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Mask Mandate Repeal Act Kentucky’s junior senator introduced legislation on Wednesday that, if passed, would get rid of masks on public transportation.The senate version of the bill, dubbed the Travel Mask Mandate Repeal Act of 2021, is currently co-sponsored by Indiana Senator Mike Braun, Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton, Kansas Senator Roger Marshall and Mississippi…
Unemployment Insurance System Concerns about cybersecurity have led the state of Kentucky to extend its search for a company to modernize its pandemic-stressed unemployment insurance system, Gov. Andy Beshear’s administration said Wednesday.The need for additional safeguards against hackers means the state will go through a rebidding process, said Jill Midkiff, a spokeswoman for the…
Bell County Scam Deputies with the Bell County Sheriff’s Department are warning of a new scam in their county.On Wednesday, deputies responded to a call of an individual claiming to be from WellCare.Police say the person drives a regular car with no official markings on it and tries to obtain your personal information.Sheriff Mitch…
Traffic Switch On The Mountain Parkway The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is advising drivers of a traffic switch on the Mountain Parkway, as crews with the Mountain Parkway Expansion project prepare to open another four-lane section of the Parkway.Beginning today traffic moving westbound will moved to the newly paved westbound lanes at mile point 65…
KY Department Of Education Urging Mask Wearing The Kentucky Department of Education is urging school districts to follow the latest school guidance by the CDC. That means all unvaccinated kids should be wearing a mask and Dr. Jason Glass, commissioner for the Kentucky Department of Education says the CDC also recommends students return to…
Hoskins Cemetery To Move The Clay County Fiscal Court held a meeting recently to discuss the Clay County School Board proposal to move the Hoskins Cemetery to another location.The resolution passed and now goes to the state to apply for the required permits to move those who are buried there.The proposal started back in…
Regional Rocket News Some unusual rocket news nearby. A Bechtel-led plant in Kentucky has successfully begun destroying its next batch of chemical weapons, just two months after completing a previous campaign.The first M55 rockets containing VX nerve agent were destroyed July 9 at the Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (BGCAPP), near Richmond, Kentucky.…
KY Cancer Patient Study Calling all cancer patients. Now, a study is looking at the experiences of those who have recently been diagnosed with the disease.Kentuckians who are 18 years old or older who have been diagnosed with cancer in the past year are wanted for the Life After Diagnosis and Descriptors of Experience…
Perry County Farmer’s Market Perry County Farmer’s Market and ARH hospital have come together to host a pop-up farmer’s market in the ARH hospital’s parking lot aiming to make it more convenient for health care professionals to buy fresh, local produce and baked goods.“[Hospital workers] have a hard time getting to farmers markets because…
Pike County Girl Safe Cheyann Hatfield, the Pike County 17-year-old missing since Late June, was found safe.Hatfield’s father Rocky confirmed to news outlets that she was found late Monday night.Hatfield went missing from the Phelps area on Sunday, June 27th after going riding with her brother.Police have not released anymore details. Source:…