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Shoveling after Louisville snowstorm could be dangerous. Here’s how to stay safe

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January 6, 2025

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Shoveling after Louisville snowstorm could be dangerous. Here’s how to stay safe

Around the state, cities have accumulated up to 7 inches or more of snow since Sunday.

If you are headed out to shovel a path out of your home, whether that be today or tomorrow, the American Heart Association encourages people to protect their hearts while shoveling. Shovelers should seek immediate treatment if they experience any signs or symptoms of a heart attack, the AHA says.

Research shows that many people may face an increased risk of a heart attack or sudden cardiac arrest after shoveling heavy snow.

“Shoveling snow can be a very vigorous activity, and you’re basically doing it in a freezer,” says Dr. William Gill, a cardiologist who is president of the American Heart Association board of directors in Indianapolis. “Those conditions can very quickly lead to stress on the heart.”

Here’s how to stay safe while shoveling and how to identify the signs of a heart attack.

To help make snow removal safer, the American Heart Association suggests:

Give yourself a break. Take frequent rest breaks during shoveling so you don’t overstress your heart. Pay attention to how your body feels during those breaks.
Don’t eat a heavy meal prior or soon after shoveling. Eating a large meal can put an extra load on your heart.
Use a small shovel or consider a snow thrower. The act of lifting heavy snow can raise blood pressure acutely during the lift. It is safer to lift smaller amounts more times, than to lug a few huge shovelfuls of snow. When possible, simply push the snow.
Learn the heart attack warning signs and listen to your body, but remember this: Even if you’re not sure it’s a heart attack, have it checked out (tell a doctor about your symptoms). Minutes matter! Fast action can save lives — maybe your own. Don’t wait more than five minutes to call 9-1-1
Don’t drink alcoholic beverages before or immediately after shoveling. Alcohol may increase a person’s sensation of warmth and may cause them to underestimate the extra strain their body is under in the cold.
Consult a doctor. If you have a medical condition, don’t exercise on a regular basis or are middle aged or older, meet with your doctor prior to the first anticipated snowfall.
Be aware of the dangers of hypothermia. Heart failure causes most deaths in hypothermia. To prevent hypothermia, dress in layers of warm clothing, which traps air between layers forming a protective insulation. Wear a hat because much of your body’s heat can be lost through your head.

The American Heart Association urges people to learn the signs of a heart attack so they can recognize the signs and to call 9-1-1 immediately if they experience any of those signs.

Some heart attacks are sudden and intense like they are shown as in movies and tv shows. This is what the American Heart Association calls a “movie heart attack,” where no one doubts what’s happening.

In reality, most heart attacks start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Often people affected aren’t sure what’s wrong and wait too long before getting help.

Here are signs that can mean a heart attack is happening:

Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.
Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.
Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort.
Other signs may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.

As with men, women’s most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort. But women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, and back or jaw pain.

Calling 9-1-1 is almost always the fastest way to get lifesaving treatment. Emergency medical services (EMS) staff can begin treatment when they arrive — up to an hour sooner than if someone gets to the hospital by car. EMS staff is also trained to revive someone whose heart has stopped. Patients with chest pain who arrive by ambulance usually receive faster treatment at the hospital, too. It is best to call EMS for rapid transport to the emergency room. If you can’t access EMS, have someone drive you to the hospital right away.

“I can’t stress enough the urgency of getting proper treatment for a heart attack,” Dr. Gill says. “Don’t die of doubt. If you’re experiencing symptoms or something just doesn’t feel right, go get it checked out. Hospitals offer life-saving treatment.”

Katie Wiseman is a trending news reporter at IndyStar. Contact her at klwiseman@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter @itskatiewiseman or Bluesky @katiewiseman

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Boar’s Head, Locatelli brand items sold in Kentucky recalled over listeria risk

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November 26, 2025

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A third-party manufacturer, The Ambriola Company, has recalled some pecorino romano cheese products over listeria concerns.
The recall affects certain cheese items sold under the Boar’s Head and Locatelli brands.
Affected Boar’s Head products were sold at Kroger stores in Kentucky and Indiana, while Locatelli items were sold at retailers including Big Y, Sprouts, and Wegmans.
No illnesses have been reported, and consumers are advised to dispose of the recalled products.

A third-party manufacturer that distributes some products under brands including Boar’s Head and Locatelli has recalled cheese items sold in some states, including Kentucky, over concerns of possible listeria contamination.

The Ambriola Company issued a recall for some of its pecorino romano cheese products, including two produced under the Boar’s Head brand, according to a Nov. 24 recall notice from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Another pecorino romano grated cheese product manufactured by the Ambriola Company and sold under the brand Locatelli was also recalled, according to retailers Big Y, Sprouts and Wegmans. The FDA has not yet issued a notice for that product.

The two products labeled under Boar’s Head that may contain the recalled cheese include pre-packaged deli salads and wraps sold at some Kroger grocery stores, the recall notice said.

The affected items may be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria commonly known as listeria. No illnesses or consumer complaints have been reported, the notice said.

In a statement to USA TODAY, Boar’s Head said it is “committed to delivering safe, high-quality foods that consumers can enjoy with confidence.”

