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University of Kentucky student sexually assaulted on campus, university says
A University of Kentucky student reported they were sexually assaulted in an on-campus dorm last week, according to the university.
The victim is a UK student and knows the suspect, according to a crime bulletin issued Monday night. The assault took place in the victim’s room in a UK residence hall on Thursday, Oct. 17, and was reported to police on Sunday. The gender of the victim and suspect were not provided.
“The UK Police Department is actively investigating this incident, and the appropriate campus units are working with individuals involved to provide resources and support,” the university said.
This is the fourth campus crime bulletin issued since the Aug. 26 start of the fall semester related to sexual assault on campus.
Sexual assault is defined as rape, fondling, incest or statutory rape, according to UK’s most recent Campus Safety and Security Report.
The university offers several supports for students who have experienced sexual assault, or need mental health support. Free and confidential survivor support is provided through the Violence and Intervention Prevention Center, which can be contacted by calling 859-257-3574 or visiting uky.edu/vipcenter.
Other resources are available through the Office of Student Success, https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/get-help. Incidents of harassment or sexual assault also can be reported to the Title IX Coordinator by calling 859-257-8927 or visiting the website at oeo.uky.edu.
To report an incident of sexual assault to campus police, the UK Police Department Special Victim’s Unit can be contacted by calling 859-257-8573.
“Sexual assault is never the victim’s fault,” the crime bulletin said. “The only person responsible for sexual misconduct is the perpetrator.”
The crime bulletin was issued Monday in compliance with the Clery Act, which requires colleges and universities that receive federal funding to notify students of any crime that “represents a serious or continuing threat to the safety of the campus community,” according to the UK police department website.
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.
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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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