KY Hiring Teachers Kentucky education officials say a growing teacher shortage has become critical and they are launching a recruitment campaign.Education Commissioner Wayne Lewis says recruitment efforts could include using programs like Teach for America, working with universities on…
Beshear Promotes Term Limits Democrat Andy Beshear has proposed term limits and a lifetime lobbying ban for Kentucky lawmakers as part of an ethics plan for state government.The gubernatorial candidate’s plan, released Tuesday, includes financial disclosure provisions and pay…
KY Doctor Sentenced A judge has sentenced a Kentucky doctor to 30 months in prison for illegally prescribing controlled substances.The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Kentucky says 64-year-old Michael Lee Cummings of Albany was sentenced last…
Capital One Data Breech Affects Thousands A hacker gained access to personal information from more than 100 million Capital One credit applications, the bank said Monday as federal authorities arrested a suspect in the case.Paige A. Thompson – who…
Looking For Child Advocate Volunteers Officials with a program for Judi’s Place for Kids called “CASA” are looking for volunteers.”CASA” stands for “Court Appointed Special Advocate.”This branch serves Pike, Floyd, and Magoffin Counties.Typically, a CASA volunteer will spend around…
Job Opportunities For Blackjewel Miners Thursday marks one month since Blackjewel miners have been without a paycheck after the company filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy.An Eastern Kentucky organization is trying to help Blackjewel miners find new job opportunities beyond…
KY Schools Prepare For “In God We Trust” Schools across Kentucky are working to fulfill a new state law requiring the national motto “In God We Trust” be displayed in a prominent place before classes begin.The Lexington Herald-Leader reports…
Traumatic Brain Injuries Increase In Kids Traumatic brain injuries among children and teens in the United States are most often associated with everyday consumer products and activities, such as home furnishings and fixtures or sports, according to a new…
KY Politicians Will Attend Summer Picnic Event Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has become one of the many politicians to RSVP to a picnic next Saturday.McConnell will join other politicians at the 139th St. Jerome Fancy Farm Picnic.Governor Matt…
Veteran’s Remains Discovered Decades Later Zelma Givens McDowell was only eight-years-old when her father Jacob Givens left for World War II and soon after he left she never heard from him again.”He went overseas and in October he was…