During a community partner meeting on Tuesday, the Bowling Green chapter of the International Center of Kentucky put up a vote of "40 individuals, not familes”, stressed Albert Mbanfu, Executive Director of the International Center of Kentucky, whether or not to allow up to 40 Syrian refugees into Bowling Green for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. He said about 55-60 percent of total refugee arrivals are children. … [Read more...]
Bowling Green Considers Accepting Syrian Refugees
Some To Lose Food Stamps
The state says about 9,000 people living in eight Kentucky counties will lose their food stamps in about a week for not complying with federal work and training requirements. … [Read more...]
JCTC Announces Layoffs
Jefferson Community and Technical College has announced it is laying off 61 employees, about 14 percent of its staff. … [Read more...]
School Districts To Decide On Using Of Narcan
A heroin antidote could be coming to private and public high schools in Kentucky this fall. … [Read more...]
Some Louisville Area Kmart Stores Closing
Kmart will close all but one of its Louisville area stores this summer. … [Read more...]
Kentucky Fugitive Arrested In Alabama
Authorities say a man sought in the shooting death of a Kentucky father of three has been captured in Alabama after he tried to hide from deputies under a pile of clothes. … [Read more...]
Student Stabbed By Another Student
Officials say a central Kentucky high school student has been injured in a stabbing. … [Read more...]
Judge Puts Spending On Hold
Republican Governor Matt Bevin has agreed to not spend nearly $18 million in public money until after a judge decides whether he has the authority to spend it. … [Read more...]
Crews Respond To Three Alarm Fire
A three alarm fire send a huge plume of black smoke into the air from a Meade County salvage yard. … [Read more...]
Daycare License Suspended After Toddler’s Death
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services issued an immediate suspension of Lil’ Kings and Queens Child Care licenses to operate following the death of a child in the facility’s care. Lil’ Kings and Queens operates two child care facilities located on Terry Road in Louisville. … [Read more...]