Four candidates are in the running for Kentucky Education Commissioner. A final decision could come as early as next week. Some 80 people applied for the job, which opened after Commissioner Jon Draud resigned in February for health reasons. On Thursday, the State Board of Education whittled the list down to four finalists.
Several Kentucky groups who believe Americans aren't as independent as they used to be will be rallying this 4th of July on the steps of the State Capitol in Frankfort. Jim Waters with the Bluegrass Institute For Public Policy, is one of the co-organizers of the event billed as a statewide "Tea Party."
Several members of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council want a clearer idea of what's planned for downtown development. The council's intergovernmental committee discussed the issue with the president of the downtown development authority. Council member Diane Lawless believes a cohesive planning process is absent.
There have been modifications in the Advanced Language Program set up for Lexington's police officers. Their police chief hopes it will soon return to its original format.
AAA of Kentucky estimates travel will be down by about 3% this 4th of July holiday weekend. Roger Boyd with AAA said about 37 million people will take trips of 50 miles or more throughout the country.
The 4th of July holiday will have many people hitting the lake, but the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife warns that alcohol and boating are a deadly combination. Kentucky ranks above the national average for boating fatalities linked to alcohol.
