BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, and local fire departments are bringing awareness to the dangers firefighters face after the call. The risks of firefighting go beyond the immediate risks of running into burning buildings. The long-term effects can often be overlooked. The smoke and toxins that firefighters are exposed to and breathe in can heighten…
GLASGOW, Ky. – Barren County Schools unveiled a new art exhibit on Monday at the Trojan Art Gallery called “A Matter of Perspective.” A traveling art exhibit created by the statewide nonprofit organization “Arts for All Kentucky.” “A Matter of Perspective” is an annual statewide exhibit that encourages children with disabilities to create art and submit it to the nonprofit….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Covington Woods Park playground is officially open to local families. According to the City of Bowling Green, crews have replaced the playground’s mulch, trading it out for a rubberized surface. The city says this makes the playground accessible for people of all abilities. It may be cold, but don’t let that stop you from heading out…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Still fresh into the new year, many of you may still be doing well with maintaining your New Year’s resolutions. Norton Healthcare says one of the most beneficial New Year’s resolutions is participating is Dry January, which is the month-long challenge encouraging people to give up alcohol. Not only does Dry January help save you money after…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A new catholic high school is coming to South Central Kentucky this August and Tuesday it announced its new Headmaster. Dr. Tom Stewart, of Bowling Green, was selected to serve as the first structural leader of the Chesterton Academy of Bowling Green at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Stewart has been an educator for over 30 years…
Source: WRECC. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Farmers Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation Board of Directors said goodbye to one of its members, as Ronnie Smith has retired after 17 years of service. Smith held many positions at RECC in his time there, as he served two terms as the Farmers RECC representative on the Kentucky Electric Cooperatives Board of Directors,…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Norton Children’s Hospital is emphasizing the dangers of button batteries that may come in toys children receive for Christmas. Within the past month, Norton Children’s emergency department has seen two button battery cases, but neither case was fatal. Symptoms of button battery ingestion can include drooling, abdominal pain and refusal to eat or drink. Norton children’s experts…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – While the holidays are a time meant to be filled with joy, it is important to be mindful of the stress you put on your heart. Norton Healthcare claims more people die from heart attacks during the last week of December than any other time of the year. They added more cardiac deaths occur on Christmas Day…
LOUISVILLE Ky. – Norton Children’s Hospital spent part of its week spreading some holiday cheer. The NICU nurses volunteered their time to provide a Christmas photoshoot for the babies and their families. The staff put up Christmas decorations and dressed the babies up in Christmas themed outfits for a festive setting. Anngela Barton, one of the nurses who taking pictures,…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky Fish and Wildlife is looking for evergreen Christmas tree donations after Christmas is over. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife stated that fish flourish in environments with diverse cover, including trees and logs. The donated trees will help restore woody structures that decay over time, providing protective cover and shade for a variety of fish species. The trees…
