Springfield, KY

SPRINGFIELD, Ky. (September 2, 2026) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers and Detectives have arrested two Springfield Head Start employees following an investigation into allegations of child abuse involving two students.   In June 2026, KSP Post 15 received a request for assistance from the Kentucky Department of Community-Based Services [...] The post Kentucky State Police Arrest Two Head Start Employees For Child Abuse Offenses  appeared first on Campbellsville Radio – WCKQ

SPRINGFIELD, Ky. (WNKY) – Two employees of a Central Kentucky Head Start program have been arrested following an investigation into allegations of child abuse involving two students, Kentucky State Police said Wednesday. According to KSP, Diana Sanders, 68, of Lebanon, a substitute teacher’s aide, was indicted on two counts of first-degree criminal abuse involving a child age 12 or under....

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., (KBSI) — At least four linked cases of measles have been confirmed in Douglas County, prompting state health officials to urge Illinois residents to check their vaccination status. The Illinois Department of Public Health said it is working with local health departments and health care providers to identify possible exposure locations, notify people who may have been exposed...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., (KBSI) — Illinois health officials have confirmed the state’s first human case of West Nile virus this year and are urging residents to take precautions against mosquito bites. The Illinois Department of Public Health said the confirmed case involves a Piatt County resident. Three additional probable human cases have been identified in northern Illinois. West Nile virus has...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., (KBSI) — Two additional medical conditions are now eligible for treatment through Illinois’ Medical Cannabis Patient Program. The Illinois Department of Public Health announced that polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome with chronic pain and sickle cell disease have been added to the state’s list of debilitating medical conditions that qualify for the program. IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra approved...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., (KBSI) — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for its 2026 free upland game hunting permit lottery and controlled pheasant hunting program. The programs provide opportunities to hunt at select state sites across Illinois this fall. The free upland game hunting permit program offers lottery-assigned hunting opportunities at no cost for wild upland game, including...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., (KBSI) — Illinois State Police are reminding parents to be cautious about the information they share on social media as students head back to school. Police said popular back-to-school photos and signs can unintentionally reveal personal information about children. Parents are encouraged to avoid publicly sharing details such as a child’s full name, age, school, teacher’s name, favorite...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., (KBSI) — Illinois reached a record high for payroll jobs in July as the state’s unemployment rate declined, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security. The state’s unemployment rate fell to 4.9% in July, down from a revised 5.1% in June. The rate remained higher than a year ago, when it was 4.3%. Illinois added 11,700 nonfarm...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., (KBSI) — The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is making more than $700,000 available to help local governments improve energy efficiency in public buildings. Illinois EPA Director James Jennings announced Tuesday that $766,600 is available through the Public Buildings Energy Efficiency Program. Municipalities, counties and other units of local government are eligible to apply. The funding can be used...

LANCASTER, Ky. – A man wanted in a 2013 murder investigation in Christian County was arrested last week. According to KSP, detectives received information on the whereabouts of 55-year-old Jason Patterson on August 12. Patterson was wanted in Christian County in connection with a 2013 murder investigation. KSP says Fay Springfield was allegedly murdered on July 20, 2013. On August...