Chronic Wasting Disease confirmed in Kentucky for first time

Chronic Wasting Disease confirmed in Kentucky for first time

FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) — The first case of Chronic Wasting Disease has been confirmed in Kentucky, according to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, raising concerns for species in the deer family. According to a release from the department, Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a fatal neurological disease that affects deer, elk, … Read more

Scientists warn of ‘hybrid’ evolving to adapt to warmer temperatures

Scientists warn of ‘hybrid’ evolving to adapt to warmer temperatures

By Stacy Liberatore For Dailymail.com 22:03 13 Nov 2023, updated 22:04 13 Nov 2023 Scientists identified a hybrid fungus that has been in a marine environment  It originated in two species, allowing it to adapt to rising temperatures  READ MORE: Zombie fungus THREE steps away from infecting HUMANS Scientists have warned HBO’s ‘The Last of Us ‘ … Read more

16-year-old sentenced to 15 years in squeegee worker case

16-year-old sentenced to 15 years in squeegee worker case

A judge sentenced 16-year-old Tavon Scott to 15 years in prison for manslaughter stemming from the deadly shooting of Timothy Reynolds.Scott was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and related gun charges after a confrontation in July 2022 in which he shot Reynolds, who allegedly approached a group of squeegee workers, including Scott, with a bat. The … Read more

Rare virus spreads to Clinton County

Rare virus spreads to Clinton County

Rare equine virus found in Clinton County A new case of EEE was detected in Schuyler Falls, marking the second case of the virus so far this summer in northern New York Updated: 5:57 PM EDT Sep 7, 2023 The Clinton County Health Department has been notified that a horse in Schuyler Falls tested positive … Read more