KY Helps TX Feed Cattle

Farmers in the Bluegrass are helping in Texas. With the endless drought in the Lone Star State, Kentucky farmers are donating hay so that Texas ranchers can feed their cattle, and FFA members are heading it south.

Hacker Gets Fine for Guilty Verdict

A Lincoln County man who was serving 90 days on home incarceration when he committed the crime of harrassment, was found guilty of that crime yesterday. The jury found David Hacker guilty of grabbing Anna Walls' leg last May as she worked at the McKinney Depot. Hacker was fined 250 dollars and court costs. He entered an Alford plea in March to menacing another waitress at a Stanford restaurant, but the law would not allow that or any other charges against Hacker to be used against him in this most recent case.

Roy Davis on Trial

Why did Roy Davis shoot Johnny King? Was it self defense? Did he intentionally shoot King after a bad business deal and a love triangle? That's what jurors are deciding in Davis' first degree assault trial. Davis himself is expected to testify, and the jury could get the case this week.

Brothers Jailed After Argument, Shooting

A Danville man's under arrest for shooting at his brother yesterday. Danville Police said that Christopher and Joseph Francisco got into an argument on the phone, and Joseph drove from Winchester to confront Christopher. That's when Christopher fired two shots, but missed hitting his brother. Joseph was arrested on an outstanding warrant from Henry County and Christopher disappeared for a few hours. Police said about six hours after the shooting, Christopher Francisco showed up at his house and was arrested on attempted murder and wanton endangerment charges.

Court ruling costs Danville

A ruling by the Kentucky Supreme Court could cost Danville 177 thousand dollars. The Kentucky Labor Cabinet says that money is owed in back pay for Danville firefighters after the court made its ruling last week. At the center of the court fight was the way hourly pay rates were being calculated. Danville had been accused of failing to calculate overtime pay correctly between 2004 and 2009. The high court agreed.

Whittaker Gets Two Concurrent 20 Year Terms for Rowlands' Deaths

Brett Whittaker has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the crash that killed John and Lavada Rowland in Lincoln County. The Judge told Whittaker yesterday that he's actually serving two 20 year terms, one for each death to which Whittaker pleaded guilty, but will serve them concurrently, or at the same time. The Rowlands were heading back to their home in Berea from Stanford when Whittaker slammed into theirs. Police at the time said Whittaker's blood alcohol content was twice the legal limit.

Hitachi Needs to Hire 130 Employees

Hitachi will build and ship its first electric drive motors from its new Berea plant in 2012, so it needs you. And about 129 of your closest friends to come work there. All sorts of dignitaries were on hand yesterday at the new plant to make the announcement. The motors will go into hybrid and electric vehicles and Hitachi says its making a 74 and a half million dollar investment in the commonwealth with the new plant.

Napier Murder Trial Delayed

Jason Napier's murder trial has been delayed. He was due to go on trial yesterday for the death of four year old Nathaniel Knox back in 2009, but the judge had a scheduling conflict. The child's mother, Jessica Noble has is serving a 15 year sentence for her part in her son's death and is expected to testify against Napier. Napier's trial will start next Tuesday, as Judge David Tapp has three counties' circuit courts over which to preside.

Alcohol Believed Involved in Single Vehicle Crash Monday Night

Alcohol is believed to be a factor in a crash that sent a Danville woman to a Lexington hospital via helicopter on Monday. Danville Police said 56 year old Diane L Johnson was flown to UK Medical Center for non-life threatening injuries after her car crossed the center line of East Main Street Monday night and slammed into a utility pole.

Danville Firefighters Owed $177,000

The Kentucky Labor Cabinet says the city of Danville owes its firefighters about 177 thousand dollars, and the city is deciding what to do about it. The state Supreme Court said Danville and several municipalities owed their firefighters the overtime that has so far, gone unpaid, and the commonwealth's high court said the Labor Cabinet can take action against the city. The Labor Cabinet said that the city did not calculate overtime for some 28 current and former firefighters correctly, thus keeping them from about 177 thousand dollars in overtime pay from 2004 to 2009. City Clerk Donna Peek says the city has the money set aside and the issue is expected for discussion at the city commission's next regular meeting.

Beshear, WIlliams Spar on Payment

Governor Steve Beshear is, like a lot of us, trying to figure out how to make a payment that's due in a month. This payment though, is 28 million dollars in interest on a 900 million dollar loan to keep up Kentucky's unemployment insurance. Beshear is a Democrat who's seeking reelection. His Republican challenger, Senate President David Williams says the governor needs to call legislators into session to fix the problem, and Beshear said he may.

KY Gets $15M for Small Businesses

Small businesses in Kentucky are getting a 15 and a half million dollar shot in the arm from the US Treasury. The State Small Business Credit Initiative will make loans to small businesses. On the state and local levels, private lenders will make ten dollars available locally for every federal dollar loaned. That means 155 million dollars for small businesses in Kentucky.

Penn's Store Being Restored

That famed, historic general store on the Boyle-Casey County line is getting a makeover. Penn's Store was built back in the 1800s and is the oldest store in the US still in operation and by the same family. Jean Lane runs the store now and says she thought about not opening it since it was nearly washed away in floods, but then, perish the thought! She's hired contractors to work on restoring the general store and get it back into commerce. Lane says the store will have a new front porch, new floor and better wall support. Lane hopes the famed "outhouse" races this year will help raise the money needed to continue the restoration project. They're on October 8.

Stanford Man Faces Numerous Charges

A Stanford man faces lots of charges after he fled the scene of a crash on Saturday, then tried to elude Danville Police, hid from them, and then fought with them when they tried to apprehend him. He's identified as 51 year old Troy L McKinney. Police said he was westbound on KY 2168 and failed to yield right of way at the South Danville Bypass. Police said McKinney crashed into a vehicle that 25 year old Zack Cooley was driving. Then, police said McKinney left the scene, but his vehicle quit working, so he got out and ran. Police arrested McKinney after they found him hiding in some brush.

Vendors Still Wanted For Constitution Square Arts Fest

The Constitution Square Arts Fest is wrapping up some loose ends in preparation for the big opening September 9th. They still have space left for vendors and Charlie Cox with the Danville Boyle County Economic Development Partnership is encouraging certain groups to apply right away.






Applications can be downloaded online at constitutionsquareartsfest.org. The Constitution Square Arts Fest will take place in downtown Danville September 9th through the 11th.

Cars Fire Friday Visible in Casey Co

That plume of smoke Friday that was seen by Casey County residents living near Liberty was about 30 cars that had caught fire. A battery left in one of the scrapped vehicles shorted out and caused the fire around 2 PM on Friday at Butler's Recycling Center, located about five miles west of Liberty. Owner Thomas Butler and his staff tried to put the fire out themselves, but it spread too quickly. The blaze also consumed larger recyclables such as appliances and gates. Clementsville Fire Department called in all of the county's fire departments to fight the fire. The plume of smoke could be seen as far away as eight miles.

Fire Near Liberty Consumes Scrapped Vehicles

That plume of smoke Friday that was seen by Casey County residents living near Liberty was about 30 cars that had caught fire. A battery left in one of the scrapped vehicles shorted out and caused the fire around 2 PM on Friday at Butler's Recycling Center, located about five miles west of Liberty. Owner Thomas Butler and his staff tried to put the fire out themselves, but it spread too quickly. The blaze also consumed larger recyclables such as appliances and gates. Clementsville Fire Department called in all of the county's fire departments to fight the fire. The plume of smoke could be seen as far away as eight miles.

