>> When we saw the firefighters walking towards bodies that were still on the ground with the stretchers, it was too painful for me to watch.

>> Your reaction to the UPS plane crash.

As the death toll rises and a just released drone video shows the size of the crash site.

>> Obviously, I've never been a chief before.

I didn't didn't expect to be in this role at this point.

>> The head of the Louisville Metro Police Department looks back on his first year leading Kentucky's largest police force.

What's changed in a year may surprise you.

>> Almost 65 year old grandmother.

And this Social Security check just ain't hitting it.

>> But she's getting help on wheels.

>> Production of Kentucky edition is made possible in part by the KET Millennium Fund.

>> Good evening and welcome to Kentucky edition for this Friday, November the 7th, I'm Renee Shaw, and we thank you for starting off your weekend with us.

The death toll is now at 13 after Tuesday's UPS plane crash in Louisville.

And the NTSB talked today about what it's learning from the cockpit voice recorder.

More in tonight's UPS crash coverage.

We have new video tonight of a drone view of the crash site.

The 13th death involves someone who had been in critical condition in the hospital.

The NTSB, during its news conference this afternoon, announced that the planes takeoff was uneventful at first.

The NTSB Todd Inman said 37 seconds into the flight, a bell began going off on the plane.

That bell continued to sound for 25 seconds, stopping at what's believed to be the moment of the crash.

Last night, people gathered in Louisville for a vigil organized by Teamsters Local 89.

>> I've spoken to all three spouses of our of our pilots that were on the accident aircraft, and those are difficult calls to have to make.

I'll be talking to them more in the near future, and I'm going to make sure that they know about this outpouring of support here today from all of you.

>> And Congressman McGarvey.

Governor Beshear and I were at the site yesterday.

When we saw the firefighters walking towards bodies that were still on the ground with the stretchers.

It was too painful for me to watch.

That was the moment that I had to turn away.

Yet I know that the pain that I felt in that moment is nothing compared to what the pain of the families are feeling right now who are searching for answers.

We're searching for meaning.

>> As we told you yesterday.

UPS has identified the three crew members killed in the crash, and today we have pictures of Officer Dana Diamond, First Officer Lee Truitt, and Captain Richard Wartenberg.

Now to politics.

Congressman Andy Barr officially filed to run in the 2026 Republican primary for the U.S.

Senate.

Supporters greeted him at the temporary secretary of State's office in Frankfort today.

Barr is the only candidate from either party so far who served in Congress, but Barr admits he might be as well known statewide as his top opponent, former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron.

>> People in eastern Kentucky, even outside of my district, they know me because they've known the tough fights that we've been in over the years.

They've they've been in our media market.

So they have familiarity with my work to fight Obama's war on coal, to fight Biden's inflation.

They know my record as an effective advocate for our conservative values.

People, Louisville and West simply don't know me.

But the good news is we're getting out there.

We're getting endorsements from people like Mike Wilson, the Senate whip in Bowling Green, or Robert Duvall or Kevin Jackson or Michael Meredith or Sean McPherson.

These are all Western Kentucky state representatives, and they're endorsing our campaign because as they hear more and more about me, guess what?

They realize I'm the man for the job.

I know the job, and I can win.

>> Polling last month from both Cameron and Barr's campaigns shows Cameron leading statewide by 17 percentage points.

However, Barr's poll shows him ahead of Cameron in Lexington.

He hopes if his poll numbers surge, that President Donald Trump will take notice and offer an endorsement.

The other Republican candidates are Nate Morris and Michael Farris.

Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman wants to move forward with an execution, despite Governor Andy Beshear his view that the law doesn't allow it.

Ralph Baize killed Powell County Sheriff Steve Bennett and Deputy Arthur Briscoe in 1992.

Coleman sent the governor a letter in June asking him to sign a death warrant for Baze.

The governor says a Frankfort or Franklin Circuit Court ruling found part of Kentucky's execution protocol unconstitutional, and Beshear says the state doesn't have the lethal injection drugs necessary to carry out an execution.

Coleman disagrees with the governor's interpretation of the law, and is now asking the court to overrule Beshear and clarify there is nothing in the law preventing Baze execution.

Kentucky has achieved historically low rates of recidivism.

Recidivism or inmates committing another crime after their release.

Earlier this year, Governor Andy Beshear announced only 30% of released inmates return to prison within two years.

But state lawmakers want to do more to help offenders receive job training.

Our Emily Sisk has more from yesterday's Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary in Frankfort.

>> Here is a stark fact that we all must consider.

95% of all inmates will one day rejoin their communities.

>> State lawmakers are proposing a new idea to ensure that 95% can go to work and stay out of correctional facilities.

The legislation would expand prison education and job training to 400 qualified inmates through the Kentucky Community and Technical College System.

