LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky has fired its cheerleading coaches after an internal investigation determined they failed to oversee off-campus events that included hazing, alcohol use and public nudity by the championship squad. Head coach Jomo Thompson and assistants Ben Head, Spencer Clan and Kelsey LaCroix were fired from the program, which has won 24 national titles. The three-month investigation…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Gov. Andy Beshear has announced plans to ramp up contact tracing in Kentucky. The goal is to contain coronavirus cases as the state’s economy gradually reopens. The governor on Monday announced the hiring of veteran health care industry executive Mark Carter as an executive adviser to lead the contact tracing program. Contact tracing is the process…
WINCHESTER, Ky. (AP) — The U.S Forest Service says it plans to reopen Red River Gorge and other recreational areas in the Daniel Boone National Forest next month. News outlets report a statement from the agency says most trails, picnic areas and shooting ranges are set to open June 3 and campgrounds are scheduled to open June 11. Officials continually…
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (AP) — An aviation unit from Fort Campbell will deploy to South Korea this summer. The 2nd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, will replace 7th Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, from Fort Hood, Texas, at the end of its rotation. The Fort Campbell unit will provide crews, maintenance support and aircraft to the region during its nine-month deployment. Col….
OWENSBORO, Ky. (Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer) — Kentucky officials are asking the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate the meatpacking industry after local cattle farmers complained the price they are paid for their animals is continuing to drop at the same time beef prices are skyrocketing. The Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer reports, Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles and Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron…
The 145th Preakness Stakes has been rescheduled for Oct. 3, an announcement delivered Saturday less than hour before the original post time for the Triple Crown race. Traditionally held at Pimlico Race Course on the third Saturday in May, the Preakness was postponed April 3 because of the coronavirus pandemic. The weather Saturday turned out to be ideal — slightly…
CINCINNATI, Ohio (The Cincinnati Enquirer) — Just days after announcing it would end hazard “hero” pay to front-line workers, Kroger says it will give them extra “thank you” pay through mid-June. The Cincinnati Enquirer reports the move comes after an outcry from the grocery store’s union, the United Food and Commercial Workers International. The extra pay is $400 for full-time…
SANTA CLAUS, Ind. (AP) — A southern Indiana amusement park plans to begin reopening the popular destination in mid-June with reduced capacity, a virtual queuing system and other safeguards against the coronavirus. Holiday World said it plans to reopen on June 17 with crowds limited to 50% of capacity. The park’s Splashin’ Safari water rides will reopen no later than…
Photo Credit: Kentucky State ParksFRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Gov. Andy Beshear says state parks will start reopening soon in Kentucky. It’s the latest step to ease restrictions amid the coronavirus outbreak. Beshear said Friday that the parks will reopen June 1 in an effort to revive tourism revenue in the bluegrass state. He says four state resort parks being used…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s chief justice says the state’s court system will impose a statewide hiring freeze and suspend out-of-state travel. Chief Justice John D. Minton Jr. says the action is needed to reduce expenses as the coronavirus drives down state revenues. Minton said Thursday that the cost cutting is aimed at mitigating possible furloughs and layoffs in coming…
