>> It is another scar class and relatively intact piece of land.

>> A court case could determine if a natural gas pipeline will go through part of burn time.

Forest.

>> To make sure that the city of Louisville is the safest city in the nation.

One of the safest city in the nation.

We can do that.

>> We go one-on-one with Louisville's interim police chief on why violence is so personal to her.

>> Our responsibilities to the laws of the commonwealth in to the job as it relates to the facts as they are and not how some in the national media.

I want to talk about this case.

>> Attorney General Daniel Cameron defends his handling of the Breonna Taylor case.

>> Production of Kentucky Edition is made possible in part by the KET Endowment for Kentucky Productions.

Leonard Press Endowment for Public Affairs and the KET Millennium Fund.

♪ ♪ ♪ >> Good evening and welcome to Kentucky.

Addition for Thursday, January.

12th, we thank you for joining us.

I'm your host Kelsey Starks in for Renee Shaw this evening.

Kentuckians are cleaning up from storms.

At least 2 tornadoes from this morning.

The National Weather Service can for confirms the EF one tornadoes in Mercer and boil counties.

A survey of storm damage is underway in Henry County and one is planned in Madison County and the U.S. Geological Survey reports an earthquake measuring 2.6 just east of Bergen in 3 this morning.

There are no reports of damage.

>> The burn time, Arboretum and research for his in Bullet County is fighting a proposed natural gas pipeline that cut through its property LG and E and Kentucky utilities are wanting to connect 2 lines to expand capacity.

A trial over the proposed pipeline concluded yesterday with the ruling still to come, our Casey Parker Bell spoke with Burnham's executive director about the potential impact of the pipeline.

>> Death by 1000 cuts and there are so many pressures on natural lands that every cut matters.

>> The utility provider L Jeanne sued burned Heim Arboretum and research Forest under Kentucky's eminent domain law.

The 2 sides couldn't reach a deal on a proposed natural gas pipeline.

Well, Jeanne is requesting a permanent easement on about 4 and a half acres near an existing electrical line and part of the 16,000 acres owned by the Education and Conservation organization.

Well, Jeanne says the proposed transmission line will connect an existing line to a distribution line near I-65.

The utility provider says the current transmission line serves about 9500 people and is at capacity.

But Byrne Times, executive director Mark Warms says the pipeline would hurt the area.

>> Would take.

>> I have a tap from 3 endangered bats these days.

>> As well as some rare snails and plants.

that habitat will never be captured again.

>> The trial in L Jeanne and burn time.

Case finished yesterday with a ruling expected in the coming weeks.

LG and E and KU released this statement on the trial.

We were pleased to have the opportunity to present evidence to resolve outstanding issues related to the proposed pipeline route along the existing transmission line north of the public burn time Forest.

We remain committed to this much needed project as we seek to enhance reliability for current customers in the area and to support the energy needs this quickly growing region.

But warm says there are other ways the company can provide it.

>> So it is it is critical.

That algae need to look for other alternatives.

>> For Kentucky additions, I'm Casey Parker Bell.

>> The new pipeline was approved by the Kentucky Public Service Commission in 2017.

If the current plans move forward LG, any estimates it would take 6 to 9 months to complete the project.

Only 42% of children in Fayette County are ready for kindergarten.

That's the lowest level since 2013 today, leaders from the Fayette County Public Schools met with local advocates of early childhood education to announce a new push to improve that number.

>> It will be in the >> Well, just last year we had the lowest scores ever on kindergarten readiness.

Only 42% of our students were classified as kindergarten readiness.

>> Our quality of education has a direct connection to the strength of our city and educated community means and educated workforce and having an educated workforce means more people are able to have good paying jobs and live happy productive lives.

That's why it is so important.

We have a strong foundation of education beginning at birth.

>> Early childhood education in kindergarten readiness begins well before children start their first day in school.

Many of our kiddo's were behind before they even step foot in a classroom.

Our goal is to ensure that by the 2027 28 school year.

>> 100% of students who are entering kindergarten have the pre requisite skills to begin their learning experience and move forward from their preschool and kindergarten Geitz will be created and shared with caregivers providing information and strategies that will help continued growth.

Experience guys will also be made available to families providing a list of experiences for families of Lexington who have children birth to 3 years old and described how these experiences when Hanssen language literacy and learning overall preschool, mobile buses will take preschool fund and curriculum into Lexington neighborhoods, complete with fully licensed staff who will read talk and play with their students as well as teacher families and caregivers, how to do it as >> This is work that will change the trajectory of students lives forever as parents, caregivers and community members, we can help children's brain development.

