KY Bill Lets Veterinarians Report Abuse, But They’ll Need A Second Opinion On Farmed Animals

By JOSH JAMES A bill granting Kentucky veterinarians legal protections if they report suspected animal abuse to law enforcement has cleared committee, but not without one change. As it stands, veterinarians need a waiver, subpoena, or court order to alert authorities of possible animal abuse. Backers of Senate Bill 21 hope to change that. “We remain the only state in…

Stay Home From Work? Many Kentuckians Can’t.

By JOSH JAMES Kentucky health officials are promising a robust response to a potential outbreak of COVID-19 and dispensing advice for avoiding the illness, but following those recommendations isn’t always as simple as it sounds— especially for low wage workers. State officials can’t stress it enough: wash your hands, get the flu shot, and, as Gov.…

Former Dept. of Natural Resources Commissioner, Harlan native Allen Luttrell dead

By Jordan Whitaker BAXTER, Ky. (WYMT)- The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet reported that Allen Luttrell, the former Department of Natural Resources Commissioner, died suddenly over the weekend. Mr. Luttrell was twice appointed commissioner of the Department for Natural Resources, most recently in 2016 by former Governor Matt Bevin. He held that position until 2018. Mr. Luttrell…