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Kentucky lawmakers warned about paramedic shortages
COVINGTON, Ky. (WXIX) - Kentucky is facing a crisis as ambulance runs are on the rise while the state is losing more paramedics. The chairman of the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services told lawmakers in Frankfort Tuesday that the situation is making it impossible to meet personnel requirements within some services.
988 lifeline sees surge in calls: Local volunteers and nonprofits spotlight growing awareness and impact
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Since its launch in 2022, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has been a beacon of hope for many Kentuckians, with over 120,000 residents utilizing the service. David Hafley is a 988-volunteer crisis counselor. Hafley’s journey into crisis counseling is personal after he lost his son, Tom, to suicide in 2015.
Circle K offering up to 40 cents off per-gallon for three hours on Thursday
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Circle K is offering a special promotion on gas for drivers filling up Thursday. Circle K is hosting its "Circle K Back-to-School Fuel Day" from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. local time on Thursday, Aug. 1. According to Circle K, drivers can get up to...
Secretary of State Adams launches poll worker recruitment portal
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials say on National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, Secretary of State Michael Adams announced the launch of a new poll worker recruitment portal. “We can’t open the polls without volunteer poll workers,” said Adams. “Whether you are a Kentuckian who wants to ensure election integrity, or to prevent voter suppression, being […]
KENTUCKY STATE POLICE POST 1 TO CONDUCT TRAFFIC SAFETY CHECKPOINTS
MAYFIELD, KY – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints throughout the Post 1 district, in order to check motorists for compliance with motor vehicle laws including driving under the influence statutes. KSP utilizes traffic safety checkpoints to promote safety for motorists using the public...
Kentucky opens applications for 2025 U.S. Senate Youth Program
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WBKO) – Applications have opened for the 2025 United States Senate Youth Program. The program is a merit-based program that takes the most outstanding high school students from around the country to Washington D.C., for a weeklong study of the federal government and the people who lead it, according to a news release from the Kentucky Department of Education.
Another Kentucky Democrat gets booted from the ballot over a filing error
A judge ruled this week that Richard Henderson, the Democrat running in Kentucky House District 58, is disqualified from running in the November election against incumbent Republican Rep. Jennifer Decker over a filing error.
FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Here we go again, another round of thunderstorms is in the forecast
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Get ready for round 7 of showers and thunderstorms pushing through Eastern Kentucky. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is out just to the north and west of the WYMT Viewing Area. FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAYS:. -Tonight (August 1st) -Friday, August 2nd. HEADLINES:. - Wet Start to August.
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