Kentucky
Severe storms knock down tree limb, injuring Kentucky woman
SOMERSET, Ky. (WKYT) – Severe storms Tuesday dealt some serious injuries to a Southern Kentucky woman.
The woman was hospitalized after a large tree limb came crashing down on her camper.
Austin and Ashley Molesworth have managed Happy Camper RV Park. They rent out short and long term spaces, just minutes from Lake Cumberland.
“Nine times out of ten, once they get here they become more like family,” said Ashley Molesworth.
Molesworth says they sheltered in their home as severe storms passed through. She looked outside after the storm passed, and found large tree limbs down, including one that crashed right through a camper.
“It scares you, it really does,” said Austin Molesworth. “Especially for us, we used to live in our camper. It really kind of makes you think twice about what can happen.”
The Molesworth’s say the woman was working on her computer inside when the limb grazed her head and badly cut open her arm.
They are now rethinking how they will manage trees at the RV park, many of which tower over their guests and tenants.
“Shade versus safety, we more than likely will be taking out a majority of our trees.”
The Molesworths say they are hoping for a speedy recovery for the woman. Her family is looking at thousands of dollars in damages to the camper on top of medical bills and other expenses.
A GoFundMe has been set up to help the family.
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Kentucky is poised to land either Donnie Freeman or Sebastian Rancik this weekend, per report
Jones posted on Twitter that “Kentucky will have (absent a major change) either Freeman or Rancik by tomorrow,” while also noting the Wildcats still need to add another shooter and another big to round out the roster.
One of the top targets is Donnie Freeman, a 6-foot-9, 205-pound sophomore forward transferring from Syracuse. Freeman arrived in Lexington on Tuesday night and began his visit on Wednesday before leaving without a commitment. While there was concern he could land at UConn, that visit has since been canceled, leaving Kentucky and St. John’s as the top teams.
Freeman averaged 16.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game last season, while adding nearly a block and a steal per contest. He shot 47.4% from the field but 30.2% from 3-point range across 23 games.
The other option is Sebastian Rancik, a 6-foot-11, 220-pound sophomore forward transferring from Colorado. Rancik visited Kentucky starting Wednesday through Thursday and brings a versatile skill set, averaging 12.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2 assists per game while shooting 33.1% from 3.
Either Freeman or Rancik would provide a significant boost at the power forward position for head coach Mark Pope. Kentucky has already added guards Zoom Diallo and Alex Wilkins in the portal.
Kentucky football coach Will Stein reflects on new position
Will Stein was officially introduced to fans and media as the head coach for the Kentucky Wildcats, replacing Mark Stoops.
LEXINGTON — Kentucky football had its first spring game under new coach Will Stein at Kroger Field on Saturday.
The offense, in blue jerseys, had its moments. So too the defense, donning white uniforms.
Ultimately, the blue squad earned a 23-18 victory in a game called just after noon because of inclement weather.
Stein admitted he “got emotional” as he charged onto the field prior to kickoff.
“I know it wasn’t a real game, but when I ran on the field, I definitely — man, I felt it,” he said. “It was like a wave running over me. And very, very, just cool.”
While it doesn’t count in the standings, Stein walked away pleased.
“I think we got a lot of really good work,” he said. “That’s the goal of spring is to improve with fundamentals and technique, learn how to practice, learn what winning edges that we need throughout spring to go into summer and fall and prepare the team for play. And we came out of the scrimmage clean. There (were) no injuries, which to me, that’s the biggest win of the day. I could (not) care less about the score.
“If we come out clean, that’s good. The Wildcats won.”
New starting QB Kenny Minchey looked about as expected, with sharp passes evened out by moments of inconsistency. Martels Carter Jr., a defensive back who is lining up at running back this spring, scored a touchdown and had several nice runs.
And the defense forced multiple three-and-outs and also picked off one Minchey pass on a two-point conversion.
This story will be updated.
Reach Kentucky men’s basketball and football reporter Ryan Black at rblack@gannett.com and follow him on X at @RyanABlack.
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