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National poll ranks Beshear most popular Democrat governor
An annual poll looking at the popularity of all 50 state governors was released on Wednesday. Gov. Andy Beshear received high marks, which could carry a lot of weight as Vice President Kamala Harris narrows down a running mate.
Eastern Kentucky Braces for Continued Showers and Storms
Jackson, KY – Residents of Eastern Kentucky should prepare for a week of unsettled weather, with showers and thunderstorms forecast to continue through Thursday. The US National Weather Service in Jackson, KY, has issued an alert indicating a series of weak disturbances affecting the region. According to the National...
Kentucky basketball 'not expected' to land 2024 center
Kentucky basketball had its sights set on another potential member of its 2024 class -- a big man who actually reclassified from 2025. Julius Halaifonua -- a 7-foot center from New Zealand -- was getting interest from Kentucky in addition to North Carolina, Gonzaga, Xavier, Georgetown and others. After announcing...
FCC lowers cost of calls for inmates
WASHINGTON — The Federal Communications Commission voted last week to end what it called exorbitant phone and video call rates that have hindered incarcerated people from communicating with their families for decades. The new rules cap the costs of phone calls and video calls in prisons, allowing easier access...
Lexington hospital receives high honor for 5th consecutive time
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Baptist Health Lexington received magnet recognition once again. It’s part of the American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Recognition Program. The designation recognizes hospitals for their excellence in nursing. It is considered the highest honor an organization can receive for its nursing practice. “It does take...
Conlee Lindsey Wins Marshall County Invitational (w/PHOTOS)
Conlee Lindsey and the rest of Tuesday’s golfers at the Calvert City Country Club had to endure the elements, brutal pin placements, and differing paces of play during the Marshall County Invitational. However, the University Heights Academy senior shot a 5-over-par 77 to win the event, starting her season...
‘Schools Rock Backpack Giveaways’ to be held in the Heartland
(KFVS) - Several “Schools Rock Backpack Giveaways” will be held in the Heartland on Sunday, July 28. The backpack giveaways will start at 1 p.m. TCC and Wireless Zone store locations will include:. 618 N Commercial St, Harrisburg, IL - (Will have clear backpacks) 109 N Central St,...
Walmart Health spaces to become senior-focused primary care centers
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Walmart Health Center locations in Florida, Georgia, Missouri and Texas are slated to become senior-focused primary care centers, Humana Inc.'s CenterWell health care services announced on Wednesday. The new centers will be located next to Walmart Supercenters in clinical office space formerly occupied by Walmart Health....
KY Authorities Have Discovered Card Skimmers in Retail, Grocery Stores
I don't classify myself as a paranoid person, but I've got to be honest with you, when I first learned of the existence of card skimmers, my paranoia amped up a bit. With progress comes convenience but also nefariousness. It seems every form of new technology developed to make our lives easier can also be manipulated to make our lives, in some cases, a nightmare. And because of identity theft, even more new technology must be created--and rather quickly, too--to counteract the behavior of bad actors.
Markey’s ACTION program expands its reach with latest student cohorts
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 24, 2024) — The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center’s Appalachian Career Training in ONcology (ACTION) has expanded its impact – this year including students from five previously unrepresented Appalachian counties. Launched in 2016, ACTION is aimed at addressing the cancer burden in Appalachian...
Ky. voters react to Pres. Biden dropping out, VP Harris becoming a candidate
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - President Biden addressed the nation from the Oval Office Wednesday night, in his first appearance since he announced he will not seek re-election. The president said that the “best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation”, a move that Lexington-Fayette NAACP President Whit Whitaker believes could encourage voter interest and turnout.
Rain Chances a Bit Higher Thursday
OVERNIGHT: Partly Cloudy with Spotty Showers/Patchy Fog. Warm with Lows 69-72. Sunrise 5:48. THURSDAY: Mix of Sun & Clouds with a Few Showers/T’Showers. Humid with Highs 83-92 (Northwest to Northeast…Around 88 in the Evansville Metro). Winds SW/N 5-10 THU NIGHT: Partly Cloudy. Lows 65-71 (North to South…69-70 in...
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