>> We want to make it so that they can say, I hope that on good behavior on the tail end of my sentence, I could be transferred to the Kctcs Reentry College, get premier education, and have the ability to have a job interview on site so that when I get released, the best chance possible to get a job, provide for a family, and not recommit as well.

>> The training facility would be located in Boyle County in central Kentucky.

The Kctcs president estimated it would cost $42 million to construct.

>> Our employers, both Second Chance and others, can get to easily to do job interviews on site and so that inmates can have a job offer well before their release date.

>> Lawmakers proposing the legislation said their focus is to remain hard on crime, while giving inmates an opportunity to succeed upon their release.

>> These individuals that go through this program will all be vetted low risk offenders.

>> Make no mistake, this initiative is not soft on crime legislation.

The prisoners in this facility will serve their full sentences.

>> Job training programs may include manufacturing, computer engineering, welding, and more.

Fellow lawmakers voiced support for the program, saying this could help boost Kentucky's workforce.

>> The offerings that you all plan that are very much in tune with what we need in this state.

>> And the director of reentry services for the Department of Corrections said this could also save money for the state, as the Commonwealth spends $40,000 every year per incarcerated person.

>> When an offender successfully reenters their communities and does not re-offend, it reduce cost to the state and most importantly, it prevents a future victim.

>> Kctcs President Ryan Quarles said they've already identified more than 302nd chance employers who would be willing to hire former inmates for Kentucky Edition.

I'm Emily Sisk.

>> Thank you.

Emily.

The job training program would be selective.

Inmates would apply in order to participate and must maintain good behavior.

A memorial service for former Kentucky Governor Martha Layne Collins is this weekend.

Collins was Kentucky's first and only female governor, serving from 1983 to 1987.

She died on Saturday at the age of 88.

Collins will lie in state at the Old State Capitol in Frankfort on Sunday, beginning at noon.

The public is invited to pay their respects.

A memorial service will follow at 4:30 p.m.

Eastern Time, and will air live on KET and ket.org.

The ongoing government shutdown and disruption of SNAP benefits have left many Kentucky families struggling to afford groceries.

Local nonprofit Black Soil is helping ease that burden through its Sprout Mobile Farmers Market, offering free or low cost produce and groceries.

Kentucky edition was there as the mobile market visited Lexington on Thursday.

>> We are kicking off our annual Aetna Better Health of Kentucky distributions, where we serve 800 families who are members of the Aetna Better Health Medicaid Program.

We're here at Castlewood Park in partnership with Exhilarating Inc.

and the Care Mobile Dentistry Clinic, providing folks with fresh apples, seasonal produce like winter squash, cauliflower, potatoes, being together, honey, as well as foods.

Milk.

Hills of kindness.

Eggs.

>> We're working with exhilarating to provide dental screenings, dental education products, cleanings, x rays, exams to get the community the care that they deserve.

This area is identified as a dental desert, and so it has really helped a lot of people to know they can come here and ask their questions, especially if they're in pain.

>> I just retired in April, so I'm a 65 year old grandmother, and this Social Security check just ain't hitting it.

So all this extra really helps.

And I love to cook, so it really helps me, you know, to come and get some fresh produce.

>> I just had my first child last year, so she's a little over one now.

So trying to feed her has really been a big priority of mine, especially trying to feed her really good, healthy foods.

And then with prices of food is really kind of, you know, made that hard and kind of difficult to do.

So having things like this around has really made me enjoy that process of, you know, feeding her, finding good foods, you know, going to the grocery store is so scary now.

So things like this, you know, kind of, you know, makes it easy.

>> Our mission is to reach the underserved, really anybody.

But we focus on the underserved.

The insurances that some offices don't take.

We accept all of those.

And we try to just break barriers that patients experience when they are seeking dental care.

They get on the phone, they can't find an office.

Usually care, accepts their insurance or has a reduced cash fee schedule.

And then we also break down the barrier of transportation because we can move into areas where patients live.

>> Even before the SNAP freeze and cuts.

Blackstock.

We did not accept et SNAP we have an eat local year round challenge where we already provide steep, discounted prices for local food.

So this allows us to control our own supply chain, not be at the ebbs and flows of federal programs.

>> I wish there was a way that more people could actually know about it, because I'm sure there's a lot of other people other than me that need it and would appreciate, you know, helping hand.

>> It's really important to know what's offered inside your community, especially at times like this, to know just things that we can kind of need to kind of fill that gap.

>> This is a time for empathy, empathy driven, policy making, moral driven budgeting, as well as legislation that doesn't obstruct but pushes us forward to generational prosperity for all Kentuckians.

>> Each bag of groceries is valued at $50, but there's no charge for people who need the help.

Violent crime numbers are down in Kentucky's largest city, but the Louisville Metro Police chief says he's just getting started.

Our Kelsey Stark sat down with LMPD Chief Paul Humphrey as he looks back on his first year as head of the department and ahead to what's next.

