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Living Well – Youth suicide

Cook Children’s Medical Center in Texas is launching a suicide prevention effort to combat the number of young people battling depression. Officials at the hospital say they have treated a record number of children and teens who have tried taking their own lives. Today’s Living Well has more on what kids can do if they find themselves in a dark…

Gov. Beshear provides update on COVID-19 vaccinations

FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Friday, Gov. Andy Beshear wished all Kentuckians a happy Derby weekend and announced 1,760,933 Kentuckians have received at least their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. “I hope all Kentuckians enjoy Oaks today and the Derby tomorrow – I know we’re so excited to get back to a more normal celebration of such a special tradition,”…

Gov. Beshear updates Kentuckians on COVID-19 vaccinations

FRANKFORT, Ky.  – On Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced 1,751,541 Kentuckians have received at least their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. The Governor added that as of today, approximately 750,000 Kentuckians need to get at least their first dose for the state to meet its 2.5 million-vaccine Team Kentucky Vaccination Challenge. “Every day, thousands more Kentuckians get their shot of…

Two arrested following welfare check in business parking lot

CAVE CITY, Ky. – Police in Cave City arrested two people Wednesday after an employee of Five Star on Doyle Avenue requested a welfare check on a vehicle in their parking lot for multiple hours. An officer with the Cave City Police checked on the vehicle and made contact with a woman, identified as Michelle Brewer and a man, identified…