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As part of resetting relationship with rural hospitals, UK will not build new hospital at interstate junction in southeast Lexington
FRANKFORT, Ky. — The University of Kentucky will not build a hospital in southeast Lexington because it wants to do what its network of rural hospital partners want: focus on its mission as a top-level care facility for the sickest patients, a UK vice president told a legislative subcommittee Wednesday.
KLC Presents Safety Grant to the City of Louisa
LEXINGTON, KY – The Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) presented the City of Louisa with a 2024 Safety Grant. The money helps KLC members provide services and programs that reduce liability and create safer communities. Since 1999, KLC has awarded more than $6.5 million in liability and safety grants to its members.
County kicks cannabis can down road
The Harlan County Fiscal Court addressed the upcoming legalization of medical cannabis in Kentucky during the panel’s regular July meeting, performing a first reading of an ordinance prohibiting the sale of the substance in Harlan County, pushing a final decision until a later meeting when a second reading and discussion will take place. Harlan County […] The post County kicks cannabis can down road appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Kentucky hospitals, airlines are also dealing with widespread technology outage
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Kentucky has not been immune to the effects of the widespread technology outage which has disrupted flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world, following a faulty software update by the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, Sunday night into Monday morning. While a few commercial airline...
LMPD: Man found shot outside gas station in Beechmont neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A man is recovering in the hospital after being shot early Saturday. LMPD officers responded to a shooting incident at the Circle K at South Third Street and West Woodlawn Avenue around 4 a.m. Saturday in Beechmont. Officers found a man with a gunshot wound to...
EMA director’s assistant recounts events of May tornado in Dawson Springs
On May 26, 2024, in Dawson Springs, Mother Nature’s mood took a turn for the worse in Western Kentucky when the winds picked up, thunderstorms began and lightning lit up the sky. Temperatures were on the rise and watching the weather forecast early on showed a situation developing that no one wanted to see. Hearing words like, high winds, tracking cells and tornado watch, many people flashed back to the weather events on December 10, 2021—a day no one wanted to remember, but it was a day no one could forget.
NME dance team to hold clinic, tryouts
SALYERSVILLE — The North Magoffin Elementary dance team is set to hold a clinic and tryouts. North Magoffin Elementary student-athletes in third grade-sixth grade can attend the dance clinic and tryouts. A dance clinic will be held at North Magoffin Elementary from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31.
Anchor/Producer (Morning) (F/T)
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - WBKO is looking for a dynamic morning anchor/producer with exceptional communication skills to join our top-rated legacy news station. Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
Hoppers Drop Third Straight With 12-2 Decision at Paducah
On Thursday, the Hoptown Hoppers continued a late-season slide with a 12-2 seven-inning setback against the host Paducah Chiefs. The Hoppers dropped to 17-20 ahead of a doubleheader against the Fulton Railroaders to wrap up the regular season on Saturday. The Chiefs took control in their opening at-bat, chasing Hoptown...
53rd Thomas-Bridges Reunion Has Major Weekend Plans
The 53rd Annual Thomas-Bridges Family Reunion is just around the corner, planned for this Saturday and Sunday in Cadiz. Descendants of James Thomas, Sr. and. Drury Bridges — two of Trigg County’s early pioneer settlers — will meet for two days of fun and fellowship in the community.
Early Closures Announced Friday For Jennie Stuart Health Locations
As companies and healthcare facilities continue to experience issues following the Microsoft outage, some Jennie Stuart Health offices closed early Friday. The Medical Imaging Center (Eagle Way Bypass Campus) and Express Lab (Eagle Way Bypass Campus) will close at 10:00 AM. JSH officials added if you had an imaging appointment you will be contacted to reschedule the appointment.
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