We know readers succeed.

One of the most important things we can do to improve early literacy is give our children access to books, parents, families and caregivers, our children's first teachers.

We're fortunate to live in a community that really values education.

Adams going to put in the work that's necessary in order to get our children where they need to be.

>> The initiative also includes the arrival of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to Fayette County, a program that mails free books to children, ages 5 and under families wishing to participate can now register online or at any Lexington Public Library.

Earlier this week, Kentucky Edition's Renee Shaw spoke to Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron about human trafficking in Kentucky.

Opioids and Cameron's run for Governor will tonight in part 3 of their conversation, they discussed Cameron's handling of the Breonna Taylor case and his political relationship with former President Donald Trump.

>> Well, it's very hard and challenging issue and obviously the passing of Miss Taylor was a just hard for all of Kentucky.

There's not a part of the commonwealth that haven't gone to the folks don't talk about this is as what it was a tragedy.

But I'm proud of the work that our office didn't have the same time.

We have to >> follow and abide by the laws and the facts as they are not.

What.

>> Some of the national media or the national narrative might say again, this was a really challenging issue.

And I understand that folks have strong views of it.

Strong opinions about it.

But we did our job and I'm proud of the work that our office did again.

Did you for all you could do?

We were asked to look at that the night in question was it relates to her passing?

And we did that.

We give proud of the work that our our team did on that front is a tragic situation.

Obviously, the federal government looked at the search itself in that process and they make their judgments in determinations on that front.

But as it relates to the early morning hours of her passing and what happened at a her apartment office did its job and probably the work that we did it again.

It's a tragic situation.

You know, you obviously I don't want anyone to lose a daughter to lose a friend to lose a someone who is active in the community.

I completely understand that.

But at the same time, our responsibilities to the laws of the commonwealth in to the job as it relates to the facts as they are and not how some in the national media.

I wanted to talk about this case.

>> Let's talk about the former President, Donald Trump or you are the only Republican in the primary for governor who has received his endorsement and you have returned the favor and have said that you support his 2024 presidential bid given all the investigations and circle line.

Former President Donald Trump, not just the Mar-A-Lago incident but also the insurrection which take January 6 commission has suggested to the Jewett U.S. Justice Department.

They bring criminal charges against Donald Trump because of his involvement in the insurrection.

Is it wise to still tout the endorsement of Donald J Trump?

Well, look, at the end of the day this campaign is I've talked about is about bringing all the factions of the Republican Party together.

>> To not only win the primary, but also when the general we lost some counties in a 2019 in the governor's race that we should have lost.

And I believe I stand as a unifying president's presence within the Republican Party to win those counties back and move forward as not only the nominee, but also the next governor.

>> Because they are Trump supporters was count.

I'm just saying in whether it's Susan B, Anthony, Pro Life America the Trump endorsement or the endorsement over 100 law enforcement officials.

We have the opportunity.

McKenzie, 9, those that are working alongside us in this race have the opportunity to build a coalition of men, women and children all across our 120 counties that we're going to need not only to win the primary, but also return a common sense in Fairplay governor to the governor's office that shares those values that are important to folks all across our 120 counties.

>> But General Kim, and I think that's the concern that you may go far so far to the right and the primary that it is a disadvantage for you.

If you come out of the primary to challenge Andy Beshear.

>> Well, this is what I'll say is that repeatedly and consistently shared my values with the men, women, children of all 120 counties.

And I'm grateful for the opportunity that I've been entrusted with to be the attorney general and look forward to representing and reflecting those shared values as we move forward in this campaign.

Again, it's going to take a coalition of folks to come together.

Whether you are a seasoned be at the Pro Life, America or others that have endorsed this campaign.

They recognize that we have an opportunity in a moment to bring people together to bring those counties back into the fold that our last last governor lost and therefore lost the general election.

We've got an opportunity to bring those together and we're going to do our best to do that in the primary in to do it in the general.

>> Do you believe that President Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election fair and Square?

President Biden won the 2020 election.

And it's clear to me that that's happened because I now have to contend with a president, the White House that wants.

>> 2 in the energy industry here in Kentucky wants to get rid of coal and natural gas.

He tried to force vaccine mandates on Kentucky.

We've got high inflation again.

He tells you that our southern border is secure just a couple of days ago is the first time he even visited the southern border.

So I'm constantly in a position of having to fight back against an administration in Washington, D.C., that doesn't understand the values of the commonwealth.

