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Take Care of Pets During the Cold

(LFUCG)–Lexington-Fayette Animal Care & Control also reminds citizens to take care of their pets during extreme cold temperatures. The LFACC responded to 28 calls for care and treatment over the weekend. Out of the 28 calls, one canine was seized due to the weather conditions.  “We understand that some owners might feel their family pet…MORE

Weather Plan Extended

(LFUCG)– The Office of Homelessness Prevention & Intervention Weather Plan activation has been extended due to the forecast of continuing extreme cold temperatures. This plan will remain in effect through Jan. 9.The plan is activated anytime the temperature is expected to fall below 32 degrees so people experiencing homelessness in Lexington have access to warm, secure shelter.…MORE

Good For You!

WVLK congratulates: Devin L. Thomas of the Richmond Police Department, who has graduated from the Kentucky Criminal Justice Executive Development program. The University of Kentucky Speech and Cebate team, winners of the Transylvania University WYRD Invitational. University of Kentucky graduate student Angela Gutierrez, recipient of the Karen Wetterhahn Memorial Award, which honors students who exemplify the…MORE

Reducing Stress to Protect Children during the Holidays

(Cabinet for Family and Health Services)–Stress can increase during the holidays, even in the most loving of families. And that can put some children at risk for abuse or neglect. With children home from school, holiday travel and seasonal shopping and associated expenses, parents can get frazzled more easily than usual. What is typically a…MORE

Changes in State Job Training Programs

(Cabinet for Health and Family Services)–Participation in Kentucky’s Employment & Training (E&T) Program recently changed for certain adults receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits in 20 counties, allowing the state to expand access to E&T services to more SNAP recipients statewide. Effective October 1, 2017, able-bodied adults in these 20 counties who are…MORE

Good for You!

Congratulations to: Dr. Ron Pavkovich of Lexington, appointed to the State Board of Physical Therapy. Former University of Kentucky swimmer Danielle Galyer, who will be honored as one of 10 exceptional former student-athletes selected as a 2018 Today’s Top 10 Award winner. Martina Vasil of the University of Kentucky School of Music, named a recipient…MORE

Propane Users Should Plan

(Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet)–The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) and Kentucky’s propane industry want Kentuckians to be prepared to meet their home heating demands this winter.Inventories of U.S. heating oil and propane are lower this year than last year; however they are still within the average yearly total of the previous five years.…MORE

Good for You!

WVLK Congratulates: University of Kentucky linebacker Courtney Love, winner of the 2017 Wuerffel Trophy, which honors college football’s top community servant. James K. Piper, Jr., of Lexington, appointed to the state Housing, Buildings and Construction Advisory Committee. Jessica Lin of Rosa Parks Elementary. She won 1st Place in the age 5-8 category in the Kentucky…MORE

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