Coal Company Agrees To Violations A coal company in Kentucky has agreed to pay more than $200,000 in penalties and fix environmental violations.The citations charged a range of violations, including not reclaiming land as required and allowing polluted water to drain from mines.The Lexington Herald-Leader reports the company had been blocked from operating on…
Unemployment Site Hackers Many Kentuckians have become victims of unemployment site hackers.The site recently launched a new interface at the end of March, a change the victims claim is a part of the problem. Kentucky officials say the state unemployment site was temporarily unavailable last week after an attempted cyber-attack.Now Kentuckians are asking for…
Vaccine Eligibility Starting today, Kentuckians age 18 and up will be eligible for the Moderna or Johnson and Johnson vaccine, and those as young as 16 years old can sign up for the Pfizer vaccine.Gov. Beshear announced the expansion Wednesday.“We are seeing in a number of states, including Michigan, Wisconsin, New York, New Jersey,…
Easter Sunday Celebrations Easter Sunday was a big celebration this year. Kentucky churches were ordered to close on Easter in 2020 because of the pandemic.The Salvation Army brought people together for a sunrise service at the Lexington Cemetery, Sunday School for the kids, and then worship in the chapel. Major Bill Garrett says it’s…
More Money For Reliable Internet Reliable internet has become a necessity during the past year, with millions of students and employees trading in their desks for home offices. But not everyone has a strong internet connection. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced Wednesday faster broadband speed is on the way.The governor and Legislature set aside…
Open For Hunting A natural area along the Kentucky River is now open for hunting.Ross Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is almost 1,000 acres.The land is located near Lock Dam 13 in Estill and Lee County.The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources received the property as part of the Ross Creek restoration project.…
Verizon Innovative Learning Program The Verizon Innovative Learning Program offers a camp full of science, technology, engineering, and math activities all centered around one commonality: Girls.With activities ranging from robotics to augmented reality, the local camp brings middle school students from around the region, grades six through eight, to the Big Sandy Prestonsburg campus.…
Federal Disaster Declaration President Joe Biden has approved a disaster declaration in Kentucky from winter storms in February, Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday.The declaration is for harsh weather that hit the state from Feb. 8 to Feb. 19, including an ice storm that left more than 154,000 customers without electricity.The declaration frees up public…
Repeating School Year Kentucky school districts now have the option of allowing students to repeat the school year.Last week, Governor Andy Beshear signed Senate Bill 128 into law giving school districts the opportunity to offer a supplemental school year. Several districts in central Kentucky have started accepting applications from parents who are interested.In Madison…
Mobile Vaccine Clinic In rural Kentucky access to vaccine options is often limited.“A lot of people you know feel when you live this far away from town, a lot of people feel they get left out sometimes,” said Harlan County Judge Executive Dan Mosley. “Rural Kentucky matters. Rural parts of Harlan County matter and…