Safety

Kentucky Republican seeks to add coercive control to protective order statute

BY: - August 23, 2024

If you or someone you know has experienced domestic violence, call the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.? You can also contact any of Kentucky’s 15 domestic violence programs.? A Northern Kentucky Republican intends to file a bill that would add coercive control to Kentucky’s protective […]

Kentucky lawmakers hear about efforts to resolve dispute over access to abuse, neglect records

BY: - July 30, 2024

FRANKFORT — Kentucky’s Cabinet for Health and Family Services and the state auditor’s office said Tuesday they are open to entering a memorandum of understanding to ensure the office of the ombudsman has the access it needs to a computer system that stores information about abuse and neglect cases.? The two parties are still hashing […]

IT glitch causing delays in flights, business operations globally

BY: - July 19, 2024

Air travel, banking, media and hospital systems are just some of the industries affected by a bug in a software update that has scrambled business operations for many globally Friday morning. Many of those who use Microsoft Windows are likely experiencing a “blue screen of death” or an error page. The issue is due to […]

School ‘guardians’ bill advances despite GOP lawmaker’s call for more input from law enforcement

BY: - February 29, 2024

FRANKFORT — A Republican bill aimed at increasing school security by enlisting armed “guardians” was approved by a Senate committee Thursday, despite concerns raised by Republican Sen. Danny Carroll, a former police officer, who called for more input from law enforcement. Kentucky senator wants to expand school safety law with ‘guardians’ and mental health reports […]

Lexington leaders appeal for peace in Mideast, mutual respect at home

BY: - December 12, 2023

Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton on Tuesday released a joint statement with religious, civic and business leaders in Kentucky’s second-largest city appealing for peace in Gaza and Israel and respect for a diversity of views at home. Gorton, Lexington Police Chief Lawrence Weathers and a group of Jewish, Muslim and Palestinian leaders in Lexington have been […]

Harvey to retire as Justice and Public Safety Cabinet secretary

BY: - December 7, 2023

Kerry Harvey, the secretary of the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, will retire at the end of January.? Gov. Andy Beshear, who was recently reelected, made the announcement during his weekly press conference Thursday. The governor thanked Harvey for his service and added that Harvey’s decision was “his choice and his choice alone.”? “He has […]

One arts gathering flees, another cancels after confrontation in Harlan County

BY: - August 23, 2023

This story has been updated with a statement released Wednesday ?by Pine Mountain Settlement School. An Appalachian arts nonprofit’s gathering at Pine Mountain Settlement School in Harlan County ended abruptly last weekend after local residents objected to the group’s presence in the chapel, raising concerns among attendees about their safety. A statement issued by the […]

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife gives safety tips about black bear sightings

BY: - June 22, 2023

As the summer season begins, wildlife officials are advising Kentuckians about possible black bear sightings.? The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife says that sightings of black bears are common across the state. Encounters with the animals are possible, too, especially in early summer.? Recent sightings have been reported in eastern, southeastern and southcentral Kentucky, […]

University of Kentucky safety researchers urge more training for delivery truck drivers

BY: - May 12, 2023

LEXINGTON — A University of Kentucky researcher is recommending more training for drivers of medium- and light-weight trucks based on a study of injury reports. Terry Bunn, director of the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center, said drivers of smaller trucks who were injured in crashes lost more work time than drivers of heavy trucks […]