Time To Fill The Fire Truck Drive Pikeville Fire Department officials say they want to give back to the community.This Christmas, they are having a “Fill the Fire Truck” toy drive.You can bring an unwrapped gift, toys or clothing.Battalion Chief Mitch Case says although other law enforcement organizations also do their own toy drives,…
Where To See Bald Eagles In KY The Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet has announced the dates for next year’s Eagle Watch Weekends at state parks.A statement from the agency says tours will be offered Jan. 11-13 at Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park. They will also be offered Jan. 25-27 at Lake…
KY’s Charitable Giving Rating Kentucky’s performance in charitable giving compared to other states could be much better.The Bluegrass state ranks 42nd out of 50 on WalletHub’s list of Most Charitable States in 2018.WalletHub compared the states using 18 key metrics, including volunteer hours per capita, volunteer participation rate, and shared income donated. …
Discussion About Education Exit Exams In KY An education secretary from President Barack Obama’s administration says high school exit exams will not benefit Kentucky students unless the state provides more resources for public schools.The Courier Journal quotes John B. King in a report as saying the concern is not the exams themselves but that…
Medicaid Rules Changing In KY Kentucky’s chief health official is downplaying concerns that thousands of people will lose Medicaid coverage now that the federal government has re-approved new eligibility rules. Last week, the Trump administration gave Kentucky permission to require some of Kentucky’s Medicaid population to have a job, go to school or volunteer…
Hazardous Driving In Hazard Snow and ice have been causing issues on the roads since Tuesday. A wreck occurred on William D. Gorman Bridge in downtown Hazard Tuesday afternoon. No one was injured. Officials advise people to stay off the roads through tonight and into this morning unless it is an emergency. “I would…
School Receives GEAR UP Grant Williamsburg Independent School received the GEAR UP grant for their school, which will help add 5 staff members.Staff say the GEAR UP grant is aimed at helping students academically and helping them prepare for college.The grant Williamsburg Independent School received will allow for 3 new academic interventionists and 2…
Appalachia Heat Squad Has Tips To Save On Heating Bills Officials from the Appalachia Heat Squad from the Housing Development Alliance say many of the homes here in Eastern Kentucky lose close to 40% of their heated air. One of the most common places warm air is lost is through cracks in windows, doors,…
Pikeville Medical Center Begins Children’s Hospital Project Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) officials are announcing a new children’s hospital project. Current administration space is designated for the $7 million investment. The new area will have a separate entrance off the second floor of the hospital with easy access to the parking garage. Officials hope this…
Time To Cram The Cruiser The annual Kentucky State Police Post 09 “Cram the Cruiser” is going on now. From now until December 10th troopers ask the community donate non-perishable food items. All the items donated will be taken to local food banks in the post 09 area. That is Pike, Floyd, Martin, Johnson,…