Danville Boy Struck By Car Friday Evening

A Danville boy was injured when he was struck by a car Friday evening, but the accident could have been worse if the driver had not been paying attention. Aden Royster, 3, darted out in front of Taylor Arnold's vehicle and she was able to quickly swerve. Aden then ran into the passenger side of Arnold's car. He was taken to Ephraim Medical Regional Medical Center and then was transported to the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. Witnesses said Aden had been playing with older children and ran into the street to try to catch up with them when they crossed the street.

String of Thefts in Danville In Last Several Months

Lock your doors! A recent round of thefts has Danville police begging residences to make sure all of your doors are fastened and secured. Twenty thefts have occurred over the last several months in Danville.

The thefts have occurred from automobiles or garages in and around Grabuck Street off Lexington Road. In all but a few of the thefts, the doors of the vehicles were unlocked. 73 burglaries have been reported this year which is down slightly from 76 in 2010. However, theft by unlawful taking which includes a variety of types of thefts has gone up to 248 from 178 last year. Police says they are increasing patrols and employing other tactics, but still warn the public to remove valuable items from vehicles and simply lock your doors.

Irene Forces People Out of NYC

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg told residents just before Hurricane Irene made its way to the Big Apple that quote -- "Its not Katrina." All the same, people left, knowing what Katrina had done to New Orleans six years ago today. Today, though, Wall Street opened, even if the buses, subways and commuter trains did not. New York City, specifically, lower Manhattan, is flooded by several inches of water, but Bloomberg said that's probably the worst of it.

KSP Investigates Suspicious Death

The autopsy was done yesterday, but the results haven't been released yet. Kentucky State Police are investigating what they call the suspicious death of a 57 year old Danville woman found dead in Lincoln County. Troopers said Susan Herndon's body was found on Saturday at a home on McGill Street in Lincoln County. Police said Herndon's body had bruises on it, and that while the Lincoln County coroner doesn't suspect foul play, KSP isn't sure. Reports indicate that Herndon was staying friends who lived at the house on McGill Street.

KY Soldier Killed

A Kentucky soldier was killed in Afghanistan. The Department of Defense announced on August 26, the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Pfc. 21 year old Brandon S. Mullins of Owensboro died on August 25 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

Driver Swerves to Miss Child

A Danville child was hurt on Friday night when he was hit by a car, but police said were it not for the driver's actions, the outcome could have been much worse. Police said three year old Aden Royster hospitalized, then released, after the accident at Fourth and Lexington in Danville. Police said the driver, identified as Taylor Arnold of Danville swerved when she saw the child run into the street, and in front of her car. Witnesses told police that Aden was chasing other children as they played and he ran into the street.

Kentucky Kingdom Not Open for State Fair

The Kentucky State Fair is going on now, but Kentucky Kingdom amusement park, attached to the fairgrounds, isn't open this year. Fair board president Harold Workman said yesterday that the park should be open next May. Six Flags abandoned the park when it declared bankruptcy last year.

Long Busted for Scam

A scam artist was arrested in Lincoln County this week. Several victims said that 27 year old Randall Long of Stanford took hundreds of dollars from them to repair their roofs, but never came back to do the work. Long was wanted in several Kentucky counties for the scheme and police found him hiding in an attic on Tuesday. Long is in the Boyle County Detention Center on 20 thousand dollars bond.

Hall Wants New Trial

An appellate judge in Louisville says that if Dr Steven Hall is granted a new trial for killing his wife by running over her with their pontoon boat, he could be out of prison before the second trial ever takes place. Judge Kelly Thompson heard from both defense and prosecution attorneys in the matter and said the appellate court would render a decision in about three months. Hall's wife was killed in 2009 as the two got into an argument as they celebrated their anniversary and she fell of their boat and into the water. He then ran over her with the boat, was found guilty and got five years. Judge Thompson said he might be found guilty again and get another sentence, but Hall's attorneys said he wants to clear his name so he can practice medicine again.

Junction City Man Arrested

A Junction City man was jailed this week after his arrest on rape and sodomy charges. Kentucky State Police said 22 year old Jacob Turner was arrested just before 5 p.m. last Tuesday and charged with rape, sodomy unlawful imprisonment and unlawful transaction with a minor. KSP said the incidents that led to the arrest happened on August 4.

Application Deadline For Pageant Rapidly Approaching

With the Constitution Square Arts Festival coming up fast, several deadlines are also rapidly approaching. According to Charlie Cox, with the Danville Boyle County Economic Development Partnership, the Beauty Pageant has something to offer for girls and women of all ages.






Applications for the Miss Constitutional Arts Festival are due by Thursday, September 1st at Heart of Danville offices, Carol's Bridal Boutique or Impressions Salon.

KSP Arrests Suspected Rapist-Boyle County

(Junction City, KY)- On Tuesday, August 23, 2011, at 4:50 pm EDT Tpr. Rodney Wren of the Kentucky State Police Richmond Post arrested Jacob Turner, 22 of Junction City.

Turner was charged with Rape 1st Degree, Sodomy 1st Degree, Unlawful Imprisonment 1st Degree and Unlawful Transaction with a Minor 3rd Degree for an assault that occurred on Thursday August 4, 2011. Turner was lodged in the Boyle County Detention Center.

Four States Make Up Interstate Prescription Drug Task Force

Kentucky and three other states are joining forces to fight the pill pipeline. Ohio, West Virginia and Tennessee will joining the Bluegrass, formed the Interstate Prescription Drug Task Force. which will prosecute those who travel across state lines to get prescription drugs.

Lincoln Co Clerks Ofc on the Move

The Lincoln County Clerk’s Office is moving. Still in Lincoln County, but just across the street in the old Harvey Helm Memorial Library building. Clerk Sonny Spoonamore says they'll have lots more room to do what they do in the clerk's office. So look for them in their new digs the day after Labor Day.

Man Treated and Released After Traffic Incident

A Danville city employee was treated and released from Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center on Tuesday after he was hit by a car. The incident happened at Third and Main as 58 year old Ed Dubravcak, who is a parking enforcement officer, was crossing Main. Twenty-eight year old Tonya Alcorn was driving on Third, making a left onto Main when she hit Dubravcak with her car. Police said even though she had a green light, Alcorn should have yielded to Dubravcak.

City Employee Suspended 30 Days for "Joke"

The Danville city employee who allegedly made a threat against former mayor and now former interim city manager John WD Bowling has been suspended from his job for a month without pay. Officials say Rick Henry is a mechanic in the public works department and after a hearing on Tuesday, was told that he'll also submit to a performance improvement and go through the employee assistance program to get reinstated. Another employee, Ronnie Yates filed a grievance against Henry, saying that Henry made for a hostile work environment, refusing to work on a city salt truck. Yates also said in the grievance that Henry was thinking of ways to kill Bowling. Henry claimed at the public hearing, that he was just joking.

Rescheduled Public Policy Series with Senator Rand Paul Will Be September 1st

The rescheduled Danville Boyle County Chamber A T and T Public Policy Series featuring Senator Rand Paull will be September 1st. Charlie Cox with the Danville Boyle County Economic Development Partnership is hoping the public will come with a variety of questions.






Reservations for the event which includes lunch are $15 for member and $25 for non-members. The Senator will speak on a variety of topics beginning at 11:45 AM at the Danville Country Club.

