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Local and state officials are reminding Kentuckians to be wary of several ongoing scam attempts. In their latest newsletter, the Kentucky Stop Scams team says with the United States semiquincentennial coming up this summer, the U.S. Mint is unveiling new designs for the dime, quarter, and half dollar, along with special collectible coins and medals. On the heels of this, scammers are attempting to take advantage and are putting phony […]

March is “Ag Tag Month” in Kentucky, as unlike standard passenger vehicles all farm vehicle license registrations in the commonwealth are renewed annually during March. In addition to ensuring farm equipment and vehicles are up to date on their registration, Ag Tag Month also represents a major fundraiser for Kentucky agriculture students. The Hardin County Clerk’s Office says when renewing farm tags, residents have the option to donate $10. Those donations are […]

Severe Weather Awareness Week continues in Kentucky through this Saturday, and with the wide range of conditions Kentucky can be subjected to it is best to make sure you are prepared for severe weather before it arrives. Radcliff Deputy Fire Marshal Tommy Crane says severe storms may leave you without power or other utilities for a few days, so have supplies on hand. “Think about having some canned food and a […]

The U.S. Department of War has confirmed four army reserve soldiers were killed following an attack on a command center at Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, Sunday. According to the DOW, the four soldiers, all of whom were assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command out of Des Moines, Iowa, were killed on March 1 during an unmanned aircraft system attack. The soldiers have been identified as: -35-year-old Captain Cody A. Khork of Winter […]

One person is dead after a fire in Hardin County Sunday. West Hardin Fire and Rescue says shortly after 9 a.m. on March 1 fire crews were dispatched to a reported structure fire at a residence on the 50 block of Summit Baptist Church Road. Units arrived on scene at approximately 9:27 a.m. and upon arrival “encountered a double-wide manufactured home with approximately 50 percent of the structure involved in fire, […]

American Red Cross Account Manager Lou Zimmerman says the need for blood products has only grown more urgent as the year has gone on. “We are currently in the middle of a severe blood shortage that has been going on for a couple weeks now,” Zimmerman said. “We’re trying to replenish the blood supply. All blood types are needed. What is needed the most is O positive, O negative, B […]

Drivers travelling along state roads should be on the lookout for crews treating vegetation. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews are getting ready to begin roadside treatments targeting invasive and harmful vegetation in order to prevent infrastructure damage and maintain roadway visibility. According to the KYTC, the annual treatment minimizes erosion and damage to drainage systems while also protecting travelers by reducing unnatural roadside habitats that attract wildlife closer to traffic. The KYTC […]