Blood supply dwindles after donations lagged during Fourth of July holiday week LOUISVILLE, Ky. (July 9, 2018) — An emergency blood shortage is prompting the American Red Cross to issue an urgent call for eligible donors of all blood types – especially type O – to give now and help save lives. The Red Cross […]
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Together but separate – connected but apart. That’s how you could describe the new affiliation agreement between Henderson’s Methodist Hospital and Evansville’s Deaconess Hospital. The accord was announced in a release sent to employees Thursday and allows Methodist to remain independent with some support from Deaconess. Both parties say they recognize this affiliation as the
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HENDERSON, Ky. (Thursday, July 5, 2018) — Ellis Park canceled Thursday’s races after the second race out of concern for the safety of horses and riders in the extreme heat and humidity. The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning, with the heat index reaching 110 degrees at the time of cancelation and the
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The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued an Excessive Heat Warning, which is in effect until 8 PM CDT this evening. The Heat Advisory is no longer in effect. * HEAT INDEX…Heat index readings are expected to be even more oppressive than they were on Independence Day. The peak heat index this afternoon will
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FRANKFORT — State Senator Dorsey Ridley, D-Henderson, says yesterday’s ruling by the Franklin County Circuit Court striking down Senate Bill 151, the public pension bill, was the right decision. The bill was found to be “unconstitutional and void.” Franklin County Circuit Court Judge Phillip Shepherd ruled that SB 151 violates the Kentucky Constitution because it
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Court Ruled that states may require online retailers to collect taxes FRANKFORT – Today is a big day for Senator Dorsey Ridley, D-Henderson. A decision by the U.S. Supreme Court will allow states to require online retailers to collect tax revenue owed to them. Senator Ridley has been working through the Kentucky General Assembly, its
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Due to rain delaying work today (Thursday, January 21, 2018), the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to close a section of KY 758 in UNION County on Monday, June 25, 2018. KY 758 will be closed near the 8 mile marker to allow a cross drain to be replaced. This closure site is along KY 758
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 21, 2018) – Unemployment rates fell in 117 Kentucky counties between May 2017 and May 2018, rose in Owen and Spencer counties and remained the same in Oldham County, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. Woodford County recorded the lowest
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Ohio Valley Art League and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources are taking submissions from artists for the 13th biennial Kentucky National Wildlife Art Exhibition. A statement from the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet says nominations for the juried art show will be accepted July 2 through
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A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to close a section of KY 758 in UNION County on Thursday, June 21, 2018. KY 758 will be closed near the 8 mile marker to allow a cross drain to be replaced. This closure site is along KY 758 between Pride and KY 56. More specifically,
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OWENSBORO, Ky. (AP) — A former Kentucky police officer has been convicted of arresting a person without probable cause. The U.S. Justice Department said in a news release Monday that William Dukes Jr. was found guilty last week in federal court in Owensboro. The release said testimony indicated Dukes arrested the person because the person
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20180618 MATT Updated Alternatives Handout FINAL (reduced size) Preferred alternative expected this fall Evansville, Ind. (June 18, 2018) – The I-69 Ohio River Crossing (I-69 ORX) Project Team has updated the preliminary alternatives being considered for a new I-69 bridge and interstate connections. The updates reflect design changes and input from the public. Cost estimates
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Senator Rand Paul attacked while mowing his yard. Indianapolis B Josh J. Minkler, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, announced today that a Bowling Green, Kentucky, man was sentenced for assaulting a member of congress resulting in personal injury, a felony under federal law. Rene A. Boucher 60, was sentenced to
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LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky Nonprofit Network (KNN), the Commonwealth’s association of nonprofits, is providing resources and hosting a webinar on June 28 to help nonprofits learn how to comply with a new Kentucky law effective July 1 that requires organizations to collect sales tax from supporters of special events and some programs. At the same
Three Community Groups Awarded for Elder Abuse Prevention Efforts FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 14, 2018) – In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on Friday, June 15, the Kentucky Adult Protective Services (APS) Branch asks all Kentuckians to help guard against elder abuse. APS, within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), is
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