And I'm constantly having to pick the mantle here in Kentucky because there is a governor who doesn't understand our shared values and refuses to speak out against the Biden administration on some of these key issues that are having a direct impact here in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

>> And you can watch the full interview with the attorney general on demand at KET Dot Org slash Kentucky edition.

Governor Andy Beshear says he opposes a gun bill that would make it easier to carry concealed weapons in schools.

State Representative Savannah, Maddox filed House Bill one.

38 on Friday.

>> I'm against allowing concealed carry in schools.

That's wrong.

We not the going in that direction.

And I think there was an accidental here recently that the shows and that I think while I strongly believe in the Second Amendment, there are certainly areas like public schools.

It is appropriate not to allow weapons and concealed weapons specifically.

That's why also Billy the needs we've got to work to dig in a school resource officer in each of our public schools trained and ready to ensure that the worst fear that we have as parents never.

>> Happens.

>> The governor was referring to a shooting in Lincoln County.

The Lexington Herald-Leader reports a custodian accidentally shot himself Tuesday night.

He later resigned.

The Courier Journal Road it it appears a measure to ban TikTok from state government issued devices could have bipartisan support in the Kentucky General Assembly.

Republican lawmakers filed 2 bills, one in the House and one in the Senate that would make it illegal to download the app on government own devices or networks.

Nearly 2 dozen states have taken similar action.

Speaking on Kentucky tonight this past Monday, Senate President Robert Stivers explained why he thinks the legislation is needed.

>> I will take savvy.

But from what I understand, this might be something that we can all agree upon because nobody really knows who is the service provider for TikTok and that on governmental I guess cellphones IPads that they feel both state and federal government experts in technology.

I think the providers are the TikTok would be subjected to potentially a piercing or or making them on safe for use.

>> Senate minority floor Leader Gerald Neal of Louisville said he will likely support the Republican backed legislation.

>> Thank the panel.

Problem is as reported the the government of China as requirements placed into these it functions such as TikTok where the have access to information that they have to prove that it says that information at this coming into our being drawn from government sources.

And that gives him 8 a view into how we function and then perhaps information is critical what we do.

>> The bills could move forward when the General Assembly reconvenes February 7th.

♪ >> 10 homicides in 10 days.

That's what the city of Louisville is dealing with for the start of this new year in a press conference we brought you here yesterday.

Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg.

>> And his newly appointed interim police chief made a plea to the public to end the gun violence in the city.

Earlier this week, I sat down with Chief Jackie going below or AU L who explained her vision for the Louisville Metro Police Department.

But Chief Jackie Glenn below out.

Thank you so much for being here.

We appreciate it.

So you are second in command at LMPD under Chief Erika Shields and just recently named interim chief by the new mayor.

>> So tell us your overall a vision for the department now that you're in charge.

A great first.

I thank you >> Having the year to discuss myself and also to the department.

So the overall vision for the department, I have is making sure that we moving for to be to make sure that the city of Louisville is the safest city in the nation.

One of the safest city in the nation.

We can do that.

But again, it's going to take collaboration with community partners every other government entity coming together and as well as law enforcement.

And I believe you can get there.

And so that is the overall vision.

People should feel safe in Louisville.

>> you've got a long way to go on to say we we're going into a 3rd year now with triple digit homicides and just 6 homicides reported just in the first week of this new year.

The mayor has said public safety is his number one priority.

My question is, do you and your department feel like it is a priority for this new administration?

>> Absolutely.

It is a party for their Green Bay's ministration after the The ceremonies and the initial tests of a tease in the open house.

We went straight to go talk to the officers.

Out of the door actually engaging talking.

Ashley asking questions, what do you need?

How's the department house?

The morale?

He asked those questions and we were in tow together and we were actually able to meet with the command staff and other executives to see exactly what was at FOX on that day and he got great feedback.

And so it is a top priority for the mayor to actually go out day one to actually meet with LMPD was huge and it spoke volumes.

It's okay to stop it.

>> Is different from what you saw with the last administration?

It is with Mayor Greenberg.

So the the new mayor and that is his clear message.

And so he's clear message was I support my officers and then you take your hat and so that they can understand that the CEO of the city is behind them.

And again, actually saying Libya tools that you need.

How can I help you make your job better?

What how's the family?

How do you feel about the department overall?

He actually has a year to that.

And so with that, let's send a strong message and I support that.

And I'm telling my officers and department you have in this coming in out of the gate saying that I stand with you.

That's absolutely important.

Is that different from the last administration?

>> You've been here a while.

