Weekend Storms Some storms made quite a splash over the weekend.“We had one person that drove into high water. Her car stalled out in the water. She was rescued by an off-duty Georgetown Firefighter, but she was rescued before any crews could get there after the 911 call was made.”Scott County EMA Director Mike…
Father’s Day At The Zoo Fathers will get free admission to the Louisville Zoo on Father’s Day.According to a news release from the zoo, kids can bring their fathers to the admission windows to receive a free ticket.No advanced reservation is required.Attractions include the zoo’s newest father – gray seal Boone – and his…
State Parole Board A Kentucky prosecutor went to court Monday to try and stop a recent policy change by the State Parole Board. The change would give dozens of convicted killers another chance at parole, some as early as next month.When we found out about that change, a commonwealth’s attorney told WKYT’s Victor Puente…
Online License Renewal In KY You can now renew your driver’s or motorcycle license online in Kentucky.Governor Andy Beshear made the announcement Monday.“This is a dramatic step forward for customer convenience – the ability to go online to renew your driving credential and save yourself a trip to a licensing office if you don’t…
Knott County 4th Of July Officials in Knott County are excited to announce their 4th of July Family Fun Community Event.To celebrate Independence Day, the event will take place at the Sportsplex where folks in the community will be greeted with live music, food, and a plethora of activities both kids and parents can…
Lee County Schools Maskless Lee County School District officials posted on Facebook Sunday that the district is no longer requiring masks or face coverings to be worn by staff or students.Officials said they are no longer required to report numbers of staff or students who contract COVID-19 or are in quarantine to the state…
State’s Revenue Collections Kentucky officials say the state’s revenue collections in May continued to far outpace last year’s pandemic-battered performance.State Budget Director John Hicks said Thursday that General Fund receipts last month rose nearly 57% – or nearly $443 million – above the amount collected in May 2020.He says receipts have grown by 14%…
KY Mandates Lifted Most mandates and restrictions are ending for COVID-19 across Kentucky, but not all.Governor Andy Beshear signed an executive order on Friday to return to full capacity for all venues and events and lifting the mask mandate for both vaccinated and unvaccinated people in most settings. There are exceptions for jails, long-term…
Greenbriar Trail West Virginia’s Greenbrier River Trail has been designated as a national recreation trail, federal officials said.The trail adds more 78 miles to the National Trails System, a network of more than 1,300 existing trails across the U.S., a statement from the Interior Department said. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland says tThe Greenbrier River…
Baffert has until next week to resolve lawsuit over positive drug test Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert now has until Wednesday to come to a resolution in his legal battle with the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission. Earlier this week, Baffert sued the commission on the grounds that his Derby-winning horse, Medina Spirit, was…