KY Unemployment Claims Unread

KY Unemployment Claims Unread More than 400,000 emails archived by the KY unemployment office were unread as of last Nov. 9, state Auditor Mike Harmon said in releasing the report. Those emails from claimants included problems needing to be…

Beware Of Space Heaters

Beware Of Space Heaters As cold temperatures move into the area, there is concern over how some may choose to warm their homes.Officials with the Jefferson County Fire Department said their biggest concerns are space heaters and carbon monoxide…

Stimulus Payment Scammers

Stimulus Payment Scammers You may soon get another stimulus payment, but the scammers are already one step ahead trying to find ways to take your money.For some folks, the next stimulus payment is a sense of relief. Scammers know…

Scholarship Money For Felons

Scholarship Money For Felons The Kentucky House Education Committee advanced a bipartisan bill Tuesday that would allow felons to use scholarship money to pursue higher education.Rep. Killian Timoney (R), who introduced House Bill 25, called the proposal a “compassion”…

KY COVID-19 Cases Dropping

KY COVID-19 Cases Dropping Kentucky reported its lowest daily number of new COVID-19 cases since the day after Christmas, continuing a downward trend still marred by high death counts, Gov. Andy Beshear said Monday.The governor reported 1,003 new coronavirus…

Corbin Hospital Workers Receive A Bonus

Corbin Hospital Workers Receive A Bonus This week, hospital employees who have been on those front lines will receive a little extra something. The Whitley Co. Physicians of the Kentucky Medical Association recently presented a $12,000 check to the…

KY Animal Torture Law

KY Animal Torture Law A Kentucky lawmaker has filed legislation to make animal torture a felony under Kentucky law, inspired by a Louisville dog’s survival story.House Bill 57, introduced by Rep. Chris Freeland, would amend the current animal torture…

Combatting Declining College Enrollment

Combatting Declining College Enrollment The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education is urging education leaders to take action to combat declining college enrollment in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.A statement from the council says the latest data shows undergraduate…

Court On-Line Payment Options

Court On-Line Payment Options The Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts has expanded its online payment options.The office says as of last week, people who owe court costs, fines, fees or restitution on eligible cases can make full or…

St. Jude Valentine’s Day

St. Jude Valentine’s Day Do you want to be someone’s Valentine?Valentine’s Day is approaching and St. Jude has made it possible for you to send a free e-card to their patients so they can feel all of the love.According…