Author: Associated Press

Kentucky man charged, allegedly killed missing Indiana woman

(Credit: Pixabay)CROWN POINT, Ind. (AP) — A Kentucky man has been charged with murder in the 2015 disappearance of a pregnant woman who vanished after leaving a northwestern Indiana college campus. A Lake County judge entered not guilty pleas on behalf of 25-year-old Derron Fuller during a Tuesday hearing. Prosecutors allege that the Fort Knox, Kentucky, man killed his 20-year-old…

4 Airport workers hospitalized after lightning strike

HEBRON, Ky. (AP) — A lightning strike at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport sent some DHL workers to the hospital. The lightning strike occurred Wednesday afternoon. Medical workers were sent to the DHL hub at the airport. Four employees received medical attention and were taken to a hospital as a precautionary measure. DHL spokeswoman Pamela Duque says employees on a…

Officials holding foster care forums virtually

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Officials say virtual community forums to discuss ways to improve Kentucky’s foster care system are being held through the end of July. A statement from the Administrative Office of the Court says Citizen Foster Care Review Boards are hosting the regional meetings, which are open to the public but require registration. Forums are scheduled on July…

New historical racing machines being added at Kentucky Downs

FRANKLIN, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Downs says it is adding more than 600 historical racing machines and a 30,000-square-foot gaming hall in early September. The opening is set to occur as its live September meet gets underway. The new gaming hall will include a multimedia Center Bar with adjacent entertainment stage and a high-limit betting area, according to a news…

Kentucky plans virtual town hall on reopening schools

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky education officials plan to hold a virtual town hall on reopening schools. A statement from the Department of Education says the event on Thursday will focus on reviewing the major points of the state’s “Healthy at School” guidance. It is geared toward state educators and other school support staff but is open to the public….

2 closed ferries expect to resume services this week

PADUCAH, Ky. (AP) — One of two ferries that had closed due to mechanical issues has reopened. Kentucky transportation officials said the Cave-in-Rock Ferry reopened at 6 a.m. Tuesday. The ferry carries about 500 vehicles daily across the Ohio River between Kentucky and Illinois. Transportation officials said the Dorena-Hickman Ferry is expected to resume service on Tuesday. It carries vehicles…

Virus spreads to 38 connected to high school football team

HAZARD, Ky. (AP) — A health official says a coronavirus outbreak at a southeastern Kentucky school has spread to 38 people. Kentucky River District Health Department Director Scott Lockard told the Lexington Herald-Leader the outbreak among Hazard Independent High School football players had spread by Monday to 18 football players, three coaches and 17 family members and close contacts. Lockard…

Kentucky judge accused of misconduct gets 3 more charges

COVINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Court documents allege that a Kentucky judge accused of favoritism, making sexual advances toward an employee and other misconduct has been charged with three additional ethics violations. The documents obtained by news outlets Monday show Kenton County Family Court Judge Dawn Gentry has been charged with failure to be honest with the Judicial Conduct Commission, retaliation…

Highway map traces Kentucky’s music culture

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s latest official highway map is now available, and it includes specific routes highlighting the state’s music culture. State transportation officials say the highway map has been a navigation aid for motorists since first published by the Transportation Cabinet in 1929. They say it has evolved over the years to include information about what Kentucky has…

Former teacher sentenced to 10 years in bathroom recordings

(Photo credit: Murray Independent School District)MURRAY, Ky. (AP) — A former Kentucky teacher has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for placing a video recorder in a bathroom at a high school. News outlets report the sentencing Friday for Mark Boggess came after several victims recounted the shock and betrayal they felt upon finding out they were filmed in…