New elk research launches this month in Kentucky

Elk capture Helicopter

Kevin Kelly/Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife 800-858-1549

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Researchers will use a helicopter to locate and capture elk this month as part of a major research study on elk reproduction and population growth. The research will be conducted throughout Kentucky’s elk zone and will launch this month.

Attorney General Cameron Leads 17 States in Filing Supreme Court Amicus Brief Supporting State Authority to Control Licensing Process for Abortion Clinics

Daniel Cameron KY AG 600

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Attorney General Daniel Cameron on Friday January 10, 2020 led a 17-state coalition in filing an amicus brief before the U.S. Supreme Court in Curtis T. Hill, Jr. v. Whole Woman’s Health Alliance. In the case, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit ordered the State of Indiana to issue a license to a would-be provider of abortion services, Whole Woman’s Health Alliance, after the state initially denied the license.

UPDATE: Death Investigation Rockcastle County - Victim identified & Murder charge

Melissa D. Wolke

Mount Vernon, KY. (January 10, 2020) – On January 10, 2020 at approximately 03:40 AM Kentucky State Police, Post 11 London received a call from Rockcastle 911 requesting assistance on a disturbance at a residence on Pug Lane in the Conway Community of Rockcastle County.

KSP Releasing New Information in 1988 Owen County Murder

KSP cold case composite

Corinth, KY. (January 9, 2019) – Kentucky State Police Post 5 in Campbellsburg is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a cold case murder victim. In 1988, a female victim was located in a rural area laying in close proximity to a roadway. Due to decomposition, the victim has not yet been identified.

5 1/2 month old infant found in Laurel County roadway in 35 degree weather

Destiny Dawn McQueen

LONDON, KY (January 9, 2020) - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Sheriff's K-9 Deputy Gary Mehler along with Sgt. John Inman, Deputy Joey Robinson and Deputy James Fox arrested two individuals early Thursday morning January 9, 2020 at approximately 3:15 AM.

UPDATE: Clay County Fiscal Court 2nd Amendment Sanctuary County Resolution

Fiscal Court 2nd Amendment vote 1 9 2020

MANCHESTER, KY (January 9, 2020) - The Clay County Fiscal Courtroom in Manchester, KY was filled to capacity with an overflowing crowd on Thursday afternoon January 9, 2020 during the 2nd Amendment Sanctuary County discussion and the expected vote by the Court on the resolution.

 

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