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Good for You!

Congratulations to: Dr. Stephen Duncan, assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery at the Unviersity of Kentucky.  He’ll take part in the John N. Insall Traveling Fellowship.  Duncan will travel to 11 centers in 10 cities in 2 countries to learn more about orthopaedic surgery and research. Ron L. Walker of Richmond, appointed to the Bluegrass Community…MORE

Probable Case of Meningitis at UK

On Monday, University of Kentucky officials were informed that a student has been hospitalized with a probable case of bacterial meningitis. Bacterial meningitis is a serious, and potentially fatal disease. In the interest of safety and to ensure everyone’s health and well-being – which is always our first and most important priority — the University…MORE

Guard Against Phishing

KY Dept of Revenue)–As part of the Kentucky Department of Revenue’s (DOR) on-going effort to deter tax fraud and identity theft schemes, the following information can help guard against a growing issue: phishing. Phishing emails appear to be from a trusted source but are actually sent by a malicious source to gain access to your…MORE

Stormwater Grants Awarded

(LFUCG)–Nineteen grant recipients were awarded $1.7 million through the Stormwater Quality Projects Incentive Grant Program this year. This program is designed to support projects in Lexington that improve and protect water quality. Revenue from the Water Quality Management Fee supports this grant program. Seven infrastructure grants will support projects to stabilize stream banks, reduce water…MORE

Protect Your Data

Kentucky’s Department of Financial Institutions has provided some tips to value and protect personal information by being #PrivacyAware. “Apps, websites and stores can track information about you, such as your purchase history, location and recent web searches,” said DFI Commissioner Charles Vice. “This information has great value to retailers and cybercriminals alike. Be careful about…MORE

School Threat in Cynthiana

(LEX 18)–Two reported threats against Harrison County High School and Cynthiana police say two juveniles have been taken into custody. Police say they received the first report of a possible threat around 10 p.m. Thursday, saying violence would happen during school hours Friday at the high school. Harrison County Schools posted on Facebook a couple hours ago saying: This morning, while our…MORE

Two Fires in Madison County

Two structure fires in Madison County last night.  LEX 18 reports that  a mobile home on Charlie Norris Way in Waco was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived about 8 last night.  No one was in the home at the time.  Firefightes say it’s not clear if someone was living there.  The cause is under investigation. …MORE

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