KY AG Joins Anti-Defund Police Movement Attorney General Daniel Cameron has joined a 17-state coalition in sending a letter to President Trump, Attorney General Barr, and Congressional leadership condemning the “Defund the Police” movement and supporting the law-enforcement community…
Farm Technology For KY Gov. Andy Beshear has announced an international agreement with the Dutch government and other international partners to promote farm technology in Kentucky.The agreement was initiated by AppHarvest and involves other companies that Beshear said are…
Hazard Schools Prepare To Reopen Hazard Independent Schools released the first draft of their reopening plans for the fall in a Facebook live.Drafted by a healthy at schools team including people throughout the school system and health professionals.Sondra Combs,…
Roundup Chemical Case Bayer says that it will pay up to $10.9 billion to settle litigation over the weedkiller Roundup, which has faced thousands of lawsuits over claims it causes cancer.Bayer said it was also paying up to $1.22…
Hazard Veteran’s Employee Tests Positive Officials have confirmed that another employee of the Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center in Hazard has tested positive for COVID-19.The positive result comes from testing done last week per Governor Beshear’s request to test at…
NYC Marathon Cancelled The New York City Marathon scheduled for Nov. 1 has been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.New York Road Runners announced the cancellation of the world’s largest marathon Wednesday after coordinating with the mayor’s office and…
Annual Corbin Festival Cancelled Officials announced the cancellation of the annual NIBROC Festival in Corbin Wednesday morning.The event joins a growing list of festivals that have canceled this year due to COVID-19.In a news release, officials with the Southern…
KY School Students Wearing Masks If public school students cannot stay six feet apart, they will likely be required to wear face masks at school according to a report from the Lexington Herald-Leader.Kentucky Education Commissioner Kevin Brown said Monday…
Fourth Of July Happening In Hazard Downtown Hazard has looked different during the quarantine with events and gatherings canceled, but in a few weeks that will all change.“It will be the first thing we have had in Perry county…
Ferry Still Down A ferry in western Kentucky will still remain out of service a little longer, causing motorists to take long detours.The Dorena-Hickman Ferry extended a temporary closure for mechanical repairs through Tuesday. The ferry temporarily halted service…