Gabrielle Bunton

1 week ago | wbko.com | Gabrielle Bunton

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WBKO) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is warning about fraudulent text messages impersonating state agencies. The messages also feature a suspicious link similar to Kentucky government website addresses. According to KYTC, the scam messages warn customers of unpaid traffic tickets and say that a “DMV violation” will be reported and “driving privileges” will be suspended if payment is not sent immediately. If you receive one of these texts, do not click the link.

1 week ago | wbko.com | Gabrielle Bunton

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WBKO) - Kentucky county and metropolitan governments are encouraged to apply for available grants to spay and neuter dogs and cats. The Kentucky Animal Control Advisory Board (KACAB) will award up to $1,266 to each government on a competitive basis. Grant candidates can learn more about the program and download the grant application at kyspayneuter.com. The application can be found under “Resources” at the top of the page.

1 week ago | wave3.com | Gabrielle Bunton

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WBKO) - Gov. Andy Beshear announced the first 14 awards from the State Aid Funding for Emergencies (SAFE) 4860 fund. In March, Beshear signed legislation to create the SAFE Fund, to assist communities impacted by February’s severe storms and floods, declared as FEMA Disaster 4860. READ MORE:The awards total more than $25 million. Two awards are for specific projects or required match funding, and 12 awards are to assist with financial strains caused by the natural disaster.

1 week ago | wbko.com | Gabrielle Bunton |Lily Pollack

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital celebrated the ribbon-cutting ceremony for TriStar Lovers Lane ER. Set to open on June 2, this is the region’s first and only freestanding emergency room. This state-of-the-art facility is equipped with advanced emergency services, including exam rooms, triage, trauma bay, advanced imaging, a laboratory, and a pharmacy.

1 week ago | wbko.com | Gabrielle Bunton

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WBKO) - Gov. Andy Beshear announced the first 14 awards from the State Aid Funding for Emergencies (SAFE) 4860 fund. In March, Beshear signed legislation to create the SAFE Fund, to assist communities impacted by February’s severe storms and floods, declared as FEMA Disaster 4860. READ MORE:The awards total more than $25 million. Two awards are for specific projects or required match funding, and 12 awards are to assist with financial strains caused by the natural disaster.