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Kentucky’s first da Vinci 5 surgical robot expected to produce ‘exceptional outcomes’ for patients
Georgetown Community Hospital has become the first hospital in Kentucky to integrate Intuitive’s new da Vinci 5 surgical robot into its surgical services. The da Vinci 5 surgical robot represents the latest advancements in robotic-assisted surgery, offering unprecedented precision, flexibility, and control for a wide range of minimally invasive procedures. The cutting-edge technology will enhance the hospital’s ability to provide top-quality care to its patients, particularly in complex surgical specialties.
Book Mobile gets pages turning in Pikeville
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - The Pikeville Independent Schools District is hitting the road, hoping to see students hit the books this summer. The summer book mobile, funded through a Community Schools Grant, brought free books and snacks to students around the Pikeville area Tuesday. “Now we recognize, at Pikeville Independent,...
Two Perry Countians charged after shooting appear in court
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Emmaleigh Collins, 19, of Jeff, and Treston Combs, 20, of Bulan, were charged after a shooting in Perry County in which two people died. Combs is facing multiple charges including murder, while Collins was charged with complicity to murder. Both suspects appeared in Perry County District...
High School Volleyball and Soccer Seasons Begin in August
High School volleyball and soccer seasons begin soon. Letcher County Central Volleyball opens the season August 21 at Hazard. Jenkins Volleyball begins on August 22 with a home game against Council VA. LCC boys and girls soccer opens the season with a doubleheader at home against Prestonsburg on August 12.
Mountain Student Achiever - Marcus Damron
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Marcus Damron was a senior at East Ridge High School where he graduated with a 4.27 GPA. He was vice president of the school’s National Honor Society and was the salutatorian for his class. Congratulations Marcus.
City of Lexington Faces Criticism Over Neglected Tree Maintenance on Versailles Road
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Paula Singer, a long-time resident of the Versailles Road corridor, recently sent a scathing email to city officials, decrying the state of 26 dead and dying trees along the roadway. Singer says the trees, planted in 2021 as part of the Cardinal Valley Small Area Plan and the Versailles Road Streetscape Project Phase I, have been left unmaintained, prompting her to demand their removal.
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...
Officials discuss impact of bus driver shortage as new school year approaches
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The bus driver shortage has been affecting schools across the country including right here in the Tri-State. According to the National Education Association, roughly half of students rely on bus services to get to school. However, since the pandemic, the drop in school bus drivers has still not recovered.
BGPD investigating fatal crash on Lovers Lane
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is investigating a fatal crash. Officers responded to a two-vehicle collision on Lovers Lane near Briarwood Elementary on Wednesday at approximately 6:13 a.m. Each vehicle had one occupant operator. One of the vehicle operator’s was pronounced dead at the scene...
Grand jury hands up a dozen indictments
A Russell County grand jury met yesterday and handed up 12 indictments. Yevonda Popplewell, age 40, of Somerset, charged with possession of methamphetamine, tampering with physical evidence, and being a persistent felony offender. Angela Passmore, age 42, of Jamestown, charged with possession of methamphetamine, tampering with physical evidence, possession of...
Don't Waste Your Money | Consumers cashing in as gold prices hit historic high
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Have some old jewelry that you don't really wear anymore? Now might be the perfect time to cash in!. Gold has been on a tear in 2024 and just hit historic highs, and the likelihood of interest rate cuts this fall has sent it up even higher.
UK’s Jack ‘Goose’ Givens Brings It Home In Hopkinsville
Traveling the Commonwealth to continue promotions of his co-written autobiography “They Call Me Goose,” Kentucky men’s basketball legend Jack “Goose” Givens pulled the curtain back a bit for the Hopkinsville Rotary Club Tuesday afternoon — where he brought the past, present and future a little perspective.
New sports complex in Henderson gets official name and signage
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Naming rights and signage are approved for the new sports complex coming to the city. The new sports complex will be named “Deaconess Henderson Sports Park.” It was decided at the city commission meeting, under the agreement, Deaconess will pay the city of Henderson $500,000 for a 5-year agreement. It will […]
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