Medicaid info coming in the mail

Medicaid recipients in Kentucky will be getting informational packets this week about changes to the state program. Those changes go into effect October 1st. More than a half-million Kentucky recipients will be moved into 3 managed care companies, saying the state more than a billion dollars over the next 3 years. Recipients will be allowed to move to a different company within 90 days of the deadline.

5.8 Quake Felt Over Much of The Eastern US

Did you feel the earthquake yesterday afternoon? Lots of people did, all up and down the East Coast, and in the eastern part of the country. The 5.8 magnitude quake was centered in Mineral, Virginia, and was felt up in New York City, and over in the Carolinas. They felt it all over the Bluegrass too. If you did feel the quake, the U S Geological Survey wants to know about it. Contact them at usgs.gov/earthquake.

Feds Feed Families Food Drive Still Taking Place

Just a reminder, the 2011 Feds Feed Families Food Drive is still taking place now and until August 31st. Items such as canned goods, cereal, juices, snacks, soups, hygiene products, condiments and paper products are all currently being collected at the Stanford USDA Service Center. The total goal for the food drive nationally is 2 million pounds of food and all donations will stay local. To donate, take your items to 102 Metker Trail in Stanford.

Danville City Commission Takes Next Step To Closing Streets For Centre College

Two Danville City streets may be closed and the property sold by the request of Centre College.






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On Monday, Danville City Commissioners voted 3-2 on the first reading of an ordinance that will close Hope Street which runs between Russell and Dillehay and also Short Street, a small alley between Hope Street and Beatty Avenue. The split vote came from some on the commission believing the streets are useful as rights of way and also because the city plans to connect Beatty and Roy Arnold Avenues, which would require cutting through Centre’s campus. Centre College’s stand on that connection is that it will not support it until a traffic study is done. A transportation study could cost more than $100,000.

KSP Looking for Missing Man

On Monday 8/22/2011 Steve Napier of Williamstown KY reported to Kentucky State Police Post 7 that his 19 year old son Troy Daniel Napier as missing. Napier, formerly a student at Eastern Kentucky University, had been living with friends in the Richmond area, but the parents did not have an actual address. Troy was last heard from in mid July when his parents spoke to him by phone. Steve Napier stated that he has tried to call his son’s cell number, and sent him messages on his Facebook account, but has no replies. Napier is described as a white male, blond hair, blue eyes, wears glasses, 6’00” with a thin build. Napier drives a red 1996 Saturn with Kentucky license number 758KDL. Anyone with knowledge of Troy Napier’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Kentucky State Police at 859-623-2404.

$7000= in Pills Seized, 3 Arrested

Three people were arrested, and pills were seized last night after they brought a search warrant to a couple's home in Boyle County. Sheriff Marty Elliott's deputies and Junction City Police were serving the warrant around 8 p.m. and got about 300 pills like Xanax and Oxycodone, and a thousand dollars in cash. Amy and Brian Miller of Junction City and William Lay of Danville were all arrested on trafficking and related charge, and Brian Miller was taken to the hospital to be observed because deputies said he was very intoxicated. The prescription pills had a street value of more than seven thousand dollars.

Danville Has 2nd Interim City Manager

The Danville City Commission has hired Ron Scott to be its new interim city manager. This, after John WD Bowling resigned, saying he'd been threatened. Scott will make six thousand dollars a month and benefits. Scott moved here from Frankfort in 1993 and spent more than a quarter century with the Kentucky League of Cities, retiring in '01. Scott said he's not interested in being Danville's permanent city manager, so the search continues.

Traffic stops ends in drug charges

A traffic stop in downtown Danville leads to drug arrests for 3 men, all of them teenagers. The Danville police officer pulled over a Volkswagen Saturday evening about 7:30 for failing to wear a seatbelt at the intersection of Third and Fackler streets. A K-9 officer indicated there were drugs in the car and a search produced two sealed plastic bags of marijuana, weighing about 2 pounds, as well as a handgun and some money. Goran Majranovic, Robert Weber and Alex Segal - all from Cincinnati - were arrested and put in the Boyle County Detention Center.

Stanford Woman Faces 34 Counts of Harrassing KSP

A Stanford woman was arrested last week, KSP charging her with several counts of harrassment. They said 51 year old Kathy Jo Harrison faces nearly three dozen counts related to harassing personnel at the Kentucky State Police post. KSP said they started investigating in June after they got several phone calls, and that the caller made threats against police. Police said the caller used a device on the phone to disguise her voice, false names and false phone numbers to protect her own identity. As the investigation went on, police said they gathered enough evidence to charge Harrison, and they continue to investigate.

Three From Ohio Busted in Danville

Three Ohio men were arrested on drug trafficking charges over the weekend in downtown Danville during a routine traffic stop, Police said they pulled over a black Volkswagen driven by Goran Majranovic, 18, of Cincinnati for failure to wear a seat belt about 7:30 Saturday night at the intersection of Third and Fackler Streets. A K9 hit on drugs in the car and police found two pounds of marijuana, a weapon and cash. Police said the stop was because the driver 18 year old Goran Majranovic was not wearing a seat belt. Majranovic and his passengers, 18 year old Robert Weber and 19 year old Alex Segal, all of Cincinnati,were arrested on five thousand dollars bonds.

Couponing Class Helps People Save Money

The Boyle County Cooperative Extension Office has been helping people save money. They have been offering classes in Couponing and have one more session coming up. According to Natasha Saunders, this session is all about stockpiling coupons.






The class is free and open to anyone who knows the basic of coupon clipping and just wants to save even more.

HOPE 53 Ministries Raises $4500 for Haiti

HOPE 53 Ministries hosted its first annual co-ed softball tournament to raise money to aid in the construction of an orphanage in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The tournament was the finale to the six week season and was held at Harmon Heights in Stanford.

Grace Fellowship (8 seed) defeated Willow Grove (2 seed) by a score of 18-11 in the
championship game. Jay Smith was the winning pitcher for Grace Fellowship. Grace Fellowship had an unexpected tournament run, after finishing 2-10 in the regular season.

The HOPE Softball league is a volunteer run co-ed church league. It is made up of nine different teams from the Garrard and Lincoln County area. HOPE 53 Ministries has run the league on a volunteer basis with the help of the Lincoln County Fiscal Court. One-hundred percent of the proceeds from the league and tournament are being donated to charity.

The league showed a profit of $4,582.70. Ninety percent of that will be sent to the Way of Jesus and Green River Pentecostal Orphanage in Haiti. The remaining 10% ($458.27) was awarded to Grace Fellowship, the tournament champions, to be given to the charity of their choice. Grace Fellowship chose to donate to OMS Resounding Hope.

Boil Water Advisories

The Crab Orchard Waterworks has issued a boil water advisory for all customer on North 39, south to Al Wyler Road. That includes the entire City of Crab Orchard. Officials say the advisory was issued due to a water line break.

Beattyville Waterworks has issued a boil water advisory for the Butler Ridge area. The advisory stretches from Primrose Lane to the St. Helens area.

Lincoln County Contractor Indicted

A Lincoln County contractor who's accused of taking money for construction jobs, and then never finishing the work was indicted by a Boyle County grand jury. Twenty six year old Randal Long faces four counts of theft by failure to make required disposition. The indictment says Long took as much as ten thousand dollars form five people for labor and materials, but did not do the work. The incidents happened between March and June of this year.

Danville Considered Water Treatment Plant

What would a multimillion dollar water treatment plant look like? Danville City Commissioners found out last week. Heard from HDR Engineering and Bravura Architects out of Louisville who brought two conceptual drawings. City Engineer Earl Coffey said the second design would probably be best for the city for design reasons, but both plans would cost about the same, even though that has not been determined, but city officials mentioned 19 million dollars.

