On Friday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the lowest positivity rate since Dec. 28 and reminded Kentuckians to keep gatherings small and safe this Super .
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Feb 5, 2021 7:25 PM
Kentucky State Police are preparing for the big game by participating in Operation C.A.R.E (Crash Awareness Reduction Effort) on Super Bowl Sunday. KSP, along with law enforcement across the country, will have increased visibility on interstates and highways to keep drivers safe.
KSP troopers and officers will put a high emphasis on all traffic enforcement violations, including speeding, failure to wear seat belts, impaired and distracted driving. During this one-day nationwide blitz, troopers across the country will have the same team goal in mind – keeping motorists safe.
“One crash is too many and its important Kentuckians stay safe while they are traveling. We urge people to celebrate at home in lieu of going out on the roads. If you should host a Super Bowl party, have a game plan and designate a sober driver for your guests,” said KSP Spokesperson Sergeant Billy Gregory.
The cost of regular gas in Kentucky is steadily rising. Triple-A says drivers across the commonwealth are paying four cents a gallon more than a week .
The Johnson County Health Department reported 18 new cases of COVID-19 in the county on Thursday. These 18 newly-reported cases bring Johnson County's.
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Feb 3, 2021 8:46 PM
Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post received a call on February 2, 2021, at 9:42 a.m. reporting a single vehicle collision had occurred on Stanley Road in the Pikeville community of Pike County. A trooper from Post 9 responded and began the investigation.
The initial investigation indicated Randolph Coleman, 55 years old of Pikeville, was operating a 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix on Stanley Road, when Coleman’s vehicle exited the roadway, causing the vehicle to overturn. Randolph Coleman was pronounced deceased on scene by the Pike County Coroner’s Office.
Trooper Sheldon Thomas is investigating the collision and was assisted on scene by Kentucky State Police Post 9 personnel and Lifeguard Ambulance Service.