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Gov. Andy Beshear named Aug. 31 Overdose Awareness Day
SUMMARY: Governor Andy Beshear has declared August 31st as Overdose Awareness Day in Kentucky, announced during the Team Kentucky update. This declaration honors a young man named John, who died from a fentanyl overdose in 2015. In July, Kentucky State Police seized over $9.6 million in drugs, facilitated by the summer heat operation, resulting in more than 200 drug-related arrests. The governor emphasized the state’s commitment to overdose awareness, stigma reduction, and enhancing treatment opportunities. He also encouraged Kentuckians to carry the overdose reversal medicine Narcan as part of ongoing efforts to support those struggling with addiction.
Gov. Andy Beshear named Aug. 31 Overdose Awareness Day during his Team Kentucky update on Thursday.
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One victim taken to hospital after fire, PRP firefighter also injured
SUMMARY: On September 16th, firefighters are responding to a significant house fire in Valley Station on Stephanie Drive, first reported around 3:04 AM. They arrived within three minutes and controlled the flames within half an hour. One civilian was rescued and transported to the University of Louisville Hospital, while a firefighter suffered first and second-degree burns but is expected to recover. Arson investigators are on-site to determine the cause of the fire, which had advanced significantly upon arrival, with flames visible from the home. Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.
One victim taken to hospital after fire, PRP firefighter also injured
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Highview church brings community together, encouraging bone marrow donations
SUMMARY: In honor of Childhood Cancer Month and a special little boy named Trey, Burnett Avenue Baptist Church in Highview is organizing an annual bone marrow donor registration event. Trey, a four-year-old who attends the church, is battling a rare form of brain cancer that has recently returned. His family initiated the drive to help others facing similar challenges. Individuals who have received transplants emphasize the profound impact of donation, sharing personal stories of how they were saved by donors. The event aims to encourage community members to consider becoming bone marrow donors and potentially save lives.
Highview church brings community together, encouraging bone marrow donations
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Search for Joseph Couch expands
SUMMARY: Today marks one week since a mass shooting on I75 in Laurel County injured five people. The search for suspect Joseph Couch is ongoing, with law enforcement expanding their search into the Daniel Boone National Forest as the manhunt enters day eight. Exit 49 along I75 has reopened, but State Police are continuing patrols and evidence collection. Authorities indicate Couch is likely still in the area, complicating efforts to locate him due to the vast and dense terrain. A reward of $35,000 is being offered for information leading to Couch’s arrest.
Law enforcement in Laurel County said the search for Joseph Couch is ongoing, with plans to search further into the Daniel Boone National Forest as the search enters its eighth day.
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