DHS ACT Scores UP

Danville is ranked 30th out of 230 when it comes to the ACT. The Kentucky Department of Education put out the scores in grade 11, which is one of the years in school when the test is taken. DHS posted a recored of more than 20 on the test. Danville was up two points over last year, when it was ranked 102.

Boyle County High School Alumni Tailgate Event Planned

The Boyle County High School Alumni is planning a tailgate event for September 30th at the homecoming game against Lexington Catholic. Terry Gilbert with the Association says the event will include a meal and prizes.






New this year, the Association is taking nominations to honor a distinguished alumnus. To nominate someone or for more information, go to boyle.kyschools.us/alumni.

House Republicans, Others Blast Environmental Protection Agency

FRANKFORT, Ky. – House Republicans joined their colleagues on the Special Subcommittee on Energy committee today in blasting the EPA for failing to notify them about their two-day visit to Eastern Kentucky, and for what they call a violation of the U.S. Constitution for their on-going crackdown on Kentucky’s coal industry. The comments were made during the committee’s August meeting in Frankfort.

“One of the headlines today is about dozens of miners losing their jobs in Bell and Harlan counties because their company can’t get new permits from the Federal government,” said Rep. Tim Couch, R-Hyden (90th District). “Since the EPA is in the region, perhaps they can go to the unemployment offices in those counties and explain to these miners why they’re losing their jobs.”

Many of the committee members who represent Eastern Kentucky complained they were never notified that the EPA were visiting areas in Clay, Perry, Knott, Letcher and Harlan counties to get feedback for regulations dealing with the coal industry. They and other members who represent other parts of Kentucky blasted the EPA and the current administration in Washington as being anti-coal and anti-Kentucky.

“My father is from Eastern Kentucky, and he said if there is one thing you should do as a legislator is not do anything that will hurt our coal industry,” said Rep. Lonnie Napier, R-Lancaster (36th District). “I just want my fellow legislators from Eastern Kentucky and those in the coal industry to know that many of us have and will continue to support any efforts to protect our coal industry.”

Tyler Brock Arraigned Today

A Garrard County man accused of killing an intellectually-disabled man at a group home is being arraigned today. Twenty-one-year-old Tyler Brock is accused of beating and kicking Shawn Akridge to death last month. Brock originally told police that another resident at the group home did it. Investigators said Brock did himself in by changing his story.

Escapee caught

Jail escapee Nekea Rose is back behind bars. The 29 year old inmate from Beattyville had escaped from the Estill County Jail last Tuesday. He was found at a residence in the Hargett Community yesterday morning. A Kentucky State Police trooper and two Estill County Sheriff's deputies found him hiding in a bedroom. When Rose resisted, a taser was used to subdue him. Rose now faces charges of second degree escape and resisting arrested, along the with the charges that landed him in jail in the first place.

Parksville has water problems

Customers in the Parksville Water District are told they need to conserve water and boil the water they use due to a an early morning problem today in the district's main pump station. More than 15 hundred water customers could lose service if the station problems can't be fixed quickly. That would affect people between the Junction City limits to the Marion County line. Several customers had already lost their water service. It simply isn't known how long it will take to fix the problem.

KYSF Thinking Safety

The Kentucky State Fair Started yesterday and while lots of fair goers think about the food and the fun, officials with the fair are thinking about the safety...and Indiana. Kentucky State Fair officials said in the wake of the tragedy at the Indiana State Fair less than a week ago, they're making sure places like the stage at old Cardinal Stadium is safe. The design is different than that in Indianapolis, and so officials here say its safer.

Bricks fall From Facade of Harrodsburg Post Office

The facade of the Harrodsburg Post Office fell off the front of the building. The fire department was installing a weather siren on top of the post office when bricks started falling off. Nobody was hurt and the post office was evacuated just before 9:30 Thursday morning, and all was well by the afternoon. The bricks had been swept up, and workers were back inside. Officials say the age of the post office building may have been what caused the crumbling bricks to tumble.

Escapee Back in Custody

We told you that a man had escaped the Estill County Jail this week, and now, sheriff's investigators report that they have the man back in custody. Kentucky State Police said that Nekea Rose of Beattyville was found at a house on New Fox Road in Hargett in Estill County yesterday morning. Officers found Rose hiding in a bedroom where he refused to comply with officers' instructions and was tased. That's when rose became compliant and was taken into custody without further incident. Rose is charged with Escape and Resisting Arrest. Rose also was served a Probation Violation Warrant from Lee Circuit Court. He was returned to the Estill County Jail.

Salvation Army Offers Danville Kids A Structured After School Program

The Salvation Army is offering an After School program for children who attend Danville's elementary schools. According to Salvation Army Lieutenant Dan Nelson, the program provides a structured environment for kids while they wait for their parents to get off work.






Cost for the program is 40 dollars per week for the first child and 20 dollars for each additional child. The program runs from 3 to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. Students will be picked up from school by the Salvation Army. Applications may be picked up at the Salvation Army office located at 519 Fourth Street in Danville.

Half Like Them, Half Don't

Harrodsburg's latest measure to slow speeders in downtown is ugly and stupid. That's not an editorial comment, its the opinion of the city's former mayor Carol Walters and some downtown business owners...oh, and current Mayor Eddie Long's own family! Harrodsburg's city commission voted to put the signs in, in the middle of streets at busy intersections to get drivers' attention. Others say the signs are a good idea, to slow the speeders and keep everyone safe.

Danville Man Faces Nine Counts Against a Child

A Danville man faces several charges in connection with alleged sexual assault on a child. Kentucky State Police arrested 39 year old Clarence Roller Jr, charging him with seven counts of sodomy, and two counts of sexual abuse. KSP said that on Monday, they were asked to investigate the possible sexual abuse of a child which allegedly occurred within the city limits of Danville. Police talked with several people before finding Roller, and after interviewing him, they placed him under arrest.

Three Busted in Pawn Shop Break in

Kentucky State Police arrested three men for allegedly robbing a Lancaster Pawn Shop. The deal apparently went down on Monday, when Cecil's Pawn Shop on US 27 South was broken into and some 40 firearms, jewelry and coins were stolen. The next day, police busted 29 year old Woodey Gabbard Embry of Lancaster. Then on Wednesday, they arrested 18 year old Jeremiah Gregory of Lancaster and 20 year old Tyler Roberts of Danville. All three were jailed and face related charges.

Florida Man Slightly Hurt in Rollover

Casey County sheriff's officials say a Florida man was hurt yesterday morning when the car in which he was a passenger, went off the road and overturned. They said 52 year old Douglas Speakman, who's from Hollywood Florida, was treated for minor injuries at Casey County Hospital. Investigators said the crash happened around 2:30 in the morning on Rayborn Hill Road, just south of Liberty. KSP said 54 year old Bruce Speakman of Liberty was driving the Jeep when the crash happened. Bruce Speakman was not hurt, and KSP said both were wearing seatbelts.

Memorial To Be Placed At Spot of 1966 McKinney B-58 Hustler Crash

In December of 1966, the residents of McKinney were awoke in the night by a loud explosion. At a time when children practiced what to do at school in the event of a nuclear attack, a B-58 Hustler has crashed, killing all three crewmen aboard. Chris Bennett is heading up an effort to raise funds for a memorial at the sight of the crash.