>> Welcome, LMPD Chief Paul Humphrey.

Thanks for being here.

It's been a little more than a year now since you've been on the job.

I want to go through a few numbers here.

Homicides down 25%, non-fatal shootings down 26%.

Carjackings down 30%.

What's working?

>> Well, we're going in the right direction.

Obviously we're not.

Where?

Anywhere close to where we want to be.

I would love to be able to double those numbers and save even more families from from suffering from those tragedies.

But I think we have a combination of things.

As one, officers are excited about doing their jobs and they they want to feel like they're supported in doing their jobs.

And I hope that they feel that way.

And I think we're making strides in that.

The other is the community support officers feel community support.

You know what that feels like when you when you receive it.

And we're receiving a lot more support and cooperation.

And so the combination of proactive police work, community support and collaboration ultimately lead to those types of successes.

>> What do you think's changing with the community?

Why?

Why is there more support now for the department than before?

>> Well, I think there's an understanding of the need for police work.

Obviously, you know, in the last 5 or 6 years we went through some pretty difficult times as a city and as a country.

And when it comes to what this profession means to America and what it means to Louisville.

And so I think there is a realization that we have to have community and police collaboration in order to keep people safe.

Ultimately, that's what people want, right?

They want to be safe.

They want to have fun.

They want to be able to relax in their own homes.

And that requires that there is a level of safety, there's a level of policing that goes on, and people feel like their police department is policing for them, not policing them.

>> What do you see as some of the biggest challenges or obstacles that are still ahead for you?

What's your what's your focus on right now?

>> Well, obviously, like I said, those crime numbers are nowhere near where we want them to be.

And they're up farther than than they were historically.

So we still have to continue focusing on on violent crime.

But that comes from continuing to build community relationships, continuing to make sure that officers feel like they are knowledgeable, talented, given the resources to go out there and do their jobs in a successful way so that we can continue to bring more people through the door.

Obviously, recruitment over the last several years has been an extreme problem, not just for the profession, but for Louisville specifically.

And so part of my focus is to make sure that officers feel really good about the place that they work, so they're more likely to advertise, hey, come work for us.

>> You mentioned recruitment.

Last time we talked, you said this is a huge problem and now you're having your biggest recruitment class in several years.

What does that feel like for you and how has that how's that happened.

>> So that's that's very exciting to have a class of over 40, 40 people for the first time in in several years.

However, what I'll say is that we have to level set for the community expectations.

This is a problem that is not going to be solved in a recruit class or two.

It's a problem that it took us several years to get into, and it's going to take us several years to get out of.

So we have to make sure that we maintain the momentum of making sure that the community understands the importance of police work, they value public service and have a desire to come join us, and that the officers here feel like they're valued and proud of the job that they do, so that they bring more people through the door as well.

>> A lot of that has to do with resources available.

As we're looking ahead now to the upcoming legislative session, what are some of the priorities there that you were hoping the state can help your department do to increase resources, increase that support for the department?

>> Right.

When it comes to the legislative side, we're always looking for different ways to assist us in keeping the public safe.

And, you know, a couple of things that we're working on is a ban on Glock switches.

These are easy to make, manufacturer purchase, drop in devices that turn a pistol into a fully automatic weapon.

They're extremely dangerous, and they're becoming more and more available on the streets.

And so that's something that we're working with the legislature to, to, to get rid of so that we can make sure that people are safe.

One of the other pieces that I would like to see is automated traffic enforcement.

And so that would be like a red light camera type of issue.

And, you know, I'm not a traffic cop.

I never did that type of work.

I used to make fun of traffic cops until I got in a position where I realized, you know what?

Traffic enforcement is a key to public safety.

When, you know, in the United States, I think we have something like 40,000 people die on the roads a year.

That is unacceptable.

And what we saw in the past 5 to 10 years is not just that violent crime deaths went up, but our traffic related deaths went up 25 or 30%.

And so we need as many tools as we can in order to make sure that people are driving safely and keeping them safe out on the street.

>> And then as you kind of look back on this year, what are are you most proud of?

And is there anything that you wish you had maybe done differently?

>> Oh, gosh.

You know, I think it's it's much easier to point out all of the mistakes that I've made along the way.

Obviously, I've never been a chief before.

I didn't didn't expect to be in this role at this point.

But one of the things that I'm proudest of is having the people around me that I work with know that they can say whatever they need to say to make sure that we're going in the right direction.

This is not a job.

This is not a role that you can do by yourself.

And I feel like we've created an environment where from the newest person on the police department all the way up to our executive staff, they can express their concerns, their ideas, and they have a voice in how this police department runs.

And I think that's very important because no one can do this alone.

And so we've we've tried to create as much as possible, a collaborative police department that everybody has value in.