I've been here for a while and they're seeing more of an aggressive approach with this mayor.

I'm stating that he supports and that the previous meet same statements.

But again, this the air coming from the seeing that is a has gone over well with our officers.

>> So you've been here a little over 2 years now that a lot of people may not realize that during that time your family was affected by homicide as well.

So you say obviously public safety's then a priority for you.

But now it really hits close to home.

Can you tell us about that?

>> I guess so.

I didn't lose my nephew to side 2 days after Thanksgiving last year.

And so he was 25 years old.

I'm a black male.

Life was cut short list.

So with it surely landed on my doorstep to see the impact of a family going through such a devastation of such a losing a life of their loved And this just ignore.

You can never be prepared for it.

How do you process it?

But I must say that my passion and drive to bring closure to families have been in existence since I've been in law enforcement.

And so it only brought to light the again the need and what is to stop.

Even the more this gun violence.

And so now I'm able to speak to the families on a different level.

Now.

And I can say I can relate as a police chief as a mother as a wife t. I mean, how can relate to you and I feel your pain and you shouldn't be sitting here.

You should be speaking to me about your loved one.

The trash can be taken from you.

And so again, that's going to actually commit me a little bit different now, but also sue them committed in order to bring closure to that family.

>> Part 2 of my interview with the interim chief airs tomorrow.

I'll ask about her experience as a pastor in her relationship with the former police chief and her plan to hire and retain more officers in Louisville.

That's tomorrow tonight right here on Kentucky additions.

♪ >> FEMA has given more than a million dollars to 3 UK researchers.

They're studying the benefits of having physical therapists and athletic trainers work with the injured firefighters as a way to ease their pain in the short term and save money in the long term.

>> Every run.

Every call that we get can be different.

So it's hard to really say what the day looked on EMS runs.

We could be picking up multiple patients of all kinds of various weights from from small babies to large adults on fire runs.

You know, you deal with potential high heat.

You deal high stress.

And then you deal with heavy equipment to wait on that base.

Load is probably going to be about 45 pounds and then you start out and hand tools and everything.

And he added extra.

You can get all the way up to 7 pounds.

>> Injuries are a problem.

And the fire there's about 65,000 injuries that are incurred by firefighters in the U.S. every year.

And they at a cost of about 9 billion dollars in terms of direct and indirect costs.

The primary types of injuries or muscle skull injuries, sprains and strains and they're caused by a variety of mechanisms, slips trips and falls overexertion.

>> We have a lot of issues that I would say lower back pain, pain from repetitive Just overall muscle imbalances that could easily be just changing patterns and fit.

Stay at what is on before.

It turns into an actual injury.

>> The purpose of this study is is to evaluate a direct care health care provider model to be to be able to Hear more quickly to firefighters, literally got injured on the job to be treated that day compared to traditional workers comp model, which probably 95% or more of the fire departments in the United States subscribe to where if you get injured, you can go see your general practitioner.

General practitioners going to refer you to a physical therapist.

Now, 3 weeks later, he finally getting treated for an injury that could have been treated that day.

We started to work with Lex and Fire Department on trying to implement some of this more direct access model.

>> And answer some other questions about what sort of mechanisms lead to injury and pain and rehabilitation in the fire service.

The.

>> Beauty of a direct here, access model that we want to study and Hill Street success in is that having this access early on?

>> We'll be a better model for Nikki these injuries before the turning to a long-term debilitating problem, giving this direct access model.

It's going to help minimize the impact both financially and occupational.

2 firefighters across.

>> The project and basically have about 3 departments that already employ athletic trainers and physical therapists within their departments.

And then we'll have 4 that are in the traditional workers comp group and prospectively followed them over a 3 year period to look at firefighters that have been injured in both of those.

Those groups of those models and then we'll be able to compare kind of the fiscal outcomes of those associated injuries.

>> I think that having someone that we can get quick access to understands what we do, understand our understands our timelines and and all the issues that we face a is a profession would be extremely beneficial.

>> The other thing that's really helpful for this is we can help educate and help him implement prevention strategies, whether it's appropriate training and recovery strategies, stretching strengthening.

That's going to help prevent sort certain orthopedic injuries from occurring in the first place.

>> The researchers will work closely with the Lexington Fire Department and other departments from across the country in hopes that their findings can eventually be applied to all emergency service workers.

♪ >> Well, coming up here tomorrow.

>> Our Friday check of what's happening inside Kentucky politics.

Plus, a woman who suffered from an eating disorder has opened a center to help other people with eating disorders.

We head to Richmond for that.

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