We had a small taste of summer to begin the week and that will continue today more than likely before a bit of rain shows itself by Wednesday night and into Thursday, and the Memorial Day weekend looks like a few showers may be close by but it wont be a complete loss with a mix up of sun and clouds Saturday and Sunday, we’ll have more details on your regional weather coming up, welcome to Tuesday May 21st 2024.
On Sunday, dozens of people gathered at Jenny Wiley State Resort Park to support kids with special needs in Johnson County. Hosted by the Cryptic Knights Chapter of the Kentucky Widows Sons, President James Hill said they want to help teachers have the opportunity to purchase items for their students with special needs. The Cryptic Knights Chapter of the Kentucky Widows Sons are also raising money to give the kids Christmas presents. He said they are thankful for all of the other motorcycle groups that help them throughout the year as they are all focused on giving back to their communities.
On May 20, the Kentucky State police department will begin their ‘Click it or Ticket’ campaign.
This comes ahead of Memorial Day weekend to bring awareness and encourage the proper use of seatbelts in motor vehicles. More than 110 law enforcement agencies all over Kentucky will be involved in the ‘Click it or Ticket’ campaign, which will include public service announcements to counties throughout the state. The campaign has been ran annually for over a decade and has made a significant impact on the community.
A father and his son died Sunday morning after their house burned. The fire occurred in Fleming-Neon along Henry Hutton Drive Sunday morning. Letcher County Coroner, Perry Fowler said the father was 77 and the son was 32 years old. No names have been released yet and there is no known cause of the fire at this time.
Pike County man wanted on 11 outstanding warrants was taken into custody on Sunday, earning an additional charge in the process. Lacy Wolford, 47, of Phelps, was wanted for charges related the theft of siding and contents of a mobile home amounting to more than $10,000; a fugitive warrant out of Virginia for conspiracy and larceny charges; and a number of other charges, including fleeing police. When four state troopers caught up with him early Sunday morning, the police report alleges he tried to run away. One of the troopers fired a taser at him, but missed. However, he was soon found hiding behind an old vehicle and was arrested without further incident. That earned him another charge of fleeing police. Wolford is now being held without bond in the Pike County Detention Center.
Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner. Whether you plan to stay home or take a trip, you could be joined by thousands of other Kentuckians leaving the Bluegrass State. Blue Grass Airport is expecting significant foot traffic this year. From the skies to the roads, that rush doesn’t seem to be letting up. AAA is actually expecting over 500,000 Kentuckians to travel. That’s about 11 percent of our total population, 86 percent of that number will be traveling via car, and with that many extra people headed out of town before letting the rubber hit the road, Weaver Hawkins gives us a few things to keep in mind. “Make sure your vehicle is in good shape before hitting the road. Tire pressure, oil in good shape and all lights including turn signals in good working order.