The names of the crewmen that died that night were pilot Major Richard F Blakeslee, Major Floyd E Acker, and Captain Clarence D Lunt. The plane was operating out of Bunker Hill Air Force base in Indiana.

Police Looking for Estill Co Escapee

Kentucky State Police Post 7 Richmond is investigating the escape of an inmate from the Estill County Jail. They say 29 year old
Nekea Rose of Beattyville was inc for 1st degree Burglary in Estill County.

Rose managed to escape around 9 last night. He'll will be charged with Escape 2nd Degree once he is returned to custody. Rose also has an outstanding warrant for Probation Violation from Lee Circuit Court after failing a drug test and being behind on his court ordered restitution. Rose pled guilty to Burglary 3rd Degree and Theft by Unlawful taking in May of 2008.

Rose was last seen wearing gray jogging pants and a white tank top shirt.

If you know where Nekea Rose is, call police.

Olivia Shugars' Funeral Friday at 4:44 p.m.

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Olivia Shugars will be buried tomorrow. The 17 year old would have been a senior at Casey County High School, but died of viral meningitis on Saturday. Reports indicate the illness came on quickly during a family vacation, and classmates say Shugars' death came as a shock. The funeral is set for 4:44 p.m. at the high school. Four was Shgars' favorite number.




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Casey County High School students are mourning the loss of one of their own today. Reports say 17 year old senior Olivia Shugars died of viral meningitis over the weekend. Officials said the teen had been sick for a few weeks before she died Saturday afternoon. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says meningitis causes inflammation of the membranes around the brain and spinal cord. The CDC says that while bacterial meningitis can be treated, that's not the case with viral meningitis.

Danville Interim City Manager Bowling Quits Amid Threat

John WD Bowling quit his job as acting city manager yesterday after his life had been threatened. The former Danville mayor and acting city manager wrote his resignation to Mayor Bernie Hunstad. Hunstad said Bowling said he was threatened last week, and Police Chief Jay Newell said the threat was allegedly made by somebody who works for the city currently. Newell said an outside law enforcement agency will investigate the threat. The reading of Bowling's resignation came after an executive session of the Danville City Commission. Danville has no city manager at the moment.

Richmond Bank Robbed Tuesday

Richmond Police are looking for a bank robbery suspect. They said the US Bank on East Main Street in Richmond was robbed yesterday afternoon. Police said the man showed a gun and demanded money, and fled on foot out the back door of the bank. Police said considering the time of day, some Madison County Schools were put on temporary lockdown, but, police said, no students were in danger.

Boyle County Fire Department Offers CPR Class

If you are a babysitter, work with the elderly or with the public, the Boyle County Fire Department recommends you become certified in CPR. Lieutenant Jim Harris believes that by taking the simple low cost class they will be offering on August 29th, you could very well save a life.






Cost is $25 per person to cover cards and instructor fees. The class wil be held at 6 PM in the Boyle County EMS Building. Call the Boyle County Fire Department to register.

$600,000 Inside Tortilla Presses

Ever make tortillas? Then you know it takes some dough. Dough is exactly what Customs officials found inside tortilla presses that were making their way through the cargo hub at the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport. Customs and Border Protection says agents found 600 thousand dollars wrapped and inside the rollers of the presses. Investigators said the money was en route from Mexico to Columbia.

Donations needed for memorial

Funds are being raised to establish a road-side memorial near the crash site 45 years ago of a B-58 bomber in Lincoln County. The country was in the middle of the cold war at the time. Witnesses say they could hear the giant plane come down, killing the 3 men on board that night in December 1966. The crash site was in McKinney, Kentucky. The Kentucky Historical Society is behind the effort. You can find more information on how to make a donation by going to the website b-5-8-memorial-dot-com.

Crab Orchard Man Killed

A Lincoln County man was killed when his ATV went off Fall Lick Road early Saturday. 44 year old Robert Hanson of Crab Orchard was pronounced dead at UK Medical Center.

Three Gov Candidates Debating

Governor Steve Beshear will face two challengers in a second debate this fall. He'll be in a forum with Republican David Williams and Independent Gatewood Galbraith on October 11. It'll be in Richmond and is sponsored by the Kentucky Broadcasters Association.

Man Killed in Crash on Sunday

A Lincoln County man is dead after a crash early Sunday. Sheriff Curt Folder said 24 year old Aaron Denny of McKinney was west on Kentucky 78 by the Stanford Drive-In. He apparently tried to pass another vehicle, lost control of his vehicle rolled it several times, and Folger said Denny was thrown from the vehicle the coroner pronounced him dead at the scene.

McKinney Man Dies in Roll Over Accident on KY 78

A violent vehicle roll-over crash killed a Lincoln County man early Sunday morning.






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24 year old Aaron Denny of McKinney lost his life around 2 AM Sunday when he attempted to pass another vehicle westbound on KY 78 near the entrance to Stanford Drive. After overcorrecting, Denny went off the road with his Dodge pickup, rolling it as many as six times. He was ejected and suffered from multiple injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities are awaiting the results of a toxicology report. No other persons were injured.

Remarkable Collection of Civil War Diaries Was Last Minute Rescue From Auction

The six Civil War diaries that were written by former Stanford resident and Confederate soldier, Alexander Paxton, that were obtained by Washington and Lee University in Virginia were part of a last minute rescue mission. According to Librarian Vaughan Stanley, just one week before the collection was to go up for auction, eight members of an Indianopolis Indiana Civil War Reenactors Association and two anonymous donors pooled their resources and won the diaries at auction.






Following the Civil War, Alexander Paxton moved to Stanford where he served as the principal of the Female Academy.

Son of Former KY Gov Dies

The son of former Kentucky Governor Julian Carroll was killed over the weekend. Police said 47 year old Bradley Carroll was involved in a crash in Franklin County. They said he was driving north on 421 Sunday afternoon and lost control, hitting a bridge embankment. Law enforcement said Carroll died at the hospital.

Stanford, KY Link to Six Civil War Diaries In Virginia

Six Civil War diaries that provide a first-hand account of the war are now part of Special Collections at Washington and Lee University's Leyburn Library in Lexington, Virginia, have a direct link to Stanford, Kentucky. According to Vaughan Stanley, the Special Collections librarian, the diaries were written by Alexander Sterrett Paxton, who once served as the principal of the Female Academy in Stanford. While Paxton was born and raised in Virginia, Stanley believes Stanford has a right to claim him as well and should be proud to do so.






Paxton served as a Confederate under Stonewall Jackson during the Civil War. The diaries cover the entire war from 1861 to 1865 and were gifted by 11 donors who pooled their resources to purchase them at auction.

Hustonville Elem Opens Today

School starts today for students at Hustonville Elementary School. They've been out an extra week after the Lincoln County School Board decided, after getting the mold remediation reports that students at Hustonville would start a few days after everybody else. So now all students in Lincoln County Schools are in school.

Corn Mystery Solved

The Boyle County Sheriff's department says one person has been arrested in connection with the destruction of four acres of corn on Tuesday night. Sheriff's deputies and Kentucky State Police went to Casey County and arrested 20 year old Charles Singleton of Stanford. Deputies said that Singleton and another person allegedly drove a car over the four acres of corn on the farm near then Forkland Community Center on Tuesday.

Auction called Super Bowl

An auction scheduled for mid-November is being called the Super Bowl of real estate auctions for Central Kentucky. The Anderson Circle Farm goes up for bids then. Potential customers can bid in-person, at the Lexington Convention Center's Bluegrass Room, or online. The Mercer County property is being chopped up into 50 individual tracts of land for the sale.

