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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Preliminary alternatives to be discussed; public input sought HENDERSON, Ky. (Feb. 6, 2018) – Open houses are scheduled today and Wednesday to discuss the preliminary alternatives for a new I-69 Ohio River Crossing (I-69 ORX) connecting Evansville, Indiana and Henderson, Kentucky. Based on engineering analyses, West Alternative 1, West Alternative 2 and Central Alternative 1

By Senator Dorsey Ridley FRANKFORT — The tone was somber in Frankfort this week as we mourned the tragedy that struck Marshall County. We were overwhelmed with compassion for that community whose sense of safety has forever been tainted by gunfire. We can only imagine the heartbreak and sorrow felt by the family and friends

HB 1 has already resulted in unprecedented economic investment across the state FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 24, 2018) – The Franklin Circuit Court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by labor unions challenging the Commonwealth’s historic new right-to-work law. House Bill 1, passed by the 2017 General Assembly and signed into law by Gov. Matt Bevin, made

Union County Coroner Stephen Shouse has released the preliminary cause of death of Union County Judge Executive Jody Jenkins who was found dead early Sunday. Shouse tells WMSK News the results of an autopsy held today in Louisville shows Jenkins died of a combination of pulmonary edema, an enlarged heart and significant clogging of the