HANDS Offers Free Support for Parents and Babies

Wednesday, August 19 by WJRS Staff

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department is helping new and expectant parents navigate the challenges of raising a child through its HANDS program. HANDS—which stands for Health Access Nurturing Development Services—is a free, voluntary home-visiting […]

Casey’s Law Offers Lifeline for Families Facing Addiction

Monday, August 17 by WJRS Staff

A Kentucky law gives families and friends a legal path to help a loved one battling addiction—even when that person refuses treatment. Casey’s Law is named for Matthew Casey Wethington, who began experimenting with drugs […]

Russell County Extension Office Offers Resources for Farmers and Gardeners

Thursday, July 9 by WJRS Staff

As the growing season continues across Russell County, the focus now shifts from planting to maintaining healthy crops and gardens. Russell County Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent Jonathan Oakes says by this point in the […]

UK Extension Agent Jonathan Oakes Offers Heat Safety Tips for Farmers and Gardeners

Tuesday, July 7 by WJRS Staff

UK’s Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent for Russell County, Jonathan Oakes, says the recent stretch of extreme heat has created challenges for farmers and home gardeners across Russell County. Oakes says there are several steps […]

Bill offers additional KEES money accessible for home school students

Friday, February 10 by Derek Aaron

A Kentucky Senate Bill offers home school students scholarship money in a similar manner to traditional high school students. Charles Baglan files this update from Frankfort for WJRS NEWS…

State offers driving tips after time change

Monday, November 7 by Derek Aaron

With daylight saving time having ended this past weekend, drivers are being presented with challenges during their commutes that could impact pedestrian safety as well as the safety of others on the road. The Kentucky […]

KSP offers tips on winter weather kits for your vehicle

Wednesday, January 5 by Zac Oakes

Frankfort, KY – Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police (KSP) are preparing for Thursday’s winter weather as snow and ice are predicted to impact the commonwealth. KSP asks motorists to be aware of […]

CDC offers new guidance for fully-vaccinated individuals

Monday, March 8 by Zac Oakes

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has offered some new guidance for individuals who are fully vaccinated. Fully vaccinated means you are two weeks from your second dose of the Pfizer or […]

KDPH offers advice to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning

Wednesday, January 13 by Zac Oakes

Frankfort, KY – With recent winter temperatures below freezing, the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH), an agency within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), wants to remind residents to take action to […]

Fish and Wildlife Offers Virtual Hunting Lessons | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, October 5 by WJRS Staff

Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Frankfort, KY - The Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources temporarily suspended in-person hunter education courses to help protect Kentuckians and state employees from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). However, individuals can now receive their hunter education certification virtually.... Read More.

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HANDS Offers Free Support for Parents and Babies

Casey’s Law Offers Lifeline for Families Facing Addiction

Russell County Extension Office Offers Resources for Farmers and Gardeners

UK Extension Agent Jonathan Oakes Offers Heat Safety Tips for Farmers and Gardeners

Bill offers additional KEES money accessible for home school students

State offers driving tips after time change

KSP offers tips on winter weather kits for your vehicle

CDC offers new guidance for fully-vaccinated individuals

KDPH offers advice to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning

Fish and Wildlife Offers Virtual Hunting Lessons | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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