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“Don’t drink and drive.” “Friends don’t let friends drive drunk.” “Drinking and driving can kill a friendship.” We’ve all heard these clever catchphrases, designed to raise awareness that drinking alcohol and driving a vehicle simply do not go together. When we think of a driver under the influence, we imagine someone who has consumed too much liquor. Recent studies have shown that a more accurate repres...

The Bluegrass State boasts a rich variety of breathtaking landscapes. From rolling hills to lush plains, scenic river bottoms to the rugged Cumberland Plateau, Kentucky ATV riding enthusiasts can find a trail on nearly any kind of terrain. Old access roads and trails from the coal industry have also left an extensive network of riding opportunities. There’s no doubt that ATVs are a great way to have fun outdoors and, fo...

The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that more than 1.6 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed this year. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men (26 percent), followed by lung (14 percent), and colon and rectum (8 percent) cancers. Among women, breast (29 percent), lung (13 percent), and colon and rectum (8 percent) cancers are the most common cancers. While there have been notable improvements ...

More isn’t always better, and that is certainly the case when it comes to auto recalls. Last year, carmakers set an all-time high for recalls, edging out the 2014 record of just under 51 million vehicles through 803 recalls. Whether due to shoddy workmanship, defective design, regulators' cracking down on safety defects, automakers' becoming more proactive about reporting problems or some other explanation, 2015 saw almost ...

Did you know that last month, the Pikeville Police Department was awarded a $5,000 grant by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Office of Highway Safety to crack down on distracted driving in the area? Special patrols were added across the state aimed at catching distracted drivers, especially those on their phones – talking, texting, emailing, using social media, etc. Distracted driving is so prevalent that some hav...