The discovery of mosquitos carrying West Nile virus in Jefferson County is a reminder to take preventative measures when spending time outside. The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness reported this week that mosquitos infected with West Nile virus were found in a surveillance trap in the Tyler Park neighborhood. While no human cases of the virus have been reported, health officials scheduled mosquito fogging for the neighborhoods in […]
With the first day of school less than a month away, Breckinridge County Schools Superintendent Dr. Nick Carter says the district is gearing up for the 2025-2026 school year. “I think this is going to be a great year, and it’s been a busy summer, but it’s been a good and positive and productive summer, so we’re really excited,” Carter said. “We’re moving right through the month of July and […]
The Radcliff Police Department is requesting public assistance in locating a missing teen. According to the RPD, 16-year-old Ariyonnah Jeffries “voluntarily left her foster home within the city of Radcliff” on May 8. Jeffries has reportedly been seen in Louisville and Lyndon in the Portland neighborhood and on South 31st Street. The RPD says it has been reported that Jeffries has family members in Louisville and southern Indiana, and contact has been […]
As summer heat continues, make sure you are taking steps to stay cool. You should also know the signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke. “With heat exhaustion, you’re going to have heavy sweating and cool, pale, clammy skin,” said Radcliff Deputy Fire Marshal Tommy Crane. “Your pulse is gonna be fast, but weak. You could have some nausea, vomiting, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, even start to get a headache, and even […]
State officials are encouraging employers to take advantage of free resources to help make their workplaces safer. According to a release from the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet, the Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Program, also known as KYSAFE, offers free safety and health surveys which help employers pre-emptively identify potential workplace hazards. Surveys are performed by consultants with KYSAFE. The surveyors “identify hazards such as machine safeguarding, electrical safety, […]
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife has a special incentive available for fishers looking to get new anglers hooked on the hobby. The KFW is hosting their “Mentor to Win” contest to encourage experienced anglers to introduce more people to the fun of summer fishing in Kentucky. The contest is free to enter and open to anyone 16 and older who is licensed to fish in the state. The experienced angler will mentor a […]