Bell County hosts planning event for Community Diversion Center
Organizations across Central Texas have come up with a way to keep the Bell County Jail less crowded.
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Organizations across Central Texas have come up with a way to keep the Bell County Jail less crowded.
Renee Shaw talks with authors Silas House, Gwenda Bond and Julian Thomas about their work that will be highlighted at the 40th annual Kentucky Book Festival held in Lexington in November. Then, Sara Woods, festival director for Kentucky Humanities, talks about the schedule that includes virtual and in-person events during the week, including a Saturday event featuring 140 authors.
Social workers are leaving their jobs at a rising rate in Kentucky, meaning the average caseload for those who stay is increasing as well
The Louisville Zoo is partnering with AZA SAFE (Saving Animals From Extinction) North American Monarch butterfly program in an effort to increase the Monarch butterfly population by creating more habitats.
In times of crisis, fear, or emergency, for many, the first thought is calling 911, but 911 centers like Metro Safe often field calls where police are not the best option.