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LIVING WELL – Vaccine Fatigue

Flu season has hit hard and early in the US this season, and public health leaders say people are tired of being reminded to get their shots. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, Mandy Gaither has more on why this vaccine fatigue is leaving the nation especially vulnerable to respiratory viruses.

UPDATE: Subject located in theft case

Photo courtesy of Russellville Police DepartmentRUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – The Russellville Police Department has located the subject. RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – The Russellville Police Department is in search of a man after a recent theft. Authorities say they are looking for the man in the photograph above. No further details have been released at this time. If you have any information about…

Mother arrested, 6-year-old daughter from West Virginia found safe in Kentucky

Source: Winchester Police DepartmentWINCHESTER, Ky. – A woman is facing multiple charges after her 6-year-old daughter was allegedly abducted from West Virginia. On Wednesday, Dec. 14, an Amber Alert was issued for 6-year-old Mila. The Amber Alert is now canceled after the arrest of Shana Carf, the 6-year-old’s mother. According to the Amber Alert that was issued, Carf is currently…

Warren RECC responds to outage impacting over 800 in Rockfield

Source: Warren RECCROCKFIELD, Ky. – Power has now been restored, according to Warren RECC. ROCKFIELD, Ky. – Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation is sending crews to an outage in the Rockfield area. As of around 3 p.m., Warren RECC says the outage is affecting 862 memberships. We will update as further information is available.

Bowling Green Coats for Kids wraps up another successful year

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green’s Coats for Kids drive is making Christmas a little warmer this year. The coat drive, organized by the Bowling Green Junior Woman’s Club, donated a total of over 700 coats to 14 local schools and youth organizations. In a Facebook post, the club thanked all of those who provided coats, donations and time to…

Stephen ‘Twitch’ Boss, DJ for Ellen, dead at 40

Source: Getty Images via CNN Newsource(CNN) – Stephen “Twitch” Boss, a dancer and long-time DJ for The Ellen Degeneres Show, has died, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner. Allison Holker Boss issued a statement to People Magazine, calling Twitch “the best husband and father and an inspiration to his fans.” Boss was born in Montgomery, Alabama, earning his life-long…

Sunrise Spotlight – Court Appointed Special Advocate Training

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by German American Bank, we met with Steve Jones. He’s the Advocate Development Specialist for CASA South Central Kentucky. Steve taught us about an upcoming Flex Training for new advocates coming up in February. CASA of South Central Kentucky has a new training format for the upcoming trainee’s and have recently branched out…

LIVING WELL – Cold Weather Outdoor Exercise

The temperatures may be dipping, but that doesn’t mean you can’t continue staying active outside. Health experts say there are many benefits to year-round exercise if you do it the right way. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, Mandy Gaither has more on how to make the most of outdoor workouts even when it cold outside.

Holiday shipping deadlines for UPS, FedEx, USPS fast approaching

Source: CNN, YOUTUBE, USPS, Youtube/USPS via CNN Newsource(CNN) – If you want to get those gifts sent out on time, you may want to watch your calendar. For delivery by Dec. 25, the United States Postal Service says the recommended deadline for ground service packages and First Class Mail, like greeting cards, is Saturday, Dec. 17. Meanwhile, Priority Mail should…

Twitter auctioning off HQ items

Source: Heritage Global Partners via CNN Newsource(CNN) – Twitter is cleaning out its closet and metaphorically holding a yard sale. The social media giant is auctioning dozens of items from its headquarters office in San Francisco. Among the memorabilia up for grabs: a large statue of the Twitter bird and a giant sculpture planter in the shape of an “at”…