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Boyle County, BCTC partner to combat paramedic shortage

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www.youtube.com – FOX 56 News – 2024-11-08 18:15:03

SUMMARY: Boil County Emergency Management is collaborating with the BCTC Danville campus to address the nationwide shortage of paramedics. This partnership aims to engage local students, benefiting both Boil County and Central Kentucky. The EMS donated a retired ambulance for hands-on training, allowing students to practice life-saving skills in a realistic environment. The ambulance is equipped with essential tools for emergency scenarios, enhancing the paramedic and EMS programs in the area. Participants are optimistic about the future growth of this partnership, which plays a crucial role in preparing the next generation of emergency medical service professionals.

Boyle County EMS and BCTC have partnered to combat the paramedic shortage.

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Mainly dry and unseasonably mild for Christmas Day

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December 24, 2024

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www.wtvq.com – T.G. Shuck – 2024-12-24 15:41:00

SUMMARY: Central and Eastern Kentucky experienced damp conditions on Christmas Eve with scattered showers and temperatures in the mid-40s. Christmas Day will remain mostly dry, with cloudy skies and temperatures reaching the low 50s. Thursday will be pleasant, with dry weather and temperatures in the mid-50s. However, rain chances increase on Friday as a wave of low pressure approaches, leading to widespread rain over the weekend, with highs in the upper 50s to around 60°F. After a brief dry spell Monday, another storm system may bring more showers for New Year’s Eve.

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Franklin’s Nights of Lights brings holiday joy

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www.wnky.com – Micah Henson – 2024-12-23 21:15:00

SUMMARY: Franklin’s Nights of Lights holiday drive-through at Jim Roberts Community Park is a free event organized by Franklin-Simpson Parks and Recreation, running nightly from 6 to 9 PM until Christmas. Now in its third year, it features expanded lights, displays, and interactive activities. Donations of cash and nonperishable food are collected for local pantries. Director Lisa Deavers highlights the community-sponsored effort to spread holiday joy. A new addition this year is the Memory Trees, honoring loved ones and pets. Upcoming events include a First Day Hike and the Puzzle Palooza competition. For details, visit their Facebook page.

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Milder and unsettled weather pattern kicks in for the holiday week

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December 23, 2024

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www.wtvq.com – T.G. Shuck – 2024-12-23 15:06:00

SUMMARY: Temperatures in Central and Eastern Kentucky will be above average this holiday week following a chilly weekend. A southwest flow and sunshine have pushed temperatures into the upper 40s and low 50s. A weak front will bring scattered showers on Christmas Eve, but conditions will remain generally mild for last-minute holiday activities. Christmas Day may see occasional showers, but temperatures will remain unseasonably warm, reaching the upper 40s and low 50s. A continued mild weather pattern is expected, with highs climbing into the upper 50s and low 60s over the weekend, accompanied by increased rain chances.

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