Centre College to Make Athletic Fields of Historic Sites

Remember how we told you that Centre College bought the Boyle County Stockyards and the Farmers Tobacco Warehouse Number one? We now know what they'll use the space for since they tore both facilities down. They'll turn the space into new sports fields. College officials say there could be a multipurpose field for hockey or lacrosse, and maybe a softball diamond. Construction on the project could start around Thanksgiving.

Boyle Co Cornfields Vandalized

Kentucky State Police are investigating the vandalizing oaf three cornfields in Boyle County. The woman who owns them is 94 years old, and police don't know if the destruction of the crop was from joyriding, or something more criminal. KSP said the woman probably lost about ten thousand dollars worth of corn. Police say the vandals will face felony charges because of the dollar amount of destruction.

Lincoln County Opens Path to Broadband Signals

Lincoln County Fiscal Court took steps that may make your internet faster. On Tuesday, magistrates accepted a recommendation from county planning and zoning officials to lower the permit fee required to construct towers used to send broadband signals.






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The permit fee to construct shorter towers that are needed for broadband was lowered to about 100 dollars. The 17 hundred dollar fee for the taller towers used for cell phones still remains the same. About 60 percent of Lincoln County has broadband coverage now with the exception of the lesser populated rural areas. The 50 foot towers needed for broadband will be able to serve 10 to 20 households in the unserved part of the county.

Lincoln County Hears First Reading of New Nuisance Property Ordinance

Lincoln County magistrates also heard the first reading of an ordinance Tuesday that adopts a new state law regarding nuisance properties as the county's own. Under the proposed ordinance, the county's nuisance investigator can cite and owner whose property has become objectionable. After receiving the citation, the owner will 30 days to clean it up or appeal it. After that, the county can send in a crew to mow and remove junk and trash. The owner will then be billed for the clean-up. Failure to pay could result in a lien against the property and possible foreclosure. Under the existing ordinance, the county has to file a civil complaint in circuit court if a property owner fails to act on a nuisance citation.

US 27 in Lancaster Won't Shrink

The Kentucky Department of Highways will not redesign part of US 27 in Lancaster. Officials say there was too much opposition, so they decided against making 27 between 1355 to 39 two lanes from four. Some of the voices of opposition were high up on the list of voices: Lancaster Mayor Brenda Powers and state Rep. Lonnie Napier who both said they met with department representatives and told them that the public doesn't want the road to shrink to two lanes right there. The Department of Highways listened and won't be changing the road.

Old Bridge Golf Club Could Sell Liquor on Sundays

Old Bridge Golf Club could be selling alcoholic beverages on Sundays. Boyle County Fiscal Court approved the first reading of an ordinance calling for that after they got a petition earlier this month. The golf course's new owners, Sarah and Mike Kehoe asked for the Sunday sales, saying it would enhance economic development, promote tourism, encourage conventions to the area and add to the county's tax base. The measure passed first reading 4 to 1 and will be heard a second time on August 23.

KY Tax Revenues Up

A report released yesterday shows that Kentucky is still taking in more revenue because income and sales tax receipts are up. One of the biggest categories of tax increase was the sales tax from alcoholic beverages, but cigarette tax revenue declined. The state budget director said tax revenue was up about seven percent over July of last year. Mary Lassiter said the commonwealth continues to recover from the recession of recent years.

Hunters' Ed Class Offered Near Stanford

If you are one of those who tells the season by what animal you can hunt, then you know bow hunting for deer and turkey is coming up fast. If you have a child who wants to become a hunter, the free hunter education course sponsored by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife is a must for them to become certified. Bill Hayes will be teaching a one day class to be held on August 27th from 7:30 AM to 5 PM at Cedar Creek Sportsman Club on US 150 near Stanford.






All students must be at least 9 years old to be certified. Lunch will be provided by the Quail Unlimited Club. Call 606-365-9825 for more information.

Danville Moves Closer to New City Manger

Danville City Commission is moving closer to getting a new city manager. On Monday they talked about whether they should look in house or out of the house for the next city manager. Mayor Bernie Hunstad has been looking for headhunters to look for the city manager, saying that a headhunter will be able to find qualified candidates from a wider area than looking in the immediate area. Hunstad, at the prodding of the public is pushing the commission to find a new city manager.

Hustonville Out Til Monday, All Others Report Tomorrow

Classes start tomorrow for all students in Lincoln County except for Hustonville.


Pam Hart, with the school board says, "if everything goes well, and according to plan, they'll be in their building on Monday morning."


Hart said the board got the results of the air scrubbing test yesterday and decided that Hustonville students would stay out of school until Monday, August, 15. But for everybody else, classes start tomorrow, August 11 in Lincoln County.

Local Danville Attorney Claims Retaliation For Speaking Out

Mark Morgan, a local attorney who has been a vocal critic of the way some Danville City Commissioners went about dismissing former City Manager Paul Stansbury, claimed Monday at the Commission meeting that he has been retaliated against for his comments at a July 11th meeting on a Planning and Zoning issue. At that meeting, Morgan stated that he believed former Mayor John Bowling overstepped his bounds by asking P and Z Director Paula Bary to issue a permit for a business she had previously denied. Morgan claims that 10 days later he was contacted by Danville Code Enforcement Officer Tom Broach about an abandoned property Morgan owns. Allegedly, Broach told Morgan he was instructed to issue a citation for an abandoned building and overgrown vegetation at the property. Mayor Bernie Hunstad disputed Morgan's claim, noting that the city recently passed a tougher abandoned building ordinance.

Store Employees Help Bust Alleged Shoplifters

Three people now face charges after Richmond Police say they were working together to steal from a store. Police went to the Meijer at Richmond Centre on Sunday where employees helped police nab three shoplifters. The employees said they saw the three cut open packages, stuff merchandise in their clothing and take it out to a car in the parking lot. Police busted the three in the Meijer parking lot before they could leave.

Gate Gone From Duncan Hill

It took a packed house to get a message across to the Danville City Commission this week, but before the meeting was over, they had triumphed. People who live at Duncan Hill complained to the commission that there was a gate that was closed most of the time across a road that blocked city access. As the commission and Mayor Bernie Hunstad discussed the issue, and that they though action had been taken to get the property owner to take the gate down, the Danville Police and Fire Departments descended on the property and removed the gate. Police are patrolling to make sure it stays open.

Lancaster, Garrard Co Consider Merging

There are things identified by city and county, like the Danville-Boyle County Chamber of Commerce, so why not Lancaster-Garrard County? Its something the city and county are considering. They're considering a merger, but for now, they're simply considering a commission to study what unification, consolidation or merger would look like. Officials of both entities say they're biggest concern is that they don't duplicate services. In the end, it will be up to voters to decide if Lancaster and Garrard County should consolidate.

Six Hurt in Three Vehicle Crash

Six people were hurt in a head-on crash in Pulaski County on Monday afternoon. Pulaski County Sheriff's officials said 20 year old Corey McCrawley was driving west on KY-80 at about 3 p.m. when he crossed the center line and slammed head on, into a car that 59 year old Ron Haggard was driving. Police said the impact of the crash sent McCrawley's car into an eastbound Jeep and off the road, where it rolled. Haggard and his passenger were cut out of the Chevy and taken to area hospitals. McCrawley and three people in his car were also taken to the hospital.

