Kentucky Standard

MILLINOCKET, Maine (AP) — More than 14 million older adults fall every year in the U.S., perhaps none so often as 91-year-old Dale Sanders. By his count, Sanders fell 71 times while reclaiming his record as the oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail. Six were what he calls hard falls, including one that led to a brief hospitalization and another just 200 yards from the finish.

One of Kentucky’s congressman is placing blame for the financial situation rural hospitals find themselves in on everything but the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that will usher in major changes to Medicaid next year. In a letter to Gov. Andy Beshear, U.S. Rep. Andy Barr questioned the validity of a study that identified more than 335 financially struggling rural hospitals, the most of which were located in Kentucky.

As the late-summer heat gives way to crisp autumn air across Kentucky, our fields transform. Pumpkins ripen on the vine, apple trees heavy with fruit line the orchards, and families prepare for seasonal weekend visits. For many in our community, fall is a time for farm fun, corn mazes, and fresh fried apple cider donuts. But as small business owners, Jeremy and I see another vital harvest taking place every autumn: the growth of our local workforce.

On Aug. 26, Kentucky has released the 2025-2026 School Safety Risk Assessment Report. The Office of the State School Security Marshal is required by law to conduct annual unannounced visits to all public schools to verify compliance with state-mandated security measures.

On Aug. 27, Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear released data from the Crime Victims Compensation Board showing more survivors are aware of and receiving assistance from the Crime Victims Compensation Fund, which supports survivors of violent crime with medical and dental costs, mental health counseling, sexual assault examinations and more.

U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell commended the federal government for giving $26.7 million to help the University of Kentucky complete its agricultural research center, making a statement Wednesday focused on government business rather than his health, which has been a focal point in recent months. While recovering from a fall since June, McConnell has made very few comments to the public, and his other recent statements have been focused on how he’s doing as he continues to recuperate.

Brian Dee Cissell, 54, non payment of court costs, fees or fines. Justin Derek Downs, 33, violation of Kentucky E.P.O./D.V.O. Farrah Lee Fowler, 28, wanton endangerment, first-degree Joseph Alex Morrison, wanton endangerment, first-degree. Anorrie Lebron Johnson, 23, failure to appear, citation for misdemeanor. Kathryn Ellen Rhodes, 43, failure to appear, citation for misdemeanor. Rachelle Lee Sharp, 36, contempt of court, probation violation (for felony offense).

According to a court motion filed Friday, Kyle Williamson, Commonwealth’s Attorney for the 10th Judicial Circuit, responded to requests from the defense team of Nick Houck to identify which pieces of evidence the state will use to demonstrate that Houck made false statements that he did not believe in court proceedings at the upcoming Nov. 9 perjury trial.

Ethan Mullins and the Bethlehem boys’ soccer team picked up its first win of the season with a dominating win at Thomas Nelson Thursday night. Mullins scored two goals as the Eagles bulldozed their way to an 8-0 victory over the homestanding Generals, snapping a three-game losing streak. Wyatt Bagby added a goal and an assist, while Cayden Greenwell, Cruz Hurst, Nate Hedgepath, Will Deopere and Andrew Goff each scored once for Bethlehem (1-3 overall, 1-0 19th District).

Steve Miller is the painting pastor of Poplar Grove Baptist Church in Owen County. He paints with flair and preaches with fire. First, the painting part. It was a lifelong hobby that he almost lost in 2023. Miller was in a horrific car crash and was not expected to survive. He came out alive but lost his right eye. However, he did not lose his passion for painting. He had to retrain his brain to become a one-eyed painter. “I’ve been painting all my life,” he said.