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  • 1 week ago | wkdzradio.com | Tammy Hancock

    Local health officials announced Friday morning that laboratory testing has ruled out measles in the suspected case in Hopkins County. The lab results follow an announcement Wednesday afternoon from Hopkins County Public Health Director Denise Beach, who stated at that time an epidemiological investigation was underway regarding a suspected measles case. On Friday, Beach explained that when a healthcare provider is concerned about a rash illness, initial precautions are always taken.

  • 1 week ago | wkdzradio.com | Tammy Hancock

    The Hopkins County Health Department announced late Tuesday afternoon that it is conducting an epidemiological investigation into a potential case of measles. Public Health Director Denise Beach says that while the case has not been confirmed yet, medical offices and the air have been thoroughly cleaned as a precaution. She says if the lab test confirms measles, everyone who may have been exposed will be notified as soon as the results are available.

  • 1 week ago | wkdzradio.com | Tammy Hancock

    Governor Andy Beshear has announced that President Donald Trump has approved his request for Individual Assistance for residents and households in six counties impacted by the storms on May 16-17. Individual assistance was approved for the counties of Caldwell, Laurel, Pulaski, Russell, Trigg, and Union. The Governor said additional designations and counties may be added at a later date if warranted by the results of further damage assessments. Gov.

  • 2 weeks ago | wkdzradio.com | Tammy Hancock

    A Christian County grand jury handed down multiple indictments Friday, including incidents involving shootings and police pursuits. A true bill was returned on Soloman Burgess, of Hopkinsville, on a single count of first-degree assault. Burgess is accused of shooting a man on February 9, which caused serious injuries. The incident was investigated by the Hopkinsville Police Department.

  • 2 weeks ago | wpkyonline.com | Tammy Hancock

    A Princeton woman was flown to an Evansville hospital after she was struck by a car at Walmart Friday morning. Assistant Princeton Police Chief Shane Allision says the accident occurred shortly before 10:00 a.m. when 78-year-old Julia Thomas was pushing a shopping cart in front of the store and she was struck by a car driven by 67-year-old Carol Hampton of Eddyville, as she was turning. According to police, Thomas was knocked to the ground and sustained unknown injuries.

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