Republican Sen. Rand Paul has five rib fractures, including three displaced fractures and lung contusions, after an assault in his home in Bowling Green, Kentucky, a senior adviser told CNN. Source: Rand Paul’s injuries from assault more severe than initially reported – CNNPolitics… MORE
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WVLK congratulates: The following newly certified CPAs: Benjamin Fister of Fister William and Oberlander, Lexington Mei Guo of Lexmark International, Lexington Laura E. Marcum, Jones and Associates, Lexington Derrick Rogers, Breeding Henderson and Hord,Lexington Rein Rowley, INTAX, Lexington Patrick Runge, Baldwin CPAs, Richmond Michael William Jacobs and Christopher Robert Tyler, both from Lexington. Both have…… MORE
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WVLK Congratulates: The following winners of the Green Awards from the Lexington-Fayette Environmental Commission: Vice-Mayor Steve Kay America in Bloom for the Trees and Babies Project Bluegrass Baking for the Team Baguette Project LFUCG for the Clays Mill Road Project The Mary E. Wharton Nature Sanctuary at Floracliff for the Trails End Project Transylvania University…… MORE
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WVLK Congratulates: These marching bands who placed in the Kentucky Music Educators State Marching Band Championships: Lafayette, winner in Class 5A. Madison Central, third in 5A. Bourbon County, First in Class 3A. The following graduates of the KSP Telecommunications Academy: Helen Shepherd and Kelsey Cole, KSP Post 7, Richmond. Cortland Eble of the Kentucky Geological…… MORE
Tips to Reduce Car Thefts
(Lexington Police Dept)–With colder weather and the holiday shopping season approaching, the Lexington Police Department is reminding everyone to take precautions to avoid being a victim of auto thefts or thefts from vehicles. Please remember many of these larceny crimes are committed by opportunistic criminals when people are careless or distracted. Below are some considerations…… MORE
Firefighters Need “North Pole.”
The Lexington Fraternal Order of Firefighters needs your help to make the holidays brighter for our city’s kids. The 2017 Lexington Fire Department Toy Drive starts next week, and firefighters are in need of a building to use as the “North Pole”, or collection center. “We need a large building to store and distribute the…… MORE
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WVLK congratulates: Larry Gene Grubbs of Berea, appointed to the Kentucky Board of Certification of Wastewater System Operators. University of Kentucky linguistics professors Rusty Barrett and Andrew Hippisley, recognized as Fellows of the Linguistic Society of America. Diane Shuffett Ashcraft of Fayette County Public Schools, named School Psychologist of the Year by the Kentucky Association…… MORE
Bevin Releasess Pension Plan
(WLEX)–Governor Matt Bevin unveiled what he called his “Keeping the Promise” plan to fix the state’s pension plan over the course of 30 years. Bevin announced a 10 step plan that would keep the retirement age the same, leave the pensions of current retired workers uncut. In the future, the plan would leave hazardous duty…… MORE
Confederate Statues Being Moved To Private Facility – LEX18.com | Continuous News and StormTracker Weather
Source: Confederate Statues Being Moved To Private Facility – LEX18.com | Continuous News and StormTracker Weather… MORE
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WVLK congratulates: Courtney Carver of Lexington, 2017 Kentucky State Police Civilian Employee of the Year. Rhonda Wood, CVE Region 3-Georgetown, given KSP’s Commercial Vehicle Support Award. Marty Broaddus, KSP Post 7-Richmond, given KSP’s Police Communications Support Award. Gennell Mitchell, Fayette County Public Schools Police Department, Sarah Wilhoite, Georgetown/Scott County E-911, graduates of the Public Safety Dispatch…… MORE
