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Three Eastern Kentucky School Districts Closed Due To Illness

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Lawrence, Owsley and Wolfe County schools are closed for illness. All schools are closed for the rest of the week and with the MLK holiday on Monday, students will not be returning to classes until Tuesday.

Lawrence County Schools Superintendent Robbie Fletcher talked to WEKU's Samantha Morrill about steps being taken to ensure student health and safety.

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