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London, KY, USA / SAM 103.9 FM WWEL | Todays Pop Hits Apr 5, 2021 9:45 AM The number of Kentuckians who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 continues to rise every day, which has led to more questions about what to do with the card that you’re given by the provider. Some businesses like Staples and Office Depot have offered to laminate those cards for free. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Aaron Grubbs in Lexington says that’s not necessarily a bad idea, but you don’t want to laminate ...

Newton, IL, USA / WIKK 103.5 FM The Eagle | Classic Rock Apr 5, 2021 7:26 AM (WASHINGTON) Back on January 27th, the President issued an Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad. In response to this Executive Order, USDA is seeking input from farmers and other interested stakeholders to collect feedback on a climate-smart agriculture strategy. To collect this information, USDA has published a Federal Register notice posing a series of questions to allow farmers the oppor...

Hopkinsville, KY, USA / WHOP 1230 AM | News Radio Apr 5, 2021 8:14 AM The Kentucky Sheriff’s Boys and Girls Ranch is slated to return this year after a summer off due to the pandemic and the Christian County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to donate much-needed items. The program provides services, supplies and staff for the Boys and Girls Ranch located in Gilbertsville to provide children an opportunity to experience a positive and uplifting summer camp in a supportive s...

Hopkinsville, KY, USA / WHOP 1230 AM | News Radio Apr 5, 2021 8:26 AM Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles is honoring a Muhlenberg County teen for his successes in agriculture and in athletics. Six students were named the 2021 Kentucky High School Athletic Association-Kentucky Department of Agriculture Ag Athletes of the Year recently, with Austin Randolph of Muhlenberg County High School one of two receiving a $2,000 scholarship. The only other Western Kentucky teen honored was Fult...

Hopkinsville, KY, USA / WHOP 1230 AM | News Radio Apr 5, 2021 8:59 AM A Hopkinsville man was recently arrested by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office following an accident and shots fired call. Deputies were notified of an accident in the Greenville Road area Thursday night and made contact with 52-year old Robert Wagner. Witnesses said Wagner had fired a gun into the air near a residential area of Cave Street prior to the crash. A news release says Wagner had an odor of alcohol coming from...

Kentucky has opened up vaccinations to anyone 16 and older, but Moderna and Johnson and Johnson haven’t been approved for anyone under the age of 18. Pfizer vaccines, which are approved for 16 and 17-year olds, are available by appointment through the Hopkinsville Walgreens. ); } return false; }); $(#comments .commentlist .comment-content a).attr(target,_blank); }); Latest

Crawfordsville, IN, USA / WCDQ Country 106.3 FM | Country Music Apr 5, 2021 8:41 AM CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. ― Governor Eric Holcomb announced recently that the state mask mandate and other restrictions will end on Tuesday, April 6, leaving the option open for local officials to implement greater restrictions if they are determined to be warranted. Gov. Holcomb has still asked that Indiana residents continue to exercise caution and follow CDC guidance to limit the spread of Covid-19. Montgomery C...

ICYMI: Highlands won its first Boys Sweet 16 title Saturday night, defeating Elizabethtown 79-60. The KHSAA Girls Sweet 16 begins Wednesday at Lexington’s Rupp Arena. Second Region winner Henderson County meets 3rd region winner Apollo Thursday at 4 pm Central time. 4th Region winner Bowling Green plays Bishop Brossart Wednesday at 1 pm and 1st region winner Marshall County plays Pikeville at 10 am Thurrsday. ); } return false; }); $(#comments .commentlist .comment-content a).attr...

London, KY, USA / SAM 103.9 FM WWEL | Todays Pop Hits Apr 5, 2021 10:42 AM Laurel County Sheriff John Root says Deputy Brent France and CSO Brian France were called out to a possible overdose at a business off US 25 about 8 miles south of London. As they pulled into the parking lot deputies saw a man running from the scene. Officers chased him down and during questioning he gave them false identifying information. Police found he was actually 39-year-old Charles J. Gray, JR of Highway 1232. Dur...

The Hopkins County Health Department has announced two more deaths associated with COVID-19. The pandemic death toll in Hopkins County is now 133 and the health department also announced 41 new coronavirus cases in the last week. At least 3,889 of 4,121 total cases have already recovered. ); } return false; }); $(#comments .commentlist .comment-content a).attr(target,_blank); }); Latest