FBI warns Kentuckians about rise in fraud calls; scammers impersonating government officials or law enforcement

Thursday, March 19 by Zac Oakes

The FBI Louisville Field Office has seen an increase in reported fraud schemes targeting Kentuckians through unsolicited phone calls in which scammers impersonate law enforcement or government officials to extort money or steal personally identifiable information. […]

Putting Young Kentuckians to Work also benefits employers

Monday, November 10 by Zac Oakes

Last week on local news, we reported on a new program aimed at helping young people in the Lake Cumberland area and across Kentucky find careers. The Putting Young Kentuckians to Work program not only […]

Petrie talks about what Kentuckians can expect from upcoming state budget session

Thursday, October 19 by Zac Oakes

When the Kentucky General Assembly convenes in January, they will be tasked with crafting the state budget for the next two years. To learn more about what Kentuckians can expect, Keith West files this report […]

Kentuckians owning fewer than 5 acres now need licenses to fish and hunt on own property

Wednesday, April 19 by Zac Oakes

Kentuckians owning less than five acres now will need license to hunt and fish on their own property due to a new law passed by the Kentucky Legislature. The bill was initially vetoed by Gov. […]

More than 16K Kentuckians have died of COVID-19

Friday, June 10 by Derek Aaron

A state COVID update by Governor Andy Beshear on Thursday focused on the milestone reached this week of more than 16,000 Kentuckians lost to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic. Beshear noted that cases […]

Working Kentuckians may get rebate on 2020 taxes

Friday, February 25 by Derek Aaron

Proposed legislation in Frankfort would give some Kentuckians a rebate on taxes paid back in 2020. Keith West files this report for WJRS NEWS… There is also proposed legislation in the state’s capital to make […]

Kentuckians ages 50+ can sign up for vaccine beginning Monday

Friday, March 19 by Zac Oakes

Frankfort, KY – On Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced all Kentuckian 50 and older can sign up for COVID-19 vaccination appointments on or after March 22. He said all Kentuckians ages 16 and older will […]

OPINION: Bipartisan Election Agreement Puts Kentuckians’ Health First

Friday, August 28 by Zac Oakes

The following op-ed is authored by Governor Andy Beshear (D) and Secretary of State Michael Adams (R). In the midst of a global health pandemic caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19), as a Democratic Governor and a […]

Kentuckians Now Required to Wear Masks | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, July 10 by Sean Hammond

“It is an effort to protect Kentuckians from the rising spread of the coronavirus across the state.” That is how Governor Andy Beshear describes his latest Executive Order that all Kentuckians must wear face coverings in many public situations if the state is going... Read More.

More Kentuckians Will have Access from Food Banks

Thursday, April 2 by Sean Hammond

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) is temporarily relaxing income requirements through April 30 to allow more Kentuckians to receive food from food banks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles said. […]

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FBI warns Kentuckians about rise in fraud calls; scammers impersonating government officials or law enforcement

Putting Young Kentuckians to Work also benefits employers

Petrie talks about what Kentuckians can expect from upcoming state budget session

Kentuckians owning fewer than 5 acres now need licenses to fish and hunt on own property

More than 16K Kentuckians have died of COVID-19

Working Kentuckians may get rebate on 2020 taxes

Kentuckians ages 50+ can sign up for vaccine beginning Monday

OPINION: Bipartisan Election Agreement Puts Kentuckians’ Health First

Kentuckians Now Required to Wear Masks | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

More Kentuckians Will have Access from Food Banks

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