LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - It has left many parents who live in the area concerned. Lexington Police tell us a student claimed two other juveniles with a gun attacked and robbed him as he walked to school.We are told that incident happened Monday morning in Gainesway Park near Tates Creek High School.Parents are saying they know that the area doesnt have a good rap and even say that school officials advise not to have school functions in that park.I think the crime is higher, said Patricia Lapp, a parent of three kids in the school system. I think the violence is higher.Frankly, I was quite shocked, said Helue Shalash. I know this isnt the best of neighborhoods around here. Id been at work all day. I hadnt heard anything.Parents reactions to the incident are filled with concern, fearing for their kids safety near these Tates Creek schools.I have a boy whos a senior, a girl whos a junior, and then I have a 7th grader at the middle school, said Shalash.Theyre even worried with a police department nearby.Theyre right here already and obviously that didnt keep the guy from assaulting him, said Lapp. They cant be everywhere.Lexington Police tell us it happened at 11:30 a.m., leaving the student robbed of his backpack.Its pretty significant that it happened in the middle of the day, said Lapp. Normally you see that kind of stuff happening at night, but now that its escalating to even in broad daylight with kids walking back and forth to school. That says something.So what can you do to keep your kids safe? Telling my kids to be on alert, to know your surroundings, and to always walk together, said Shalash.I drive her, and Im perfectly happy to do that if thats what it takes for me to keep them safe, said Lapp.Lexington Police are working with school officials to find the attackers. Were told the student is okay and was at home earlier Monday afternoon icing his eye after the attack.School leaders say they do not plan to change any security policies and referred all questions to police. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) - Author Diana Gabaldon, known for the Outlander series, is coming to Kentucky.She will be featured at the 17th annual Southern Kentucky Book Fest scheduled for April 18 at Western Kentucky Universitys Knicely Conference Center.Gabaldon is not a stranger to college campuses. She has three science degrees and spent a dozen years as a university professor with an expertise in scientific computation before she started writing fiction.More than 130 authors are planned for the main event, including Chloe Neill, Terry Brooks and Jamie Ford. Childrens author Doreen Cronin is expected for Childrens Day on April 17.The Kentucky Writers Conference will also be April 17.The Book Fest is put on by Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Warren County Public Library and Western Kentucky University Libraries. LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The state auditor will release findings of the Fayette County School audit on Wednesday at a press conference scheduled for that morning. Sources tell WKYT no criminal allegations will be made, but questions surrounding the management of the districts finances will be brought to light.State Auditor Adam Edelen opened the investigation in late May after Superintendent Tom Shelton asked the audit following a letter from Fayette Countys director of budget and staffing saying the districts current budget crisis revolved around numerous acts of mismanagement, fraud, waste and abuse of authority.Shelton announced in February the district was dealing with a $20 million shortfall. He said the shortfall came from years of losing both state and federal funding.Fayette County Schools tell us they will issue a response to the audit on Wednesday afternoon.
Posted on: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 16:41:21 +0000
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