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KY state lawmaker files bill to ban vaccine passports Hodgenville Representative Brandon Reed is pre-filing a bill to ban vaccine passports in Kentucky. The bill would prevent government entities, schools, and businesses from demanding proof of vaccination from individuals. Source: MG News Return to News
Louisa bank robber wanted Police have found the vehicle that was used in a bank robbery earlier this week in Louisa, and warrant is out for the suspect, 33-year-old Seth Frank. He’s accused of robbing the Citizens Bank of Kentucky on Thursday. Source: MG News Return to News
Lee County declares state of emergency Lee County officials are declaring a state of emergency. Flooding has severely impacted roads and bridges. Several roads are closed due to high water or mud slides. Source: MG News Return to News
KY Air Travel Increasing The number of travelers in and out of the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport continues to increase and airport officials are expecting a record number of travelers this summer.The travel industry was hit hard in 2020, but Louisville Region Airport Authority Director of Marketing and Air Service Development Anthony Gilmer…
KY COVID-19 Restrictions End Most of Kentucky’s COVID-19 restrictions have now ended.That includes capacity requirements for restaurants and other businesses, and the statewide mask mandate.Masks, however, are still required on public transportation and at schools, long-term care facilities and other locations that serve the “most vulnerable,” according to Gov. Andy Beshear.Kentucky senior centers also…
KY Road Project Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) officials said drivers in Morgan County may need to find an alternate route on Tuesday, June 15th.They say KY-946 will be closed at mile point 3.5, just east of Hall Road, between US 460 and KY 1010, while crews work to replace a drainage pipe.Officials said roadwork…
New Church Bell Earlier this year, Caney Baptist Church’s historic bell was stolen.Pastor Lawrence Baldridge says the original bell was not found, but a new bell is in its place after Chief Deputy Robby Slone of the Knott County Sheriff’s Office donated a bell.”It was an overwhelming feeling that I can’t explain, and I…
FEMA Help Centers With a June 23rd deadline looming today and Saturday, FEMA is once again holding their mobile help centers in Estill, Magoffin and Martin counties, where people are looking to get answers from the devastating floods months ago.So far on day one of the mobile support center in Estill County, it’s been…
Governor Beshear’s Mandates Kentucky’s top court is hearing arguments about Governor Andy Beshear’s COVID-19 related mandates and restrictions.It comes following the passage of several laws to reign in the governor’s emergency powers by the General Assembly, which led to Governor Beshear filing a lawsuit.The question is whether this is all a moot point or…
Waiving Park Fees For The Day The Daniel Boone National Forest in Kentucky is waiving fees on Saturday at all its recreation sites.The U.S. Forest Service says the day off from fees for visitors is to celebrate National Get Outdoors Day. Park officials say the day was established to offer an opportunity to explore…