Knott County Schools Reopening Plans Knott County Schools have detailed their plan for reopening for the Fall semester. In a Facebook post Wednesday, they announced that the school district would reopen on Monday, August 24th. For parents who have concerns about their students attending in-person classes, a virtual learning environment will be available. Online…
Two Arrested on Drug Charges Following a traffic stop on Tuesday night, two people are facing drug charges. London Police stopped the pair for not having a visible registration plate. A search of the vehicle located a hidden plastic bag of meth. Following the traffic stop, police obtained a search warrant for a hotel…
Horse Owner & Breeder Banned From Race Course Keeneland Race Course has banned prominent horse owner and breeder Tom VanMeter from the premises. The move comes after VanMeter allegedly made a racist post on social media. VanMeter issued a statement say he was wrong and disgusted by his actions. CEO of the National Throroughbred…
Overturned Semi A tractor-trailer hauling lumber overturned this morning in Pulaski County killing a Michigan woman who was a passenger in the semi. The accident happened around 1 a.m. when the truck overturned on Kentucky 90 near US 27. The driver was flown to University of Kentucky Hospital with various injuries. Kentucky 90 was…
Local Health Departments Report More COVID-19 Cases New COVID-19 cases were reported Wednesday by a number of local health departments. Six confirmed cases were reported by the Kentucky River Distrist Health Department. The Cumberland Valley District Health Department confirmed four new cases. And seven new cases were reported by the Laurel County Health Department.…
Homemade Fireworks Explosion In KY Officials in Kentucky have identified a homeowner who was killed in an explosion allegedly sparked by homemade fireworks, authorities said.The victim was identified as Kelly Zilisch, 53, according to Hardin County Coroner Dr. William Lee.At least seven people were inside Zilisch’s Elizabethtown home when there was an explosion at…
Emergency Room Visits Pikeville Medical Center doctors are urging caution as the summer weather creates more patient visits to the hospital’s emergency department.According to John Fleming, D.O., the department has seen a lot of hiking injuries and ATV injuries among other things.He said staying cautious and being prepared are the best defense against injury.…
KY Basketball Season Kentucky has added UAB and Marshall to its nonconference men’s basketball schedule next season.Kentucky announced on its athletics website Tuesday that the Wildcats will host UAB on Dec. 6 and Marshall on Dec. 29.UAB will play at Kentucky for the second straight season. The Wildcats defeated the Blazers 69-58 on Nov.…
GE Expansion In KY GE Appliances announced Tuesday that it plans to expand production and add 260 new jobs at its manufacturing complex in Louisville, Kentucky.A $62 million investment will expand production of washers, dryers, dishwashers and refrigerators in the 750-acre manufacturing complex known as Appliance Park, the company said in a statement. …
Trooper Contest The American Association of State Troopers (AAST) annual contest is here.The Kentucky State Police (KSP) are seeking the national title for ‘Best Looking Cruiser’.KSP is competing against state law enforcement agencies across the country.KSP’s photo entry features a 2019 Dodge Charger on the Oakley Collins Memorial Bridge in Greenup County, Ky. The…