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Employers: Protect Workers From Heat as Temps Rise

Learn to recognize the signs of heat stroke, related illnesses FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 13, 2022) — As temperatures begin to soar in the commonwealth, the Kentucky Labor Cabinet is reminding employers that they have a responsibility to protect employees working in hot conditions. Kentucky Labor Cabinet Secretary Jamie Link is urging employers to establish a heat illness […]

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Kentucky shatters its fatal overdose record; fentanyl blamed

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A new state report says fatal drug overdoses rose nearly 15% in Kentucky last year. The report says the increased use of fentanyl was a common contributor to the record death toll. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that was identified in nearly 73% of 2021 overdose deaths. The report says

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NWS Offers Heat Safety Tips and Resources

Heat is one of the leading weather-related killers in the United States, resulting in hundreds of fatalities each year. Heat can be very taxing on the body; check out the heat related illnesses that can occur with even a short period of exposure. Everyone can be vulnerable to heat, but some more so than others. According to The

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Heat Advisory Issued for the WMSK FM Listening Area

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Paducah KY 302 AM CDT Mon Jun 13 2022 INZ081-082-085>088-KYZ007>022-MOZ100-107-108-132100- /O.CON.KPAH.HT.Y.0002.220613T1600Z-220616T0100Z/ Gibson-Pike-Posey-Vanderburgh-Warrick-Spencer-Livingston-Marshall- Calloway-Crittenden-Lyon-Trigg-Caldwell-Union KY-Webster-Hopkins- Christian-Henderson-Daviess-McLean-Muhlenberg-Todd-Wayne MO- Carter-Ripley- Including the cities of Fort Branch, Petersburg, Poseyville, Evansville, Boonville, Rockport, Smithland, Benton, Murray, Marion, Eddyville, Cadiz, Princeton, Morganfield, Dixon, Madisonville, Hopkinsville, Henderson, Owensboro, Calhoun, Greenville, Elkton, Piedmont, Van Buren, and

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Gov. Beshear Enhances Resources for Kentuckians Fighting Addiction

Recovery Ready Communities to offer transportation, support groups, employment services at no cost FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 13, 2022) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that Kentucky is working to establish counties as “Recovery Ready Communities” in an effort to help individuals fighting an addiction receive critical resources at no cost, and work to reduce the ongoing

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Federal Grand Jury Returns Indictment Against Illinois Man for BankRobbery

Paducah, KY – A federal grand jury in Paducah returned an indictment on June 7, 2022, charging an Illinois man with bank robbery and interstate transportation of stolen property. According to court documents, Reginald R. Thomas, 66, of Metropolis, IL, was charged with robbing FNB Bank in Lone Oak, KY on May 10, 2022.   Thomas was

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2022 BUSCH STADIUM HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS #5

Friday, June 10—Wednesday, June 15 ST. LOUIS, Mo., June 10, 2022 – The Cardinals return to Busch Stadium to play seven games in six days, starting with a three-game weekend series against the Cincinnati Reds (June 10-12) followed by four games with the Pittsburgh Pirates (June 13-15).  Homestand highlights can be found at cardinals.com/homestand. Friday, June 10

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SENATOR ROBBY MILLS APPOINTED CO-CHAIR OF EXECUTIVE BRANCH EFFICIENCY TASK FORCE

FRANKFORT, KY (June 8, 2022) – Senate Leadership recently announced the appointment of Sen. Robby Mills (R-Henderson) as co-chair of the newly established Executive Branch Efficiency Task Force, which will conduct business through the 2022 Interim of the Kentucky General Assembly. The task force was created to study the effectiveness of the current executive branch cabinet

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UPPER DECK GOLF COMING TO BUSCH STADIUM THIS NOVEMBER

Fans Can Sign Up Now For Early Access To Tee Times For Exclusive 3-Day Event ST. LOUIS, Mo., June 8, 2022 – Upper Deck Golf is bringing golf back to Busch Stadium, giving fans an exclusive opportunity to play a round inside the iconic St. Louis ballpark on November 11-13, 2022.  Tee times will be available for

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GRDHD Reports 207 New Confirmed COVID-19 Infections in the Previous Week

On Tuesday, June 7, 2022, the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) reported that in theprevious week it had investigated 207 new COVID-19 infections; 86 in Daviess County, 8 in HancockCounty, 54 in Henderson County, 13 in McLean County, 24 in Ohio County, 3 in Union County, and 19 inWebster County. GRDHD reported 3 additional

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FBI warns businesses in 8 Southern states of fraud scheme

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The FBI in North Carolina is warning businesses in eight states about a scheme in which people are using stolen credit card numbers to make large purchases by telephone. A news release from the agency’s Charlotte Division on Monday says victims have been targeted in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia,

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FEMA Issues 6-Month Recap of Western Kentucky Tornado Relief

Recovery operations continue on multiple fronts six months after the Kentucky tornadoes on Dec. 10-11, 2021. At the request of the state, a federal emergency declaration was issued Dec. 11 and President Biden approved a major disaster declaration Dec. 12. As of June 1, a total of $81.9 million in federal disaster assistance was approved

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Attorney General Cameron Announces Membership of Commission to Oversee Commonwealth’s Portion of $483 Million Opioid Settlement

Commission will manage distribution of settlement funds for opioid abatement programs in communities across the Commonwealth FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 6, 2022) – Attorney General Daniel Cameron today underscored his commitment to fighting back against the opioid epidemic by announcing the membership of the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission, which will administer the Commonwealth’s portion of an historic

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AAA: Gas Prices Skyrocket

Gas prices in West Central Kentucky are 36 cents higher this week at $4.657, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. This week’s average prices: Western Central KY Average                $4.657Average price during the week of May 31, 2022                                  $4.290Average price during the week of

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AAA: Fatal Teen Crashes Increase During “100 Deadliest Days”

Summer months are high-risk for inexperienced teen drivers As school lets out for summer, AAA stresses the importance of preparing and educating inexperienced teen drivers for some of the most dangerous driving days of the year. Nationwide, more than 7,000 people died in teen driving-related summertime crashes between 2011 and 2020. That’s more than 7 people

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