At least 45 homes in Cross Lanes remain without power after high winds sent power lines and parts of poles all over the Bradley Drive subdivision forcing first responders to issue a shelter-in-place order until American Electric Power could cut power just after 7:00 pm.
A community still cleaning up after a wet microburst brought down a large number of trees and damaged homes is bracing for more powerful winds in the forecast.
“We’ve also requested additional crews through our mutual assistance. So additional crews are coming in from Indiana, North Carolina, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Louisiana,” said AEP Operations Manager Shawn Cable.
More than 300 proposed laws passed the Legislature this session. Only one has been vetoed by the Gov. Jim Justice, and it has a direct impact on funding for school athletics.
Abandoned vacant buildings continue to be torn down in Nitro. It has been part of an effort to make the city look nicer, eliminate safety hazards, and bring in business.
Governor Andy Beshear has signed Senate Bill 47, which legalizes the use of medical cannabis in Kentucky, and House Bill 551, which legalizes sports betting.
George Damous, a licensed psychologist, stopped by First Look at Four to talk about some reasons why kids might act out and what we can do to help them.
Dr. Jim Clark, of Thrush and Clark Allergists, said inconsistent pollen levels throughout March have many adults experiencing allergies for the first time. But there are ways to be in control of the sneezing and wheezing.
Thursday was the final day of Kentucky’s 30-day legislative session. Bills related to sports betting, medical marijuana and the bourbon barrel tax all passed through both chambers and are headed to the Governor’s desk.
According to one of the suits, state police “intentionally and surreptitiously recorded nude and/or partially nude females in the women’s locker room and/or bathroom facility at the WVSP training academy.”
When we think of the individuals working with our kids at school, teachers are the first that come to mind, but there are many others that work hard to take care of our students.