HAZARD, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky transportation officials say a section of the Mountain Parkway has closed indefinitely due to the collapse of the roadbed under the pavement. A statement from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says the westbound lanes of the roadway were closed Wednesday at milepost 35.8 in Powell County. Eastbound lanes weren’t affected. A detour has been set up…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — A coal operator headquartered in Kentucky has filed for bankruptcy protection. Rhino Resource Partners announced Wednesday that they plan to sell all their assets and the assets of their subsidiaries to a bidder. WJHL-TV reports coal mining operations at the company have declined since March due to the coronavirus pandemic. Rhino’s CEO said in court documents…
ATLANTA (AP) — The nation has paid its final respects to the Rev. C.T. Vivian, a pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement who helped end segregation across the South and left an enduring imprint on U.S. history. Vivian was mourned on Thursday by civil rights icons along with Oprah Winfrey, Hank Aaron and others during a Thursday funeral at Providence…
(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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