Garrard County One Step Closer To Merger With Lancaster

Garrard County is considering merging its county government with the city of Lancaster and it is one more step closer to doing so.






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On Monday, Garrard County Fiscal Court voted 6 to zero to create a commission to study the proposed merger. The ordinance must now pass a second vote by fiscal court on August 22nd and the Lancaster City Council must also adopt the ordinance. If it does pass, a commission of between 20 and 40 people would be appointed to study the merger and to develop a specific plan for the consolidation of services and functions. Voters would then decide to approve or reject that merger.

McConnell Defends Vote

Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell was in Clark County yesterday, the day the Dow dropped more than 600 points, after S and P downgraded the US credit rating to AA+. McConnell defended his vote on raising the debt ceiling, saying that the country was not going to default on its loans, and that he stands by his decision.

Garrard Co Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash

A Garrard County man was killed in a motorcycle crash on Saturday night. Police said 61 year old Cecil Johnson was dead at the scene of the Madison County crash. Police said his was the only vehicle involved. Kentucky State Police said Johnson was heading west on Moran Mill Road late Saturday when he hit a ditch and was thrown from the motorcycle when it flipped several times. KSP said alcohol was likely a factor in the crash.

Volunteers Needed For Rape Crisis Center

If you have an interest in the anti-violence movement, are compassionate and are at least 20 years old, you are needed as a volunteer with the Bluegrass Rape Crisis Center. Cari Calico, a rape crisis counselor says that training is coming up in Lexington and volunteers are needed in Boyle, Lincoln, Mercer, Garrard and Jessimine counties.






Volunteers must have reliable personal transportation, pass a background check and provide three references. For more information, go to bluegrassrapecrisis.org.

Karsner is Back!

Steve Karsner is back at Boyle County Middle School. After being gone for about four years to turn around then struggling Anderson County Middle School, Karsner is returning to BCMS this fall.

Peebles Closes, Goody's Opens

When one store closes, another opens. Isn't that the shopper's credo? Anyway, Peebles at Danville Manor Shopping Center will close on Saturday, and after some renovations, Goody's will open on Wednesday, August 17. Many shoppers will remember there was the Goody'sat Ridgeview Shopping Center, but it went out about two years ago. Now, Stage Stores, Inc. from Houston Texas is reopening the Goody's store.

Rand Paul Rescheduled

The Danville-Boyle County Chamber of Commerce ATandT Public Policy event with U.S. Senator Rand Paul that was set for this coming Wednesday, has been postponed to September 1. Everybody with reservations for the Wednesday event can attend this one. If you can't attend on September 1, call the chamber to get a refund. There is still time to make reservations for the rescheduled event.

Lincoln School Board to Hear Results of Air Quality Tests From Hustonville Elementary Following Weekend Cleaning

5pm Board Meeting on Aug. 9 to Finalize Start of School Date

STANFORD, Ky (August 8, 2011) – Lincoln County will hold a board meeting on
Tuesday, Aug. 9, at 5 p.m. to receive and discuss findings from air quality samples
taken at Hustonville Elementary School, following professional air “scrubbing” that
took place over the weekend. Once the board reviews the results, it will finalize
the date for the first day of school for Hustonville students, currently set as the
district-wide start date of Aug. 11. Regardless of any decision on the start date for
Hustonville Elementary, all other schools in the district will open as scheduled.

“We are going above and beyond to ensure a safe and comfortable environment
for our Hustonville students,” said Superintendent Karen Hatter. “Two expert
environmental consultants and several members of our energy services team have
toured the building and we are all working together toward a secure and happy
first day of school.”

During July environmental mold was discovered that occurred as a result of
uncharacteristically high levels of humidity in a wing of the school building that had
been temporarily closed off. One of two air samples taken July 29 following the
initial clean-up showed an elevated level of mold in the air, Hatter said.

“The elevated level was consistent with what we would expect immediately after
the initial clean-up and before air scrubbers had been used,” said air quality
consultant Shauna Weis, of Environmental Safety Technology. “Follow up tests
conducted Monday and Tuesday morning should provide laboratory results that
the clean-up plan was successful.”

The plan included placing air scrubbers with HEPA filters and wiping down
classrooms, the library and other rooms, and hallways over the weekend. New air
quality tests will be conducted Monday and Tuesday, and the School Board will
receive the results Tuesday afternoon, Hatter said.

Teen Killed in Friday Crash

A Casey County teen was killed Friday morning when he lost control of his car and hit a tree on his way to work. Kentucky State Police said 19 year old Timothy "Trey" Buis of Poplar Hill, was dead at the scene of the crash, that happened around 4:30 a.m. on Ky. 501, eight miles south of Liberty. Police said Buis went off the right side of the road and hit an embankment. They said the car then went airborne and the roof of the car hit a tree. KSP said Buis was not wearing a seat belt.

Fit Kids Class Teaches Lifestyle Skills To Be Healthy

McDowell Wellness Center has a great way to teach kids how to love exercise and being healthy. The Fit Kids Class will begin on September 6th and it is filling up fast. Rachel Abbott with the Wellness Center knows how important it is to teach kids how to be healthy at an early age.






The class is for children ages 8 through 12. They will meet every Tuesday and Thursday for four weeks.

For more information, call 859-936-9355.

Cattleman's Association Awards CKYRHS $1000

The KY Cattleman's Association has awarded a $1,000 grant to CKYRHS to put
toward their security fencing project which will cost $7,000.
CKYRHS will be looking for matching community business stakeholder donors and
contributors to help them reach this goal.
The community is invited to an award presentation at 9:30am this Tuesday,
August 9th, 2011 at our "No Kill Mission" located at 214 Richmond Street in
Lancaster.
If you would like to make a monetary contributing donation or become a
matching community business stakeholder donor, please contact Mark D. Hurte
or Linda Wardlow at 859-792-4581 or emailing at ckyrhs@ckyrhs.org

Fire Engulfs House in Casey Co on Wednesday, 17 Cats Die

No people were injured, but 17 cats died in a house fire in Casey County on Wednesday. Investigators said the fire broke out around 11 a.m. at a house in Liberty, on West Kentucky 70. When fire crews got to the scene, the house was engulfed, and investigators think the fire started in the kitchen. The woman who lives at the house with her boyfriend and all those cats said she got a call at work that her house was on fire, and knew the cats would perish since they couldn't get out.

General Fund Could Be Up by $192M

Kentucky's general fund could be up by as much as 192 million dollars this year, so say the state's economists. They say its good for the commonwealth since Kentucky has had to cut spending recently to balance the budget. They say the hike in revenue is from growth in the income tax, the sales tax and the coal severance tax.

Man Faces Assault Charges

A Somerset man faces assault charges after he attacked a police officer who was arresting for burglarizing a house. Police busted 41 year old Richard Siers when they caught him taking stuff from a the garage at a house on Monticello Street on Tuesday. Siers would not comply with police and resisted arrest even after police tased him and used pepper spray on him. When police finally subdued Siers, they charged him with several counts.

Fancy Farm is Saturday

The 131st Fancy Farm Picnic is tomorrow and anybody who's anybody in Kentucky politics will be there. The farm's been cleaned up, and so have some of the rules. Over the past years, the rules at Fancy Farm have gone from cussin' to no cussin'. So two dozen politicos will be there: Mitch McConnell, Rand Paul, those running for offices in the commonwealth. The event is keeping to tradition, being held on the grounds of St Jerome Catholic Church in Fancy Farm, Kentucky, and keeping to the tradition of mud slinging, but being nice: and no cussin'!

