SUMMARY: Michael Gainey, a 70-year-old family medicine doctor from Harrison County, Kentucky, was sentenced to 80 months in prison for unlawfully distributing controlled substances. Pleading guilty to seven counts, Gainey prescribed drugs like hydrocodone and oxycodone to patients with whom he had ongoing personal relationships, disregarding legitimate medical practices from 2015 through 2023. He must serve 85% of his sentence and will be supervised for three years post-release. Officials emphasized the importance of zero tolerance toward physicians abusing prescribing authority amid the opioid crisis. The DEA and Bluegrass Narcotics Taskforce investigated, with prosecution by Assistant U.S. Attorney Andy Boone.

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SUMMARY: A two-vehicle crash occurred Tuesday night on Scottsville Road in Alvaton, Kentucky, involving 33-year-old Jamin Pewett of Bowling Green. Deputies say Pewett lost control of his vehicle, crossing into oncoming lanes and causing the other car to roll over. The other vehicle was driven by a woman with an infant inside. Authorities believe Pewett intentionally tried to hit her vehicle. Pewett was arrested and charged with two counts of second-degree assault (domestic violence) and one count of first-degree child abuse. No injuries were reported, but the infant was to be checked by a medical provider later.

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SUMMARY: Central and Eastern Kentucky continue to endure a heatwave with highs in the low to mid-90s and heat indexes near 105°F. Tuesday saw isolated storms with minimal relief. Wednesday marks the peak of dangerous heat, with highs similar to Tuesday and heat indexes over 100°, alongside scattered afternoon storms mainly east of I-65. A cold front arrives Thursday, bringing scattered showers and storms, a significant drop in temperature and humidity, and highs falling to the mid-80s. By Friday, drier, more comfortable air is expected. The weekend forecasts sunshine, lower humidity, and highs in the low to mid-80s, making for a pleasant early August.

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