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Check for Recalls Before Traveling

(KYTC)–As holiday preparations occupy the thoughts of Kentuckians, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) urges travelers to check for unrepaired vehicle recalls. By visiting www.CheckToProtect.org, drivers can conduct a free search for open recalls on their specific car using their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). A search using the vehicle’s year, make and model yields a list of…MORE

Good for You!

Congratulations to: Judy Hetterman of UK Cooperative Extension, Elizabeth Combs of UK’s Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition and Jason Swanson of UK’s Department of Retailing and Tourism Management.  They’ve been named recipients of the Patricia Brantley Todd Award of Excellence in Human Environmental Sciences. Melanie Sublett Marrs, appointed to the Kentucky Board for Medical…MORE

Student Poster and Essay Contest

(KY Dept. of Agriculture)– Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles invites Kentucky students to show in words and pictures how food gets “From Farm Gate to Dinner Plate” in the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s (KDA’s) annual Poster and Essay Contest. “The food system is a complex network of farmers, processors, distributors, retailers, restaurants, and many others who…MORE

Holiday Shopping Tips from Lexington Police

(LFUCG)–The holiday shopping season is upon us. It is a time when our loved ones can become busy and vulnerable to theft and other holiday crimes. We can never be too careful, too prepared or too aware. Please share these safety tips with family, friends and neighbors: Lock your doors Do not leave packages or…MORE

Good For You!

WVLK congratulates: The University of Kentucky Speech and Debate Team, winner of the prestigious Chief Justice Invitational tournament at Marshall University.  Junior Matt Karijolic was named tournament champion. MiKayla Brooke Charles and Dawn R. Henry of Lexington Enhanced 911, recent graduates of the Public Safety Dispatch Academy at the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training.…MORE

Western Union Settlement Letters are Legit.

(BBB)–Better Business Bureau® serving Central & Eastern Kentucky has begun hearing from Kentucky residents who sent money to scammers via Western Union, who are now receiving letters stating they can recover their losses. BBB confirms that these letters are legitimate. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says consumers who lost money to scammers who told them to pay…MORE

Good For You!

WVLK congratulates: Aisha Ndayishimiye of the STEAM Academy in Lexington, recipient of a 2017 Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals.  She was given the award for her efforts with a “Backpack Payback” project benefiting youngsters in her native East Africa. Jonathan Keefe of Lexington, appointed to the Kentucky Applied Behavior…MORE

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