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Kentucky agencies receives $1.7M in anti-drug trafficking grants

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SUMMARY: Governor Andy Beshear announced $1.7 million in to 12 Kentucky agencies to combat drug trafficking. The funds will enforcement and nonprofits through drug prevention officer , victim counseling, and reintegration efforts. Key recipients include the Kentucky , receiving over $372,000. These grants aim to disrupt drug networks and reduce overdose deaths, particularly in high-abuse like Lexington, Louisville, Owensboro, Northern Kentucky, London, and Bowling Green. In July, State Police seized over $9.6 million worth of , marking the largest monthly seizure in recent history, enhancing their collaborative investigations and programming.

Multiple Kentucky agencies receives $1.7M in anti-drug trafficking grants.

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HISA equine welfare unit probe says University of Kentucky lab did not follow testing guidelines

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www.youtube.com – FOX 56 – 2024-09-17 18:36:50

SUMMARY: The of Kentucky is investigating allegations of misconduct related to a professor at the Martin Gaton College of Agriculture. Scott Stanley, the former director of the equine analytical chemistry lab, is accused of lying about equine drug tests and failing to follow certain protocols. He was from his position in March, and the university is moving to terminate his employment. The case has been referred to UK for further action.

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Kentucky manhunt: Personnel 'reallocated' outside forest as search for I-75 shooting suspect continu

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www.youtube.com – FOX 56 – 2024-09-17 18:19:43

SUMMARY: In Laurel County, a manhunt for Joseph Couch continues 11 days after his alleged shooting spree on I-75. Governor Andy Beshear emphasized that the will not succumb to fear, stating that the priority is community safety. Over 28,000 acres in the Daniel Boone National Forest have been searched, but with limited results, enforcement is shifting strategies. They will redirect resources from the forest to local communities, increasing patrols to create a stronger public safety presence. have pursued every tip but have yet to locate Couch, who is still at large.

As 10 days have passed since the shooting on I-75 in Laurel County, state and area held a briefing Tuesday afternoon regarding the ongoing manhunt for the suspect.

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1 injured in Redding Road shooting

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SUMMARY: Lexington are investigating a shooting that occurred this afternoon on the 300 block of Reading Road. responded around 4 PM and discovered a man with a gunshot wound, who was subsequently taken to the hospital for treatment. The fled the scene before police arrived. Authorities are encouraging anyone with information to contact the police or submit an anonymous tip to Bluegrass Crimestoppers.

The Lexington Police Department (LPD) is investigating a Tuesday afternoon shooting.

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