McConnell At Pikeville Medical Center Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell arrived at Pikeville Medical Center Thursday to discuss the importance of healthcare workers and the CARES ACT. The Pikeville Medical Center has received nearly 45 million dollars from legislation.The Senator discussed a COVID-19 vaccine and emphasized the importance of wearing a mask and social…
Suicide Numbers Down In KY The 2020 suicide numbers are down in most parts of Kentucky, 19% lower than last year according to an internal analysis of state suicide numbers from the Kentucky Violent Death Reporting System.“This is a time of more connection, sometimes it’s forced,” Beck Whipple, Suicide Prevention Coordinator for the Kentucky…
Free Wi-Fi From KY Farm Bureau Kentucky Farm Bureau is bringing free WiFi to every county in the Commonwealth.Starting Wednesday they are providing free access from their offices.The WiFi network, KFB Free WiFi, is accessible from the parking areas around the buildings from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and is free to anyone who…
KSP Is Hiring Are you a certified law enforcement officer who wants to increase their training and further develop their career? Kentucky State Police (KSP) is currently looking for courageous men and women to join their team.KSP is offering Class 101 that will combine training of experienced officers alongside new hires to law enforcement.Experienced…
KY Child Care The COVID-19 pandemic is causing massive problems for the child care industry in Kentucky.That was among the testimony before a state legislative panel in Frankfort Wednesday. Kentucky lawmakers say day cares are hurting because of the restrictions and many are in danger of closing.An interim panel of lawmakers on the Health…
Pikeville Boosts Bandwidth With the aim of assisting students who may not have internet access in their households, the City of Pikeville is increasing their bandwidth capabilities within the city.Pikeville Mayor Jimmy Carter says that the idea was created due to the large amount of students who don’t have access to the internet or…
KY Small Business Loans Available Certain small businesses in several West Virginia and Kentucky counties can apply for loans as a result of excessive moisture and cold temperatures during April and May.The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the Working Capital Disaster Loans on Monday. They are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small…
Kentucky AG Speaks At RNC Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron addressed the nation from Washington, D.C., on night two of the Republican National Convention on Tuesday, voicing his support for the reelection of President Donald J. Trump.Cameron is the first African American independently elected to statewide office in Kentucky and the first Republican elected…
Internet For KY Kids The state is hoping an $8 million dollar investment will give Kentucky children access to internet needed for their education.The state estimates 32,000 children remain without internet — all while majority of school districts have resumed online NTI learning. The state estimates a rise in internet service has already been…
Mountain Parkway Road Work The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) geotechnical experts shared their goal to have repairs on the Mountain Parkway to be completed and fully reopened by mid-fall.After evaluating the location and developing plans for repairing the roadway, bids will be taken for the repair work.The westbound lanes were closed July 22 after…