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Health News – What to know about salmonella
From peanut butter to a viral video about avocados, salmonella has been in the headlines a lot recently. And summer barbecues can also heighten the risk of infections from the foodborne bacteria. Today’s Health News takes a look at the dangers and how to avoid them.
Petco Love presents BGWC Humane Society with $250,000 check
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green/Warren County Humane Society received $250,000 from Petco Love. The special celebration was held Thursday, May 26. This investment helps local organizations create a future where no pet is unnecessarily euthanized. The humane society says this partnership has helped them save thousands of lives. A release from the humane society stated Petco Love is…
Free ACT retake to be available to students in Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear announced a free ACT retake day for Kentucky public school students during the Team Kentucky update on Thursday. Beshear stated that incoming Kentucky high school seniors who have taken the ACT will be eligible to take the test for free a second time during a statewide ACT retake day in the fall of 2022….
Gov. Beshear announces over $39M in funding to fight addiction, grow mental health services
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear announced over $39.3 million in federal funding Thursday for opioid response efforts and mental health services in Kentucky. The opioid response program will receive a $35.9 million grant to tackle addiction and support recovery statewide, according to a release by Beshear’s office. The release further states the commonwealth will receive an additional $3.4 million…
Sunrise Spotlight – SOMA Dance presents ‘The Wizard of Oz’
Today on Sunrise Spotlight brought to you by German American Bank, we sit down with Trevor Edwards and Tori Beck to discuss SOMA Dance’s production of ‘The Wizard Of Oz.’ For more information, click here.
Health News – Talking to kids about tragic news
The images and stories from Tuesday’s mass shooting at a Texas elementary school are difficult to watch and hear, especially for kids. But how do parents talk to children about it? Today’s Health News offers some expert tips on how to best talk to them.
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Gov. Beshear orders flags to half-staff to honor Uvalde victims
File PhotoFRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff following Tuesday’s shooting. Flags should be lowered at half-staff until sunset on Saturday, May 28 in honor and remembrance of the victims of the acts of violence perpetrated in Uvalde, Texas. Beshear posted the following reaction to the shooting Tuesday…
