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Local health officials discuss global Mpox outbreak and how it could impact Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) -The last time we saw the World Health Organization declare an Mpox outbreak as a Global Health Emergency was in July of 2022, and it lasted for almost a year. Now, even though we are seeing cases rise outside of the United States, Woodford County Health Department’s...
Bullitt County family sues cemetery where their son is buried, claiming harassment and outrageous conduct
PIONEER VILLAGE, Ky. — Cemeteries are often serene, quiet places, where people go to mourn and remember. At the Holder Family Cemetery that peace is paramount, in fact, the desire for peace is what pushed the plot into existence. "I should've been able to bury my son on July...
AUDIO: The McCormick-Goodin Property Tax Plan is Here
NEW CASTLE, Ind. — You now know the official plan of tax attack from the Democratic ticket for governor and lieutenant governor. In a virtual press conference Thursday, gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick revealed what she calls the “McCormick-Goodin Commonsense Property Tax Relief Plan”, also named after the lieutenant governor nominee Terry Goodin. The plan calls […] The post AUDIO: The McCormick-Goodin Property Tax Plan is Here appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Shooting victim identified after reckless homicide arrest
DAVIESS CO., Ky. (WFIE) - One man is dead after a shooting in Daviess County. Deputies say it happened shortly after 10 p.m. Wednesday at an apartment in the 4300 Block of Gateway Drive. Emergency crews found the victim in the living room with a gunshot wound. He was taken...
Years-old attendance record broken at Illinois State Fair thanks to one artist
A years-old attendance record was broken at the Illinois State Fair's Grandstand this week, with a new performer bringing in the highest number of attendees ever for a concert at the fair. According to organizers, the record was previously set in 2011, when Jason Aldean packed 15,329 seats at the...
Food Truck Experts Claim This is By Far the Best One in Illinois
The world needs more food trucks. Illinois is fortunate to already have some great ones, but there is one that apparently rises above the rest according to food truck experts. It looks like this is a brand new ranking just shared this month by Best Food Trucks. They list what they believe are the 10 best food trucks in Illinois and this is the one that they have at #1. They specialize in this delicious food called arepas.
#1 Reason Back-to-School Season is the Best Time of Year in Illinois
There's nothing better than going to the store on a Tuesday, in the middle of the day, and not seeing a single child in sight. Maybe that's just me, but boy is it nice!. It honestly feels like summer just started, but now we're headed into the new school year. Oh, how time passes us by!
Thousands in Illinois Have Itchy Bites from Nearly Invisible Pest
I am not a fan of the many cicadas and ticks you find in Illinois, but at least you can see those bugs. There's a nearly invisible one that is apparently responsible for thousands of people in Illinois who are saying they're experiencing super-itchy bites from a pest that you can almost never see.
Illinois’ $4K electric vehicle rebate returns in 2025
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois will offer residents a $4,000 rebate on the purchase of an electric vehicle, beginning in 2025. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency will also give a rebate of $1,500 off the purchase on an electric motorcycle. The Illinois General Assembly appropriated $14 million for the rebate program, which opens in mid-January, […]
2 Popular Illinois Christmas Events Have Been Canceled For 2024
Some families in Illinois will be disappointed this Christmas because a pair of their annual traditions have been canceled for 2024. The majority of people who live in Illinois usually have holiday traditions with family and friends. It's something they do every year and of course, they look forward to it too. I would consider it an important part of their Christmas.
Operation Last Dance Drug Offender Receives 10 Years In Prison
An Albion, Illinois drug dealer was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Wednesday. 46 year old Michael Turpin admitted to delivering meth to an undercover informant in Posey County in May 2023. Turpin was arrested in White County during a drug raid. He and 21 other drug offenders were...
Lincoln High School helps parents understand internet security
VINCENNES, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)—A local high school helped parents understand the importance of monitoring their children while on the internet, Tuesday night. Lincoln High School held a parent staff presentation, presented by Alicia Kozakiewicz followed by a question and answer session. After becoming the victim of an internet luring and abduction, Kozakiewicz created an awareness program that addresses internet safety and awareness education. Her mission is to promote the importance of online safety for children.
Free Animal Adoptions Available in Vincennes
A pet food donation will get you a free adoption at the Vincennes Animal Shelter. Officials with the shelter told the city’s Board of Works this week, they have been in critical mode with an influx of animals. Animal Shelter Director Leah Reagan says the program was started about...
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