SUMMARY: Rockcastle County Schools in Kentucky continue their online learning program, now in its sixth year since starting during the pandemic. Designed for students in sixth grade and above, the program offers flexibility for those facing challenges with in-person attendance. District leaders emphasize that while in-person learning remains the preferred method, virtual education provides a valuable alternative for unique situations. The program resets each semester, allowing students to switch between online and in-person learning as needed. Families must sign a contract to commit to the program’s expectations, ensuring students benefit fully from this adaptable educational option in a digital world.

This school year marks the 6th year of the program, which began due to the pandemic.

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SUMMARY: Alexander Laykovich, 27, from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was sentenced to 48 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Karen Caldwell for unlawful possession of firearms despite being adjudicated as mentally defective in January 2023, which barred him from owning guns. He was stopped in Stanford, Kentucky, in January 2024, while carrying body armor, knives, a recording device, and eight firearms. Further searches revealed 15 more firearms and explosive device parts. Laykovich will serve 85% of his sentence and face five years of probation. The case involved cooperation among federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and prevented potential violence near Fort Knox.

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SUMMARY: A Kansas man, 41-year-old Justin R. Bevitt of Topeka, is accused of meeting and engaging in sexual activities with a 15-year-old Kentucky girl. Kentucky State Police began investigating after receiving a report of a juvenile leaving home with Bevitt. The investigation revealed multiple past encounters between Bevitt and the minor. With help from the Warren County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, authorities searched Bevitt’s Topeka residence on August 22, leading to his arrest. He faces charges including procuring a minor, unlawful transactions, and distributing sexual material involving a minor. Extradition and additional charges are pending. The case remains under investigation.

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