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Kentucky State Police, Post 3 Bowling Green has been contacted by victims in the post area regarding a phone scam.   Citizens have received calls from someone stating they are a trooper with Kentucky State Police and there is civil litigation against them. The caller then demands an immediate payment over the phone to avoid being arrested.

Child obesity and underweight births up; child death rate way up

Beech Tree News provides courthouse statistics on a regular basis.  Courthouse information provided in this article is a matter of public record.  The following records are from the Butler County Circuit Clerk’s and Butler County Clerk’s offices and covers:

May 1 – May 31, 2023

Kentucky is one of the leading sleep-deprived states, ranking fourth in the percentage of adults reporting that they get less than seven hours of sleep per day, 40.5 percent. So says the 2020 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey, a continuing national poll by the Census Bureau. The U.S. rate was 34.8%.

Kentucky's population is getting older, and that is expected to put a strain on the state's health-care system, which already lacks enough primary-care providers, Sarah Ladd reports for the Kentucky Lantern. 

Legislation Protects Children from Irreversible Chemical Treatments like Puberty Blockers and Cross-Sex Hormones

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Dairy producers, industry reps join Commissioner in proclamation signing

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The Tsunami fire suppression solution is the world’s only liquid tank using pneumatic systems – a lighter, smaller, higher performing, and environmentally friendly alternative to hydraulics. 

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 7, 2023) – During World Elder Abuse Month, Attorney General Daniel Cameron highlights his office’s efforts to protect older Kentuckians. This month aims to raise awareness and combat elder abuse, which can take many forms—from financial exploitation to neglect and poor living conditions.