Caylee Lacey

In the Commonwealth, the infant death rate fell six percent while the national average rose by three percent. This marks Kentucky as number 33 in the nation for infant mortality rates.

The deadline to register is November 18th at 5 p.m.

In Rowan County, two meat processors participate in the program, Sugarloaf Mountain Meats & Processing and Whitetail Deer Processing.

The Saint Joseph Mount Sterling Foundation received $171,000 in funding to establish two new anti-bullying programs in Montgomery County Schools.

A two-day volunteer orientation training is taking place for anyone interested in becoming a hospice volunteer.

October is the start of wildfire season in Kentucky and Rowan officials report the county is prepared for potential fires this fall.

The Fleming County Hospital is partnering with Fleming County Schools and first responders to simulate a school bus crash on Friday, October 20.

Deer mating season is in full swing, which raises concerns of chronic wasting disease entering Kentucky.

This round of funding brings the total amount awarded this year to $32 million.

The grant will support the RCO for one year. Officials said the goal is to reduce social barriers that cause a stigma for individuals with a substance or opioid use disorder so they can access treatment and counseling.