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Kentucky Auditor Ball sues Beshear for access to computerized records of abuse, neglect
Kentucky Auditor Allison Ball has filed a lawsuit against the Beshear administration in Franklin Circuit Court in her ongoing effort to ensure the office of the ombudsman has access to information about abuse and neglect cases. This move comes after Ball and the administration have gone back and forth on access for the past two […]
Walmart Apple Juice Arsenic Recall: Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois
If you recently purchased a six-pack of "Great Value" brand apple juice at Walmart you need to make sure it's not included in this recall. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is recalling nearly 10,000 cases of this specific apple juice due to elevated levels of arsenic. Yikes! Don't worry, it's classified as a "Class II" recall, meaning it's unlikely to cause serious health problems. Still, better safe than sorry!
Massive Heat Wave in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky
(WOWK) – West Virginia is the most drought stricken state in the nation, and StormTracker 13 Meteorologists predict that it will get worse. A powerful heatwave will settle in Appalachia for the work week causing high temperatures to soar to 10 – 15 degrees above normal. If Wednesday’s rain chances break down some backyard thermometers […]
BLINK accepting nominations for parade torchbearers
BLINK is accepting nominations for outstanding local individuals to represent the region as torchbearers during the event’s kickoff parade this October. Since 2022, the TorchBearer Awards have offered an opportunity to applaud those who light up our cities with their hearts and hands. The process is open to all...
Kentucky AG's Office Upholds Rule of Law in Lexington with Extraordinary Orders from Court of Appeals
FRANKFORT, KY – Attorney General Russell Coleman recently announced that the Kentucky Court of Appeals took the extraordinary step of issuing multiple rulings that ensure the Fayette Circuit Court ordered a repeat felon to return to prison. Circuit courts in Kentucky are bound to follow the rulings and precedents...
So. Indiana Area McDonald’s Restaurants Support Local Schools with “Fries for School Supplies” Fundraiser
Who knew that indulging in a delicious order of McDonald’s fries could make such a big difference in our community? From August 26th to 30th, local McDonald’s owner-operators are turning their fry boxes into tools for change with the "Fries for School Supplies" fundraiser. During these five days, 10% of all à la carte fry sales will be donated directly to local schools.
LAWRENCE CO. OPENS ’24 FOOTBALL SEASON WITH VICTORY OVER VIKINGS
Louisa, Ky. — Luke Fetherolf tossed two touchdowns and Caven Williams ran for two in a 28-6 Lawrence Co. victory over Rowan Co. Friday at Luke Varney Jr. Memorial Stadium. The Dawgs came out to a roar from the home crowd. Lawrence Co. took the lead on a Caven...
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