(LEX 18) — A young man was taken to the hospital after a shooting on Florida Street in Lexington Thursday. The victim’s injuries are non-life-threatening. Two people were detained for questioning, but have since been released. Police say right now, they have a very vague description of the suspects. The shooting happened around 7:40 p.m.… MORE
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New Rules for Fayette Co. H.S. Football Games
(LEX18)–Fayette County Public Schools announced changes its policy governing athletic events in the wake of a false gun scare at football game. Games will begin earlier and will students face new restrictions as part of the changes, district spokeswoman Lisa Deffendall said Thursday in announcing the shift. The changes follow a scare that sent spectators…… MORE
Some Truck Regulations Waived for Dorian Relief
(KYTC)–In anticipation of Hurricane Dorian and its potential to cause damage to the southeastern United States, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary Greg Thomas has waived certain regulations on commercial motor carriers involved in the relief effort. Secretary Thomas issued the emergency declaration that provides temporary regulatory relief for crews heading to the affected areas to deliver…… MORE
Good For You!
Congratulations to; Kaitlyn A. Howard and Joy D. Lowery of Madison County E-911. They recently graduated from the public Safety Dispatch Academy at the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training. Laura Hromyak Hendris, named Executive Director of the Kentucky legislative Ethics Commission. Rosalind Harris, Associate Professor in the University of Kentucky Department of Community Leadership…… MORE
The Doc is In
The Doc Is In – "Johnnie Jacobs" (Part 2) Last week we introduced you to Johnnie Jacobs, a career firefighter that was suffering from a chronic cough. This week we continue our story as Johnnie receives a diagnosis that would change his life. Emergency Physician, Dr. Ryan Stanton walks us through Johnnie's life or death…… MORE
Mosquito Spraying in 40504
(LFCHD)–To help control mosquitoes, the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department will conduct mosquito-spraying activities in the pre-dawn hours Sept. 5 in the 40504 ZIP code. The spraying is due to a high mosquito population found in monitoring a trap. Spraying will be done between 3-6 a.m. Thursday. For spraying to occur, the wind speed must be less…… MORE
The Doc is In
Dr. Ryan Stanton joins Jack Tuesday mornings at 6:50. The Doc Is In – "Johnnie Jacobs" (Part 1) This week we begin a 3-week series on a career firefighter that started having issues with a chronic cough. In part one of "The Doc Is In", Emergency Physician, Dr. Ryan Stanton introduces us to Johnnie Jacobs…… MORE
Good for You!
Congratulations to: Jon Rollin Bowen of Owensboro, Cathy A. Black of New York and A.C. Donahue of Somerset, all appointed to the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees. Wendy Jett, first place winner in the Carnegie Center Flash Fiction Contest for “Mama Says.” Darryl Brooks won first place in the Next Great Writer Contest for…… MORE
Trailer Catches Fire on I-64
(LEX 18) — Emergency crews shut down two eastbound lanes of Interstate Highway 64 early Monday morning after a semi-trailer truck caught fire. Officials said the fire was reported just after 2 a.m. near mile marker 88 east of Lexington. Kentucky Traffic Cabinet officials said the right and center eastbound lanes were expected to be…… MORE
UK Faculty and Staff Researcher Accused of “Research Misconduct”
(UK)– Two professors and a staff research scientist are responsible for significant research misconduct in a number of scholarly papers, an internal investigation at the University of Kentucky has concluded. As a result, UK will seek retraction of the publications in question and, absent their agreement to resign, begin a University process to terminate the…… MORE
