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KENTUCKY MAN SENTENCED FOR ASSAULTING A MEMBER OF CONGRESS

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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State Association Urges Nonprofits to Get Up to Speed on New Law Requiring Charities to Charge Sales Tax

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

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CHFS and Its Partners Are Working to Keep Older Residents Safe

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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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Portions of Southern Illinois & Southern Indiana

BULLETIN – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe Thunderstorm Warning National Weather Service Paducah KY 338 PM CDT TUE JUN 12 2018 The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… East central White County in southeastern Illinois… Wabash County in southeastern Illinois… Gibson County in southwestern Indiana… Northern Vanderburgh County in

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CARDINALS AND PAPA JOHN’S ANNOUNCE $7 TICKET OFFER

Discounted Tickets Available For Interleague Matchup vs. Indians on June 25-27 ST. LOUIS, Mo., June 12, 2018 – The St. Louis Cardinals are teaming up with Papa John’s to present fans with a special ticket promotion for the upcoming interleague matchup against the Cleveland Indians. On sale now, fans can purchase specially priced $7 tickets

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A’s, B’s and O’s are missing – Red Cross campaign calls for new blood donors to fill the Missing Types

New survey finds widespread misconceptions about blood donation LOUISVILLE, Ky. (June 11, 2018) — As part of an international movement, the American Red Cross is launching the Missing Types campaign today to recruit new blood donors – and those who have not given recently – to ensure lifesaving blood is available for patients. During the

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Salmonella linked to pre-cut melon sickens 60 in Midwest

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Health officials say a salmonella outbreak linked to pre-cut melon has sickened 60 people in five Midwestern states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Caito Foods LLC on Friday recalled pre-cut watermelon, honeydew melon, cantaloupe and fruit medleys containing at least one of those melons that were produced at

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Methodist Hospital to offer Smoking Cessation Programs

Plan To Be Tobacco Free is a new Kentucky Cancer Program initiative to assist thousands of Kentuckians to be tobacco free. The program is designed to help Kentuckians learn which smoking cessation programs are available and assist them with deciding which option is best for them. The one-time class is conducted by Kentucky Cancer Program

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Senate Week in Review – By State Senator Dorsey Ridley

FRANKFORT — The last five days of this session were framed by the voices of citizens from around the commonwealth making their wishes known. Thousands came to the Capitol daily, chanting and marching from early in the morning to late in the evening. The protests culminated on Monday, the 58th day of the 60-day session,

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Traffic Alert – Deer Back On The Move On US 41 North Near Twin Bridges

Floodwaters are back and that’s likely to mean deer herds along US 41 near Audubon State Park at Henderson. Rising Ohio River floodwaters are approaching a level where they will again push deer across US 41 at the north edge of Henderson starting perhaps as early as this weekend and continuing through mid-week. Deer normally

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7th annual ‘Feed Seniors Now’ food drive begins March 16

Nearly one in six senior citizens is at risk of hunger—representing an 88 percent increase over the past decade—according to the Meals on Wheels Association of America. To combat troubling statistics like these, local agencies are once again partnering to sponsor the “Feed Seniors Now” food drive, running March 16 – April 13. Groceries will

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One Injured and One Dead in Single Vehicle Collision

Excessive Speed is Believed to be a Contributing Factor WAVERLY, Ky. (February 28, 2018)–Kentucky State Police responded to a report of a single vehicle fatality collision on US 60 near KY 141 in Union County. Union County Sheriff’s Department was on patrol in the Morganfield area and performed a traffic stop on a Red Ford

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KY Highway Water Over Road Report for D2 at 9:10 a.m. 02/28/2018

Caldwell County KY 128 has High Water signs posted at the 3.2mm US 62 Restricted to One Lane at 16.5 due to landslide just west of Caldwell-Hopkins Line Christian County KY 109 South has High Water signs posted at the 9 & 12 mile markers KY 345 has High Water signs posted at the 1

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EAS TEST ADVISORY – 2018 TORNADO DRILL

The National Weather Service and all Kentucky Radio and Television stations will conduct a TORNADO DRILL as part of Severe Storm Preparedness Month. This is a STATEWIDE TORNADO DRILL and will use the “live” code “TOR”. It is scheduled for 9:07 am CST this Thursday, March 1st. Please keep in mind THIS IS ONLY A

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UPDATED KY Highway Water Over Road Report for DISTRICT 2

Daviess County KY 762 Water Over Road Signs Posted at 0 to 1mm at Daviess-Ohio County Line Hancock County KY 334/River Road is CLOSED From the 11 to 14mm due to Water Over Road- Signs Posted KY 334/River Road is CLOSED between the 18 and 19mm due to Water Over Road- Signs Posted KY 3543

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