turns into shooting
The robbery happened at Kenesaw Drive around 1:30 a.m. Monday morning
Three African American historic sites receive $150,000 to help with preservation
The National Trust for Historic Preservation announced that 40 grants totaling over $3 million will be distributed nationally.
Authorities searching for missing Danville woman
Hayley Jasper has been missing since May 7.
Fire crews in Lawrenceburg fight storage unit fire
Once on the scene, crews found a working fire in a large storage unit building with heavy smoke.
Fayette County’s new superintendent issues optimistic statement on first day
Dr. Liggins showed his appreciation towards the community, his focus on making the district the best it can be and the importance of coming together.
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Kentucky Lottery sales and winnings records shattered
Lottery proceeds to the Commonwealth fund a variety of college scholarship and grant programs, including the popular KEES scholarship
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Lexington’s Lee Kiefer makes history, wins gold in women’s individual foil
Lexington’s Lee Keifer became the first American in the U.S. Olympic history to medal in individual foil and third in fencing.
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