Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of May.
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🏘️ Community
University of Kentucky head basketball coach Mark Pope and former Wildcat Reed Shepard helped clean up storm damage in London – Pope was seen working on the roof of a damaged home in Laurel County as community recovery efforts continue.
🎭 Culture
Downtown Frankfort will kick off its Summer Concert Series opening night on Friday, May 30 with performances by Jeri Katherine Howell + Ben Sollee.
🏛️ Government
Kentuckians are reminded to buckle up and secure children as the Click It or Ticket campaign runs now through June 1 — including Memorial Day, with law enforcement and safety officials urging every trip be taken with care.
Governor Andy Beshear and transportation leaders say that fastened seat belts help save lives and keep everyone safe on every ride.
The Kentucky State Police rescued people trapped by storms using patrol vehicles to take injured citizens to hospitals when ambulances were not available.
Officers are now stationed in affected areas—working to stop looting and keep communities safe.
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