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KY Hiring Struggle A study from WalletHub shows Kentucky is near the top of the list when it comes to employers struggling to hire.The report released Wednesday ranks Kentucky fourth in the nation. Coming behind Alaska, Wyoming, and Montana.Experts from the study say the labor imbalance continues to worsen. During the height of lockdowns,…
Panbowl Dam Project Work has started on a $6.7 million project to strengthen Panbowl Dam in Breathitt County.Concerns were raised about the dam’s stability following flooding in February 2021 and July 2022.The project closed the northbound lane on KY-15 between Lakeside Drive and Brewer Drive across the dam.Officials say construction will last until next…
Pikeville Housing Award The City of Pikeville has also announced that the Housing Authority of Pikeville has received the “Significant Achievement Award.” The award, presented by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), highlights the improvements made by the Housing Authority of Pikeville to the condition of the buildings and units it…
Kindness Bear The City of Pikeville and Pikeville Medical Center unveiled Pikeville’s newest Downtown Bear – “Kindness Bear” – recently at the Appalachian Valley Autism (AVA) Center. Pikeville Mayor Jimmy Carter said the “Kindness Bear” represents the importance of spreading kindness, acceptance and love to everyone – no matter their background. Source:…
Rural Roads Study Madison County is among the Kentucky counties participating in a rural roads study aimed at keeping drivers safe on rural roads.High Five Rural Traffic Safety Project selected five counties for a year-long seat belt education, enforcement and engineering program.Andrew Chiles, research assistant with the High Five Project says the project is…
KY Diabetes Recent studies show that nearly one in five American adults with diabetes, ration their insulin to save money.Kentucky has the fourth highest diabetes rate in the country and advocates say they’ve seen insulin prices impact their lives.In Kentucky, around 13% percent of the adult population is diagnosed with diabetes, according to the…