UPDATE: Boil water advisory lifted in Lincoln County
Close to 450 customers in the McKinney Water District area are affected by the line break.
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Sick and dying bird reports going down, cause still unknown
Over 2,000 reports of sick or dying birds have been given to the department’s online reporting system since it went online June 17.
Georgetown Community Hospital announces 2021 Mercy Award winner
Laura Bills, the award’s recipient has worked with LifePoint Health since 1999.
YMCA Black Achievers Programs
The YMCA of Central Kentucky black achievers program serves youth, grades 6-12, and is designed to develop future leadership potential and encourage youth to pursue higher education and career goals. Many program participants earn some pretty amazing scholarships! Director of the black achiever’s program, Cierra s. Spaulding gives us details. Categories: Community, GDK Guests Tags:
Hometown Hero: Volunteer Optometrist
Dr. Kenneth Cottrell volunteers his skills at Nathaniel Mission
Locals react to new CDC recommendations
The CDC updated guidelines on Tuesday recommending all people wear masks indoors again, regardless of vaccination status.
Lexington landlords urged to hold off on evictions ahead of moratorium lift
The CDC’s moratorium on evictions ends Sunday. Lexington officials are asking landlords to hold off.
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.