Georgetown PD in search of shoplifter

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) – In Scott County, the search continues for a person accused of shoplifting. According to the Georgetown Police Department (GPD), the man pictured is accused of shoplifting at a store earlier today. If anyone has information on his identity, they are asked to contact the GPD by calling at 502-863-7820. Callers can remain anonymous. Officer R. Johnson…

Lawsuit challenges key part of new Kentucky education law

By Bruce Schreiner – Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky’s new law allowing scholarship tax credits to support private school tuition drew a court challenge Monday from an education group, which argues that the program is unconstitutional and undermines support for public schools. The legal showdown has been expected since the state’s Republican-dominated legislature passed the measure — House…

Morehead State graduate receives national grant

MOREHEAD, Ky. (MSU Public Affairs) – Morehead State graduate Skyler Toy from Salt Lick is the recipient of a Wiley Stay the Course Grant. Toy was one of 200 students nationwide to receive the grant. Wiley’s grant program provided $100,000 in funding to support student persistence in completing college degrees. She earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting at MSU this…