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While still a ways away from mass production, a vaccine for COVID-19 may soon be approved. In a recent interview, 2nd District Representative Brett Guthrie says 3 different versions are nearing trial completion. 

One trial that is currently underway that Guthrie highlighted is Pfizer, which he says is conducting a 30,000 patient study. Guthrie says that, while a mass rollout is still expected for the first of the year, those who would receive it first would be frontline healthcare workers, the elderly, as well as those with comorbidities.

As Meade County Schools prepare for the September 28th in-person start date, Superintendent Mark Martin says that the priority is making sure the return is done safely. Martin says that prior to fall break, the district will be implementing a “phased” return process.

Post fall break, the return will change slightly. Provided the county is not in the red in terms of COVID cases, middle and high school students will go to an A/B schedule, and elementary school students will see a return to class five days a week. Martin says that this is due to the ability of middle and high school students to participate in virtual learning, as well as other factors. 

If the district is in the red, Martin says that the district will return to virtual learning for the protection of students, staff, and the community. 

Two people are in critical condition after a motorcycle wreck in Elizabethtown Sunday night. Police they were called to the westbound ramp leading from the 31W bypass to the Western Kentucky Parkway shortly after 6 pm.

Denham says Miles was impaired while operating the motorcycle, and only sustained minor injuries as a result. Miles has been charged with DUI, felony assault, and felony wanton endangerment. The current condition of this wife and child are unknown at this time.