Curbing Domestic Violence A Kentucky county attorney has received a federal grant to fund work with domestic violence victims in Louisville.The grant for approximately $176,000 from the federal Victims of Crime Act will go toward funding three victim advocates in Jefferson County Attorney Mike O’Connell’s office. O’Connell said in a statement that one of…
U.S. Senator Rand Paul Has Plans For Student Debt Payback U.S. Sen. Rand Paul wants to combat the rising debt load for college students by allowing them to dip into retirement accounts to help pay for school or pay back loans.The Kentucky Republican is introducing federal legislation to allow individuals to take up to…
Bringing Back A Piece Of History A pair of veterans is trying to bring a World War II submarine to Louisville.The Courier Journal reports, Mark Gatton got the idea when he learned that the USS Ling was going to be scrapped in New Jersey.The Air Force veteran, with his friend Army veteran Lewis Palmer…
Governor-Elect Appoints Officials Kentucky Gov.-elect Andy Beshear appointed his running mate, a leading Democratic lawmaker and the ex-mayor of Lexington to high-profile jobs in the administration he’s forming.Beshear said Monday that Lt. Gov.-elect Jacqueline Coleman will serve as secretary of the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. It reinforces her leading role in shaping education…
Flu Statistics In KY The latest flu numbers are in. It is too early to know how effective this year’s flu shot is, but nurses say it is not too early to get it.With Christmas just weeks away, medical professionals are expecting to see the number of flu cases rise as families and friends…
Time For Snow Flurries will linger in many areas this morning and slick spots will be possible on the roads, especially in the higher elevations.Forecasters say outside of the cold conditions this morning, skies will try to clear as the lingering snow moves out. Forecasters say we’ll stay cloudy for most of the day,…
Glimpse Of Christmas Past Fort Boonesborough State Park is offering a glimpse of Christmas past with an event this week.The “18th Century Christmas at the Fort” is set for Dec. 6 and 7. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for ages 6 to 12 and free for anyone under 6. Admission includes refreshments, entertainment,…
Christmas Tree Safety Prestonsburg Fire Department Chief Michael Brown says there are a few important tips to remember as you decorate for the happiest time of the year.”If you have a fireplace that you burn wood in, you want to make sure you burn seasoned dry wood,” said Brown.As you warm up by the…
Hunting And Fishing Licenses Available In nearby West Virginia, hunting and fishing licenses in West Virginia went on sale Sunday, two weeks earlier than usual.Normally, the licenses do not go on sale until mid December, but sales started early in 2019 for early renewals or to buy as gifts. Gov. Justice says anyone who…
Harlan Drug Summit The Harlan County Drug Summit will take place at the Harlan Center today, Monday, December 2.Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. The summit will begin at 9:00 a.m.The event lasts until about 4 p.m.There is no registration fee and lunch will be provided.Everyone who wants to be part of the solution to…