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Nurse Aide courses offered throughout region
CUMBERLAND, Ky. – Those interested in being a Nurse Aid can register now for the certification course offered this fall at different times and locations, including Cumberland, Whitesburg, Middlesboro, Pineville and Barbourville. Students successfully completing the Nursing Assistant Skills course at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College will be...
KY: Mizkan America to Expand Manufacturing Facility in Owensboro With $156M Investment, 44 New Jobs
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted exciting news within the state’s food manufacturing sector as Mizkan America (MA), an industry-leading producer of pasta sauce and vinegar products, announced plans to expand their current facility in Owensboro with a $156 million investment creating 44 new Kentucky jobs. “Kentucky’s manufacturing sector has...
'We are forever changed' | Beloved Norton Children's oncology nurse dies days after own cancer diagnosis
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Norton Healthcare community is grieving the sudden loss of a beloved nurse who spent decades caring for pediatric cancer patients. Terry Bowman died last Thursday, just two weeks after his own cancer diagnosis. He worked Norton Children's pediatric oncology floor, lovingly known as 7 West,...
Dr. Harris on burnout among urology trainees
“Interestingly, the trainees, when you look at residents as a conglomerate, experienced burnout at a higher rate than post-trainee urologists,” says Andrew M. Harris, MD. In this video, Andrew M. Harris, MD, highlights the background and key findings from the study, “Burnout in Urological Education: An In-Depth Study of Residents and Fellows in the 2021 AUA Census.” Harris is the chief of urology at the Lexington VA Health System, an associate professor at the University of Kentucky, and the chair of the Workforce Task Force and a member of the Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Committee for the American Urological Association.
Recovery march symbolizes strength and unity
WHITESBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - Several organizations partnered for an event symbolizing strength and resilience in Eastern Kentucky. Organizers with Helping End Addiction for Life (HEAL) partnered with Cowan Community Action Group and other organizations to show support for those recovering from obstacles. “We partnered with the Cowan Community Center and...
BG East wins Little League State Tournament championship
CORBIN, Ky. (WBKO) - The Bowling Green East 11 and 12-year-old all-stars have captured the Kentucky Little League State Tournament championship. In a 1-0 win against North Oldham, BG East will advance to the Little League Baseball Great Lakes Region Tournament in Whitestown, IN. In Indiana, BG East will compete...
Woman killed on I-65 North near Outer Loop after being struck by ‘multiple’ cars
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Louisville police are working to find more information about what led to the death of a woman on I-65 North. The crash happened near I-65 North at MM 126.8 at Outer Loop. This all happened around 11:40 a.m. on Friday. As of 12:48 p.m., police said...
Sinkhole at Ephram White Park raises concerns
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Earlier this week, a resident raised concerns about a sinkhole that had formed in Ephram White Park. The image had many people on Facebook discussing the urgency of repairing this to avoid potential injury to park attendees. Warren County Parks and Rec Facility Superintendent, Joey...
Kit salon opens in Fort Thomas with commitment to community
Kit salon in Fort Thomas is named after Molly Hardin’s great grandmother, and her old styling tools are proudly displayed on the wall inside the shop. Hardin said owning a salon was a dream come true—though a dream she didn’t really know she had as a full-time interior designer and part-time hairstylist. Hardin is a Fort Thomas native who worked at the building’s former tenant, Salon on Highland. She has been licensed for 15 years, but this new venture is her first time owning a salon.
Erlanger woman says she’s being targeted with racist message
ERLANGER, Ky. (WXIX) - An Erlanger homeowner says she’s being targeted by someone who’s left one racist message and committed other hateful acts at her home. “I know that I am here for a purpose. I am not going to let them push me out of my home. This is my home. This is my community,” Catrena Bowman said.
Louisville Metro Housing Authority undergoes major overhaul under new director
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — When Elizabeth Strojan took over at Louisville Metro Housing Authority six months ago, the public housing agency was almost at rock bottom as residents were dealing with crime, rodents, mold and leaks, all the result of years of poor maintenance and neglect. The picture that...
Houchens Industries Small Business Accelerator ready for applicants
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It’s been in the works for four years and now will be taking applications through Aug.13. A small business accelerator by Houchens Industries and the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce is now a reality. News 40 spoke to Abraham Williams, executive director of...
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