radioNOVO News KY News Roundup for July 14, 2026

RNN KY ROUNDUP 07/14/26           A Bath County couple is accused of keeping two children and dozens of animals in poor living conditions.  Kentucky State Police report Shane and Angel Dufresne have been arrested on first-degree criminal abuse charges.  Authorities say the suspects were found under the influence of methamphetamine at their home on June 18th, with two and four-year-old kids present.  Ashley Bennett with Strays and Runaways Rescue says nine dogs, five cats and some chickens were also found at the property.  She is looking to find care for the animals, as Bath County has no animal shelter.          A man and a girl are o.k. after getting lost in an abandoned mine in Martin County.  Rescue crews responded to a shuttered coal mine near the Lovely community on Sunday after family members said they had not heard from the pair since the night before.  Officials say the man and the child became disoriented after entering the mine with their dog and were unable to find the entrance, but the girl was eventually able to get through a narrow passage and call her mom on a cell phone.  Rescuers then widened that opening to allow the man and the dog to escape as well.         ON THE RADIO NOVO NEWS HEALTHWATCH.......... The Kentucky Department for Public Health is now investigating 100 reports of cyclosporiasis.  Officials have confirmed 61 cases so far.  Cyclosporiasis is a digestive illness caused by food or water contaminated by the microscopic cyclospora parasite. Health leaders believe the current outbreak in the U.S. has been caused by contaminated produce, but the source has not yet been determined.  Officials are urging people to thoroughly wash all fruits and vegetables before eating them and to wash hands after handling produce.        The Kentucky State Police are among the top finishers in this year's Best Looking Cruiser contest.  The agency landed at number five in the competition with over 16-thousand votes.  This means a photo of a KSP cruiser will be featured in the American Association of State Troopers wall calendar for 2027.  The Florida State Patrol came in first place with over 52-thousand votes.