Manchester Police Department Public Safety Announcement

MANCHESTER, KY (July 13, 2020) - The Manchester Police Department is reporting that: In the last few days we've had two officers test positive for COVID-19.

Interim joint committees meet to discuss state issues

By State Representative Derek Lewis

It was a busy week in Frankfort as several Interim Joint Committees met to discuss issues the state is facing. The common theme in all the committee meetings continues to be COVID-19. This virus appears to be with us for the near future, so it is important to find safe, effective, common sense solutions to move all aspects of Kentucky forward. 

FRANKFORT, KY  – The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security has awarded Leslie County with a $13,036.61 grant to purchase new equipment and services for local mapping data collection. The Leslie County grant application was one of 61 considered for these funds awarded through the State Homeland Security Grant Program.

McKee, KY. (July 13, 2020) – The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post was contacted by Jackson County 911 on Friday, July 11, 2020 just after 1:00 am, in reference to a shooting that occurred at a residence on Drip Rock Holiness Church Rd in McKee.

LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's K-9 Deputy Gary Mehler along with Deputy Daniel Reed arrested Ashley R. Smith age 24 of Barr Creek Road, Oneida, KY on Saturday evening July 11, 2020 at approximately 5:51 PM.

 Kentucky’s new executive order requires Kentuckians to wear face coverings under several circumstances for the next 30 days

Governor Andy Beshear

FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 9, 2020) – Highlighting his commitment to protecting all Kentuckians, Gov. Andy Beshear today announced Kentuckians must wear face coverings in many situations if the state is going to stop the increase of novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) cases and continue to reopen the economy safely.