August 16, 2021
Season 2021 Episode 159 | 55sVideo has Closed Captions
A one-minute news update, focused on COVID-19, airing before and after PBS NewsHour.
A one-minute news update, focused on COVID-19, airing before and after PBS NewsHour.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
KY Headlines is a local public television program presented by KET
August 16, 2021
Season 2021 Episode 159 | 55sVideo has Closed Captions
A one-minute news update, focused on COVID-19, airing before and after PBS NewsHour.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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#### Lee County schools were closed today, and will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday, because of COVID.
The superintendent says three students and five staff members have tested positive, leading to testing and quarantines.
Because of that, no school until at least Thursday.
In a statement, Superintendent Sarah Wasson says this will be a tough year.
#### Kentucky congressional leaders are reacting to the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, and the Taliban takeover.
Congressman John Yarmuth says while it's heartbreaking, there is no easy solution, and another decade of fighting isn't an option.
Senator Mitch McConnell calls this a botched exit and an embarrassment to the United States.
#### State Representative Richard Heath, a Republican from Mayfield, says he will run
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