KY Broadband Broadband is important to Governor Andy Beshear who just announced funding for broadband expansion in the Commonwealth.The funding, which totals to more than $89 million, is part of the Governor’s Better Kentucky Plan.The money is going towards bringing faster, more reliable internet to unserved communities across the state. Source: MG…
Wearing Sunscreen Experts are recommending with summer weather already here, it’s important for everyone to wear protective sunscreen, including children.Sun damage can have serious long-term consequences, and Cleveland Clinic dermatologist Melissa Piliang, MD said getting sunburn as a child can increase the risk for melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. She says the…
KY River Litter Clean-Up Dozens of volunteers showed up over the weekend at the Kentucky River to help with trash clean-up.The annual river sweep has been a tradition for the past 25 years. “Unlike many cities, we have a lot of creeks that flow through our city, but we don’t have a river that…
KY Statue Lawsuit The Kentucky Supreme Court has agreed to consider a lawsuit that seeks to re-erect a statue of a Louisville civic and military leader who fought for the Confederacy before later renouncing it. Source: MG News Return to News
Former Cumberland Mayor Dies Johnny Augusta, a former Cumberland mayor and City Council member, died on Saturday.Augusta was the husband of another former mayor, Sara Augusta.Funeral arrangements have not been released. Source: MG News Return to News
Pike County Library Programs range from crafts, reading, and entertainment events, but all focus on stopping the “summer slide,” when kids lose some of the information they have learned over summer vacation as the Pike County Library has recently kicked off its summer programs for kids 12 and under.Programs are offered three times a…
Rowan County Tourism Rowan County is looking more friendly for hikers and bikers thanks to a new bike and pedestrian plan.On Thursday, Senior Advisor to Gov. Andy Beshear Rocky Adkins presented a $240,000 check from the governor’s office to Rowan County Tourism to help get things moving.The plan includes upgrades to city sidewalks in…
Rowan County Financial Boost The MMRC Regional Industrial Park in Rowan County is getting a big boost from $452 thousand in funding.A bit more than $200 thousand is coming from the Kentucky Economic Development Cabinet and the Regional Industrial Development Authority is matching that amount.Governor Andy Beshear’s Senior Advisor Rocky Adkins was in Rowan…
Adult Protective Services Federal funding has been awarded to Kentucky to support protections for older adults and those with disabilities, officials said.Adult Protective Services in Kentucky will receive $2.1 million and the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman will receive $238,000 from the Administration for Community Living, Gov. Andy Beshear said Wednesday in…
Men’s Health Month June is Men’s Health Month. Healthcare workers say while there are specific diseases and illnesses men are more prone to get, they are less likely to go to the doctor for sickness or wellness checks.”They’re also less likely to see a doctor regularly, especially just for a well check, ya see,…