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LIVING WELL – Over The Counter Hearing Aids

Millions of Americans suffering from hearing loss can now get hearing aids online or in stores. A new FDA rule allowing the devices to be sold without a prescription went into effect Monday. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Spring Hill Pharmacy, Mandy Gaither has more on what experts say you need to keep in mind if you’re…

Consumer Alert: Attorney general Cameron warns Kentuckians of student loan scams

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Attorney General Daniel Cameron has issued a consumer alert warning about possible student loan scams following beta testing of the federal student debt relief application. Kentuckians should report suspected scams to ag.ky.gov/scams. “In light of the beta testing rollout of the federal student loan debt relief application, Kentuckians should watch out for scammers posing as the Department…

Tomato farmers getting squeezed by drought

Source: CNN via CNN Newsource.(CNN) – For 25 years, Aaron Barcellos has grown tomatoes in California’s Central Valley. But between the crushing three-year drought and the rising cost of growing tomatoes, farmers like Barcellos are feeling the squeeze as their margins get sliced and diced. “We had a little over 500 acres. We fallowed over 2000 acres of ground that…

Urgent need for blood and platelets following fall break

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Blood Assurance is asking for help from donors after a major decline in donations during fall break. Last week, the nonprofit had a 90% decrease in donations compared to the week before. As of Monday, Blood Assurance only had a day’s supply of O-positive, O-negative and B-negative blood units for distribution to more than 70 regional…

Beshear announces some Kentucky residents can apply for marijuana possession pardons

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear says Kentucky residents who only have a misdemeanor charge for a simple marijuana possession conviction on their record may apply for a pardon. The governor spoke on the topic during his Team Kentucky update Thursday, saying his administration is considering the next steps in the process as they analyze information. President Joe Biden requested…

Bowling Green couple wins $234,176 on instant play game

Source: Kentucky Lottery.BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Since being diagnosed with cancer, life as Frank Long knew it had changed. Instead of going to work every day, he was going to doctor’s appointments and receiving chemotherapy and radiation treatments. To fill the time, he began playing Kentucky Lottery games online. That decision paid off in a big way as he won…

FBI conducting activity in Bardstown in connection with Crystal Rogers case

BARDSTOWN, Ky. – FBI Louisville says it is conducting judicially authorized activity at Paschal Ballard Lane in Bardstown related to the federal investigation into the disappearance of Crystal Rogers. Rogers went missing in Nelson County in July 2015. The Associated Press stated her car was found abandoned with a flat tire along the Bluegrass Parkway, along with her keys, phone…

Bourbon and Brewfest throws largest festival to date

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – If you were at Bowling Green Ballpark this past weekend, Bowling Green’s annual Bourbon and Brewfest was hard to miss! At this year’s event, you could shop and sample local products, such as craft beer and bourbon. Hot Rods assistant general manager Kyle Wolz said, “The festival itself is just a good time, good time to…