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The past year saw plenty of newsworthy events in southcentral Kentucky, with growth and change an underlying theme.

Operated by the State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, the training center offered services in law enforcement, the fire service, and emergency management this year. A total of 676 officers learned how to integrate drones and other unmanned aircraft into their work, and 176 first-responders completed the water rescue courses at the Swift Water/Flood Rescue facility.

ALBANY — New York residents are being reminded about consumer laws aiming to protect them if they need to make post-holiday returns on purchases.

Logan Saldate's school record mark of 24-feet, 1/2 inch in the long jump for Palma is the third longest jump in county history.

Gold Country Christmases began with the ‘49ers who paused just long enough in the placers to celebrate the holy day and holiday alone or with fellow miners.

This announcement goes a long way in regards to Governor Hochul's commitment to strengthening the state's volunteer fire departments.

Ferndale-style holiday spirit was overflowing during the recent 31st annual Lighted Tractor Parade. 20 entries paraded down Main Street, turning left on Arlington Avenue and then left again on Ocean Avenue for spectators lining the route. The grand marshal of the parade was Jimmy Walker who brought his family. Walker is well-known in the community, […]

KINGSTON, N.Y. – Applications are now available to volunteer fire departments seeking to receive funding from a $25 million pool developed by Senator Michelle Hinchey, her office said. Hinchey, D-Saugerties, said the funding is being made available from the Volunteer Fire Infrastructure & Response Equipment Grant Program, which she said she developed as part of […]

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $25 million in capital grants is available to help volunteer fire departments across the state upgrade their facilities and equipment. In total, $25 million was secured in the fiscal year 2023-24 state budget for this initiative, along with $10 million to offset the costs of training courses volunteer firefighters are required to complete.

Northview Village Nursing Home shut down on Friday and shuttle buses transported residents to about 14 St. Louis-area care centers.