>> And right now you all are hosting a couple of other cities here this week and collaborating with other departments.

Tell me about that.

>> No.

Very exciting.

So we've created what's called the Tri-Cities Police Leadership Academy, in collaboration with both the city of Knoxville and the city of Nashville.

And it all spawned out of a recognition that there is a gap in leadership training in the profession.

You know, when you're first promoted to sergeant, you everybody has leadership training, and then you kind of get left out until you get to an executive level.

And so there was a gap.

I've been I've been all across the country and been able to see some amazing instructors in the profession as well as in the private sector, but that took until I was, you know, at the executive level.

And so what we wanted to create was opportunities for mid-level managers and leaders, both sworn and professional staff.

So it's not just police officers.

We have our our human resources director, our head of our traffic guards is in the class.

We want to make sure that they get that exposure so that they have the skills, the tools and the resources to be great leaders as they want to be.

And so this is a really innovative thing that we've done.

We're the first group of cities across the country to have done a collaborative leadership academy like this.

So we're excited that we're creating a new model and we'll continue to build on it.

>> That's great.

And that's happening right now.

Thanks so much for being here.

Appreciate it.

Back to you.

>> Thank you Kelsey.

The Tri-City Police Academy first met in Knoxville in October.

This week, sessions are being held in Louisville, and the summit will wrap up in Nashville in December.

Grab a jacket and maybe a heavy coat on Sunday and enjoy what Kentucky has to offer this weekend and beyond.

Our Toby Gibbs has another long list of options as he goes around the Commonwealth.

>> The men and women who served our nation will be honored in Madisonville this weekend as the city hosts the state's largest Veterans Day parade.

In its 62nd year.

The parade draws thousands who line up in downtown Madisonville to watch marching bands, decorated vehicles and color guards from throughout the region participate in this salute to veterans.

The parade takes place on Sunday.

If you're pining for some holiday fun, here's an event that could help you spruce up your season.

The Woodford County Festival of Trees is back for its eighth year, and it's branching out with more than 20 twinkling trees and displays donated by local businesses all across the county.

Trees will be raffled off, with proceeds going to help support youth programs in the community.

Go on a mystical journey in Morehead this weekend at the Morehead Mystic Market.

Browse and shop from over 30 metaphysical vendors and nature inspired crafters, offering everything from crystals and candles to charms and chakra gear, along with psychic readings.

There will also be food trucks, baked goods, and a silent auction.

Get into the Christmas spirit by checking out the Irving Berlin White Christmas exhibit, opening Tuesday at the Beringer Crawford Museum in Covington.

Immerse yourself in the iconic 1954 holiday classic by viewing costumes created by legendary designer Edith Head and worn in the movie by Kentucky legend Rosemary Clooney, Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and other stars.

Studio props, sheet music, cast members, personal memorabilia and more will be on display.

The exhibit is part of the museum's Holly Jolly Days, which includes the 34th annual running of the holiday Toy Trains.

Arts and agriculture meet at the Art and Farmers Market, happening Saturday in Lexington.

The event combines local artists with farm and agriculture focused vendors, and is part of a week long Kentucky Cider Days Festival.

Locally sourced food and drinks will be available at the event.

If you're already crafting your holiday shopping list, then you may want to head to rough River Dam State Resort Park this weekend for the all wrapped gift and craft show in its 16th year.

The event showcases handcrafted items from artisans around the state.

Also offered at the event, craft making classes and on site spa treatments.

The show runs through Sunday.

Fashion and history.

Take center stage at the Mary Todd Lincoln House, with its Fashion and Mrs.

Lincoln exhibit, where you can explore Mary Todd Lincoln's lifelong love affair with clothing.

Learn about the trends of the mid 1800s, Mrs.

Lincoln's friendship with her talented dressmaker Elizabeth Keckley, and how fashion reflected the era's social fabric.

If you're hunting for some family fun this fall, head to the Ma Park Arboretum in Madisonville for the guided hike fall scavenger hunt.

Take a trek through the great outdoors with the family while searching for natural treasures.

After the hunt, kids from first through fifth grade can turn their fines into one of a kind works of art.

Christmas comes early to Somerset with the opening of the Kentucky Mercantile Christmas Market.

More than two dozen artisan, boutique and specialty vendors will be there with handmade items to help wrap up the holiday shopping early.

Food and beverages will be available at the event that kicks off next Friday.

And that's what's happening around the Commonwealth.

I'm Toby Gibbs.

>> Thank you Toby.

It's been a busy news week in Kentucky, and Bill Bryant and a panel of reporters will talk all about it on comment on Kentucky coming up at 8:00 eastern, seven central right here on KET.

The topics include, of course, the UPS plane crash, the passing of former Governor Martha Layne Collins, the continuing fallout from the federal government shutdown, and so much more.

So make sure you tune in tonight at eight eastern seven central right here on KET.

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