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Skyctc Awarded Over $1 Million To Support First Generation College Students
Kentucky News

Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College establishes future frontline heroes fund

Courtesy SKYCTC
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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The year 2020 has been a challenging year for us all. Most affected have been our frontline heroes…the healthcare workers, teachers, truck drivers, hospitality and public safety personnel. Despite the hardships and health risks, they continue to do their jobs to keep our communities safe, fed, educated and healthy. However, many are experiencing burnout while others are…

Law
National News

Final sentencing set for man who claimed to be missing child

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(Credit: Pixabay)CINCINNATI (AP) — A federal judge has scheduled final sentencing Dec. 15 for an Ohio man who falsely claimed to be a long-missing child. U.S. District Judge Michael Barrett announced the virtual hearing in a notice Wednesday. Barrett early this year told 25-year-old Brian Michael Rini he must serve two years. But the judge also wants to see results…

Lost & Found: Rescued Sailor Describes Harrowing Ordeal
National News

Lost & Found: Rescued Sailor Describes Harrowing Ordeal

Stuart Bee is back on solid ground after spending nearly 30 hours clinging to the bow of his capsized boat before being rescued by a passing cargo ship. NBC's Dan Scheneman reports.
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(NBC News) — “It feels good,” Stuart Bee said Tuesday after stepping off a cargo ship docked in Wilmington, Delaware. Bee was back on dry land for the first time since his own boat capsized nearly 90 miles off the Florida coast last week. “I fell asleep and the water came gushing in pushing me out to the front. I…

Fallen Hero Wreaths
Kentucky News, National News

National Christmas Wreath Program Honors Fallen Kentucky State Police Troopers

Two Bereaved Women Connect Across State Lines for Unique Holiday Program
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 2, 2020) – It can be hard for families who have lost someone dear to them to find the holiday spirit, especially those that have lost a loved one in the line of duty. Two women over 600 miles apart connected through social media to turn their tragedies into an honorable holiday tradition. In doing so, they…

Biden Pushes For Coronavirus Relief
Coronavirus, Politics

Biden Pushes For Coronavirus Relief

Congress has reported progress on a new relief bill, with a bipartisan compromise that includes new business loans, but no stimulus checks for individuals. NBC'S Tracie Potts reports.
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(NBC News) — President-elect Joe Biden will speak to small businesses Wednesday, while pushing Congress to pass a coronavirus relief bill. “As we battle the COVID-19 disease we have to make sure that business and workers have the tools, resources and guidance and the health and safety standards to be able to operate safely,” Mr. Biden said Tuesday when introducing…

Covid 19's Increasing Strain On Mental Health
Coronavirus

COVID-19’s Increasing Strain On Mental Health

A recent report by Mental Health America found that 11 to 17-year-olds had been more likely than any other age group to experience symptoms of anxiety and depression during the pandemic, including thoughts of self harm. KFOR's Cassandra Sweetman reports.
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(KFOR/NBC News) — As surging coronavirus cases prompt extended virtual learning, mental health experts report adolescents and teens are experiencing higher than normal depression or feelings of self-harm. “I did not expect to see teenagers, especially older teenagers, suffer so much like how I’ve seen,” said Oklahoma City-based licensed professional counselor Katie Evans. Since the pandemic began, she and her…

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