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Floyd County Sheriff John P. Hunt has been appointed to the NACo, National Association of Counties Justice and Public Safety Committee. NACo , headquartered out of Washington DC, serves nearly 40,000 county elected officials and over 3.6 million county employees. Committee members are involved in all matters pertaining to criminal justice and public safety systems, including criminal justice planning and coordination, law enforcement and crime prevention, courts, corrections, homeland security, and civil disturbances. Sheriff Hunt looks forward to serving in this capacity and knows and understands that only through county partnerships with other levels of government can a comprehensive approach to crime and public safety issues be undertaken within the American system. Sheriff Hunt also knows that counties must exercise a strong leadership role in coordinating with other federal, state and municipalities in addressing current and fut
Currently on ventilator: 217
Top counties with the most positive cases today are: Jefferson, Fayette, Oldham, Kenton, Warren and Morgan. Each of these counties reported 150 or more new cases; Jefferson County alone reported 758.
To see a list of those reported lost to the virus today, click here.
Condolences for U.S. Capitol Police Officer Killed in Line of Duty
The Governor said he was heartbroken to learn a Capitol police officer has died after sustaining injuries from the attack on our U.S. Capitol by domestic terrorists.
“This is what happens when you foster disrespect, hate, and division,” said Gov. Beshear. “Every public servant must be responsible for their words and the messages they send. Our thoughts and prayers are with the officer’s family.”
Kentucky House of Representatives passed a bill this week that could prohibit Governor Andy Beshear from shutting down schools and businesses again du.
On Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced nearly 5,000 new COVID-19 cases in the commonwealth's second-highest daily report - yesterday's report was th.
The coroner for Elliott County is facing DUI charges.
Steven Whitt was stopped by police in Carter County Tuesday night.
Cops noticed the truck he was driving didn’t have a registered plate and was hugging the center line.
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