Preventing COVID-Related Lawsuits Kentucky’s governor stood aside and let a bill become law that protects an array of businesses from coronavirus-related lawsuits. But he warned Monday that the measure is likely to draw a court challenge.The measure, backed by business interests, became law this past weekend without Gov. Andy Beshear’s signature. A veto would…
Fishes And Loaves Pantry In Need With approximately 10 volunteers, Fishes and Loaves Food Pantry in Prestonsburg has helped the community since 1976, but recently there’s been an increase of new faces reach out for help.“We have a lot of the flood victims come and ask us for help now,” said Site Manager Ronald…
Unemployment Processing Help After shutting the Kentucky Office of Unemployment Insurance system down on Thursday, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced the system will be back live on Tuesday to help the more than 300,000 people who need their PIN numbers reset.Gov. Beshear said a call center will be open from 7 a.m. until 9…
Take Back Day Coming Baptist Health Corbin is gearing up for its 20th annual Take Back Day, where anyone can dispose of unused prescription drugs.Kristin Cox is a pharmacist with the facility and she is calling on everyone to fight against the ongoing opioid crisis.“This is a great opportunity to bring your unwanted and…
Pikeville Dispatchers Are Heroes Dispatchers at the Pikeville Public Safety Office, as well as many other local and nationwide dispatchers, are being recognized this week as part of National Public Safety Telecommunicator’s Week.9-1-1 Public Safety Director Paul Maynard stressed the importance of dispatchers in the community and the duties they have to protect and…
Restrictions Ending Soon Governor Andy Beshear just announced that when 2.5 million Kentuckians have received at least their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, restrictions will be removed.The restrictions to be removed include capacity restrictions, physical distancing requirements for nearly all venues, events and businesses that cater to 1,000 or fewer people.According to Beshear,…
New Wildlife Management Area A new wildlife management area has opened in eastern Kentucky.The Ross Creek Wildlife Management Area spans nearly 1,000 acres (405 hectares) across a bend in the Kentucky River near Lock and Dam 13 in Estill and Lee counties, the Department for Fish and Wildlife Resources said in a statement.The former…
ATV Friendly Driving With spring in full swing, means more and more people are enjoying the outdoors and common sense is needed.City of Jenkins officials said they are having issues with people inappropriately driving ATVs and four-wheelers on city streets.“If they’re going to go to the local gas station, get gas, and go on…
Distracted Driving Law Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky State Police are shining a light on the distracted driving law to help save lives.“Anything that you’re doing in the vehicle that results in a crash or causes you to make a moving violation, the distracted driving law actually enhances the original citation,” Sgt. Kevin Kobi…
No-Knock Warrants Limited No-knock warrants are being limited in Kentucky.Gov. Andy Beshear signed Senate Bill 4, which is a justice reform measure aimed at protecting both police and the public. At least one local law enforcement agency already decided to strike out this strategy.The bill is one of three signed Friday by Gov. Beshear.…