Kentucky
KSP responds to an active barricade situation in Pulaski County
SOMERSET, Ky. (LEX 18) — LEX 18 is on the scene of an active barricade situation in Pulaski County.
Kentucky State Police Post 11, London, and the Kentucky State Police Special Response Team are currently responding to an active barricade situation in Somerset.
Somerset Police Captain Shawn Dobbs says they received a shots-fired call around 5:20 p.m. on Sunday. Evidence shows the man who has barricaded himself is also connected to the shots fired incident, according to Dobbs.
Somerset Police attempted negotiations, but contacted KSP. Police say they have obtained warrants for the suspect. It is unknown if anyone else is inside the residence with him.
Officers evacuated an apartment building in the area and homes nearby to keep people safe.
KSP asks people to remain vigilant and avoid the area of East Mount Vernon Street near the intersection of Crawford Avenue as they respond.
This is an ongoing situation. We will update you once we learn more.
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WKRC) — A Kentucky man was arrested Thursday after police said he was riding a horse while intoxicated, reports WBKO.
Bowling Green police said they found 48-year-old Jorge Luis Hernandez on a horse, partially slumped over, as it walked along a road. He and the horse then began traveling on a sidewalk, according to an arrest record.
Police said Hernandez had a “strong odor of alcoholic beverage” and had bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and delayed movements. Hernandez said he had just left the liquor store and had a liquor store bag tied to the horse’s saddle.
Hernandez was arrested and charged with operating a non-motor vehicle under the influence of intoxicants.
Kentucky
Kentucky Newsmakers 3/29: Senate Candidate Charles Booker; Kentucky League of Cities Pres. Mayor Paul Sandefur
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – On the latest edition of Kentucky Newsmakers, WKYT’s Bill Bryant talks with Kentucky Senate candidate Charles Booker and Beaver Dam Mayor and Kentucky League of Cities President Paul Sandefur.
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced the approval of nearly $23 million in funding to support natural disaster recovery throughout the Southeast.
Kentucky is among several states receiving funds for state-managed recovery programs after Hurricane Helene and other past disasters hit the Southeast, a news release from FEMA said.
According to FEMA, Kentucky, Florida and Tennessee will administer more than $2.1 million for disaster unemployment assistance to help those who may not be able to work as a direct result of a disaster.
Kentucky, alongside Georgia and Tennessee, was also awarded $2.4 million to fund crisis counseling and mental health support.
The funds will help pay for counselors and other services to help people with disaster-related stress and trauma, according to FEMA.
More information about state-managed recovery programs funded by FEMA can be found on the agency’s website.
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