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First Confirmed Case of ‘Sloth Fever’ Found in Kentucky
I don't think any of us had "Sloth Fever" on our 2024 Bingo Card, but here we are and it's made its way to Kentucky. The first case of Oropouche virus has been confirmed in Jefferson County, Kentucky - the first of its kind in the state. Oropouche virus is also known as "Sloth Fever" that is spread through the bite of infected biting midges, also sometimes known as a "no-see-ums." The virus can also be spread through the bite of some mosquitoes, including the kind that can spread West Nile and St. Louis encephalitis viruses.
Get ready for sweater season: The official start of fall almost two weeks away 🍏🍁
You may be wondering, "Is it fall yet?" While the answer is still no, we are getting closer to pumpkin patch and hayride season. We are now less than two weeks out from the official first day of fall. ...
LMPD officer shot while conducting traffic stop recovering from unexpected surgery
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Louisville Metro Police officer that was shot in the Chickasaw neighborhood while trying to conduct a traffic stop is recovering on Friday from an unexpected surgery. The Louisville Metro Police Foundation posted on social media that Officer Brandon Haley has undergone about a dozen surgeries,...
Flock cameras heading to south Louisville neighborhoods
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Flock cameras are heading to more Louisville neighborhoods following a Metro Council vote Thursday evening. During Thursday's meeting, the council approved $177,000 to purchase 28 new cameras for Council districts 12 and 14. Each will get 14 cameras. That includes PRP, Valley Station and the surrounding...
ISP K-9 receives protective vest from nonprofit group
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indiana State Police K-9 received some extra protection this week. K-9 Duke, who works with Senior Trooper Walter Butt in the Indianapolis District, received a bullet- and stab-protective vest from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., a nonprofit that provides vests to police dogs across the country.
Louisville student being disciplined for threatening social media post
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) Police has found a student was behind a threatening message towards Marion C. Moore School. JCPS said it increased building security at the school on Friday as police investigated a social media threat made overnight. Moore's principal said additional officers were...
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