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Magnetic ball toy recalled for choking hazard

Source: CPSC.GOV via CNN Newsource.(CNN) – If you plan on Christmas shopping this weekend, federal safety regulators want to warn parents about a new toy recall. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled more than 700 units of colorful metal magnetic balls from XpressGoods. Consumers should immediately remove them from their child’s reach and contact the company for a refund….

Greenwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center accepting donations for Christmas

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A few simple donations could make someone’s Christmas this holiday season at Greenwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. A little holiday magic can go a long way, and you can help add some cheer to the lives of nursing and rehab center residents, whether it be a gift bag or necessity. The center is accepting donations of…

Kentucky bourbon tax to impact businesses

Source: WKYT via CBS Newspath. FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) – The Kentucky Distillers Association says that starting Jan. 1, the European Union is set to hit their industry with a 50% tariff on all whiskey exports. Jack Mazurak with the Kentucky Distillers Association says this Christmas, their distilleries are hoping for a miracle. “To see really needlessly high tariffs re-imposed at…

Edmonton Christmas Parade postponed

Source: City of Edmonton via Facebook.EDMONTON, Ky. – A change of schedule will impact those planning to attend the Edmonton Christmas Parade tomorrow. City officials say the parade is being rescheduled because of the expected rain and possible thunder storms Saturday. The parade is now being planned for Saturday, Dec. 16 at 5 p.m. Officials say the parade lineup and…

Chronic wasting disease confirmed for first time in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources announced Thursday that Kentucky has a confirmed detection of Chronic Wasting Disease, a fatal neurologic disease affecting deer, elk and other species in the deer family. According to a release by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, Kentucky’s first documented case of the disease was found in…

Beshear participates in Menorah lighting at state capitol

File PhotoFRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear and several members of Kentucky’s Jewish community celebrated the first day of Hanukkah Thursday with the annual Menorah lighting ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda. As the first candle is lit, Beshear says that coming shoulder to shoulder to celebrate in today’s Menorah lighting is more important than ever. “I know this year feels…

Franklin man receives maximum sentence following drug investigation

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A Franklin, Kentucky man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to charges involving drug trafficking, according to officials. The South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force says as part of a long term investigation, agents conducted three undercover purchases of methamphetamine from Steve Roberson, 47, of Franklin. He was charged with three counts of trafficking in a controlled…