Woman Impaled After Crash

Boyle County Sheriff' Marty Elliott said a Parksville woman was critically hurt when she was impaled on a fence when her car was involved in a crash. The crash happened on Wednesday night, and Elliott said 52 year old Debbie Wilham was flown to a Lexington hospital after the crash. He said she was southbound on Quirk’s Run Road near the Mercer-Boyle County line around 6 p.m. He said the car apparently ran off the road as it went into a curve, she over corrected and rolled the vehicle several times. It then ran through a wooden fence, where a part of the fence ran through Wilham's chest.

Food Drive Still Accepting Donations

Just as a reminder, the Stanford USDA Service Center is accepting donations for the 2011 Feds Feed Families food drive. Dana McKinney with the Service Center says, nationwide, they have a goal of 2 million pounds of non-perishable items that will be donated locally to the Bluegrass Community Action Partnership.







Household items include some cleaning supplies and paper products. The Center is located at 102 Metker Trail in Stanford.

Senator Rand Paul To Speak At Danville Public Policy Event

The next Danville Boyle County Chamber of Commerce and AT and T public policy series is coming up fast. Charlie Cox with the Danville Boyle County Economic Development Partnership says this event will feature a very special speaker.






Cox recommends getting your reservations as soon as possible as seating is limited. Cost for the event is $15 for chamber members and $25 for non-chamber members and includes lunch.


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Beshear First KYGov in Middle East

Governor Steve Beshear was in Afghanistan yesterday to visit Kentucky troops there. He and other governors were touring US military bases in the Middle East and flew to Kabul yesterday, then went to Kandahar and Bagram. The governor's office reports that its the first time any sitting Kentucky governor has been to an active war zone. There are nearly ten thousand Kentucky troops in Afghanistan.

Lancaster Council Solves Water Problem

The Lancaster city council has decided to build its own 12 million dollar water treatment plant. That decision was made this week in a unanimous vote, minus one absent council member. The city could have bought water from Danville, or selling the system to Kentucky American Water. Council members say that while the decision does not bind them to anything, it does show residents that they do want to make a move on the long awaited water issue in Lancaster.

First Two Inmates From NorthPoint Go On Trial this Fall

It was nearly two years ago that there was a fire and a riot at the Northpoint Training Center, and yesterday, two of the inmates who were indicted in the riot will go to court next fall. Forty-two year old Bobby Hoskins Jr will go on trial on September 19. Forty year old Newell Stacy will be tried on October 24, The fires and riot destroyed six buildings and made five dorms unlivable. Both Hoskins and Stacy are accused of setting a fire, then taking part in the riot. So far, ten inmates have been indicted and dozens more could still be indicted in the incident..

Junction City Could Go Wet

The song says the times, they are a'changin', and so they are in Junction City. When voters go to the polls this fall, they'll decide whether the city should be wet or not. The city has been dry for decades, but now, since
Boyle Judge-Executive Harold McKinney certified the petition asking for alcohol sales, the electorate will get their say on October 4. If its voted in, Junction City would join Danville as being one of two cities in Boyle County that's gone wet in the past two years.

Lincoln County Schools Open on August 11

Lincoln County Schools will not start tomorrow. Students will get another week of summer break as the school board voted last night to hold off opening school until August 11.

There's a mold issue at Hustonville Elementary, and an issue with where parents can drop students off at Waynesburg Elementary.

WPBK's Tim Estes said staff is at work today, then will also have a week off, with their first day on August 10th, before students return on the 11th.

Lincoln County Schools Open on August 11

The Lincoln County School board voted last night to delay the opening of school for a week. The board said there issues in dropping students off at Waynesburg, there's some mold at Hustonville. Staff will report today for a work day, then their first day is August 10th, but students will not start classes in Lincoln County until August 11th because of safety issues at the two buildings.

Lancaster Could Lose Without a Police Chief

Lancaster is just over a month away from losing state funding if Mayor Brenda Powers doesn't name a new police chief. The city got a letter dated July 15 from the Department of Criminal Justice Training that said the city has to have a police chief in place in 60 days -- that would be September 15 -- or it will lose its participation in the Kentucky Law Enforcement Foundation Program Fund. It's 31 hundred dollars a year in pay stipend for officers if the city follows all the rules of the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. So if there's no chief by mid-September the city will be disqualified from the program.

Control of Local Red Cross Moves to Regional Level

WIth changes at the American Red Cross on a national level, one local chapter is disappearing. The Central Kentucky chapter, which serves Mercer and Boyle counties, will dissolve its executive director's position, and much of the operation will be absorbed on a regional level. The organization says disaster response will be coordinated through the Lexington office.

Parole and Porbation Moves to Lancaster City Hall

Makes more sense: move a state office into the back part of Lancaster City Hall than have it at a shopping center. So that's what's happening with the vacant part of city hall. Mayor Brenda Powers told council at its meeting this week that the parole and probation office that right now is at the Pleasant Retreat will be in city hall. The state will pay Lancaster just over 38 thousand dollars a year to lease the three thousand feet of space. It will take about 32 thousand dollars and about three months to renovate the space so the state can use it, so the city will use part of the first year's lease to pay for it.

Herrington Conservation League Celebrates Ten Years

Everytime you drink a glass of clean water out of your faucet, you can thank the Herrington Conservation League for it. For ten years, the League has been dedicated to cleaning up Herrington Lake which provides water for Mercer, Garrard and Boyle Counties. One of the founding members of the League says this weekend's pig roast helps raise needed funds to continue their efforts.






The Pig Roast will be held Saturday evening at Chimney Rock Marina. Besides a meal of pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs, chips and soft drinks, there will also be live music, a corn hole tournament, a raffle for a five thousand dollar cruise and a silent auction.

Church Wall Collapses

Nobody was hurt, but it was the weather over the weekend that caused the wall of a church to collapse. Nicholasville Police said the back wall of the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection collapsed into a garden on Saturday, so church goers had to meet elsewhere on the property for Sunday services. Engineers later said the church sanctuary was safe. They said they don't know what caused it to collapse but might have been because of moisture in the wall.

Fire Destroys Home

A house fire in Stanford on Friday night left a family without a home. No one was at home when the fire broke out at 425 Harmon Heights, so no one was physically hurt. but the family of five is dealing with the loss of their home. Stanford Fire Chief Kenny McDaniel said investigators are still trying to find out what caused the fire that he said started in the living room. Foul play is not suspected. It took about 20 firefighters from Stanford and Lincoln County to fight the blaze.

Ali Writes to Norway

Kentucky's native son, Muhammad Ali expressed his sadness on the bombing and the mass shooting in Norway, saying in a letter to that country that his heart is broken by the deaths of its people and the senselessness of the crime. The Champ wrote that his quote -- "heart goes out to each of you as you deal with the unimaginable grief of your loss." Ali's spokesman said the letter was conveyed through Ali's wife.

Free Smoking Cessation Class Offered For Boyle County Residents

If you live or work in Boyle County and are a smoker, you have an opportunity to quit for free. The Boyle County Health Department is sponsoring a free Cooper Clayton Method to Stop Smoking program beginning August 11th. Jamie Bradshaw with the Health Department says having the extra support of the program can make all the difference.






Classes will meet on Thursdays at two different times… 9 AM and 6 PM… and last for about an hour. You will need to register with the Boyle County Health Department to participate.

Call Jamie Bradshaw at (859) 236-2053 to register.