“Boar’s Head took immediate action to halt the purchase of these products from The Ambriola Company, notify retail partners and ensure that the affected products are being removed from distribution nationally,” the statement said.

USA TODAY has reached out to The Ambriola Company and Locatelli for comment. Here’s what to know about the recall:

The recalled Boar’s Head-branded items, which include a six-ounce container of pecorino romano cheese and two pre-packaged products containing pecorino romano cheese, were sold at Kroger stores in Kentucky and Indiana, according to the recall notice.

The recalled items can be identified by their barcode number, known as the barcode UPC, or their best by date:

Boar’s Head Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese – 6 oz container
- Case UPC: 042421-05858
- Sell-by Dates: 11/21/25-3/12/26
EverRoast Chicken Caesar Salad (contains grated pecorino romano cheese)
- Barcode UPC: 850042244142
- Best by date: 11/9/2025-11/22/2025
EverRoast Chicken Caesar Wrap (contains grated pecorino romano cheese)
- Barcode UPC: 85004224455
- Best by date: 11/9/2025-11/22/2025

Out of an abundance of caution, Boar’s Head also withdrew its other cheese product supplied through Ambriola Company, although it’s not part of the recall, the notice said.

Pre-cut Pecorino Romano
- Item Code: 15160
- Case UPC: 042421-15160
- Sell-by dates: 11/25/25-5/11/26

The impacted Locatelli products are containers of grated pecorino romano cheese, according to Big Y, Sprouts and Wegmans. It’s unclear whether the impacted products were also sold to other retailers.

Big Y:
- UPC: 41793-82493
- Size: 8-ounce container
- All sell-by dates
Wegmans:
- UPC: 2-77580-XXXXX-7
- Any product sold from 11/14/25 and 11/22/25
Sprouts:
- UPC: 0-41793-41292-2
- Size: 4-ounce container
- Sell-by dates 05/03/2026, 05/10/2026

What to do with recalled Locatelli, Boar’s Head-branded cheese products

Anyone who has one of the recalled products should dispose of it and not consume it.

For questions, contact Ambriola Company at info@ambriola.com.

New recall comes after deadly 2024 Boar’s Head listeria outbreak

While the products in this latest recall were manufactured by Ambriola and not Boar’s Head, the Boar’s Head brand was involved in a deadly listeria outbreak in 2024 linked to its deli meats.

The 2024 outbreak sickened 61 people across 19 states, resulting in 60 hospitalizations and 10 deaths, though it is likely the actual number of sicknesses was higher.

Boar’s Head’s Nov. 25 statement to USA TODAY emphasized that the latest recall is an isolated incident related to The Ambriola Company and no other Boar’s Head products manufactured at any other facilities are impacted by this recall.

“This supplier produces several products for a variety of different companies and brands, including Boar’s Head,” the statement said.

Listeria is a type of bacteria spread through food that can cause serious infections, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Symptoms of listeria infections depend on the person, but can include:

Fever
Flu-like symptoms, such as muscle aches and fatigue
Headache
Stiff neck
Confusion
Loss of balance
Seizures

Infections are more likely to harm pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Listeria is the third leading cause of foodborne illness death in the United States, according to the CDC.

Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at melina.khan@usatoday.com. Reach Marina Johnson at Marina.Johnson@courier-journal.com.

This story has been updated with additional information.

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Kentucky man accepts plea deal in baby’s death

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23 hours ago

November 25, 2025

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Kentucky man accepts plea deal in baby’s death

BELL COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) – A judge has accepted a plea deal for an Eastern Kentucky man who was indicted in connection with the death of a baby.

Harvey Gollahan was charged with murder and three counts of first degree criminal abuse for the July 2023 death of 17-month-old Elena Hembree.

According to WRIL, Gollahan pleaded guilty to three lesser charges of second degree criminal abuse and his murder charge was dismissed.

Gollahan was sentenced to five years for each of those counts, which will run consecutive to one another.

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Kentucky VB Tops Tennessee 3-1, Advances to SEC Final

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November 25, 2025

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Kentucky VB Tops Tennessee 3-1, Advances to SEC Final

In a heated SEC Tournament semifinal in Savannah, Georgia, No. 1 seed Kentucky volleyball took down No. 4 seed Tennessee once again 3-1 (20-25, 25-22, 25-15, 25-23) to advance to the championship match and play for yet another SEC title.

Kentucky’s win was strung together behind several standout performances across the board. Brooklyn DeLeye led her team with a match-high 22 kills on .370 hitting and 10 digs, while Eva Hudson posted 18 kills, four digs, and three monster blocks. On the frontline, Lizzie Carr had one of her best outings of the season, tallying nine kills on .364 hitting and a team-leading five blocks, and setter Kassie O’Brien orchestrated the offense with 46 assists, eight digs, and three blocks. Anchoring the defence was Molly Tuozzo with an outstanding performance, posting a career-high 25 digs to help her team seal the deal. Off the bench, Jordyn Dailey provided a spark with four kills and two blocks, while Brooke Bultema added three kills and two blocks to assist their team in their all-around complete performance.

Kentucky opened the first set with Hudson swinging confidently, keeping the Cats in it through ties at five, eight, and 11 as O’Brien directed traffic with poise. However, after 10 ties and numerous lead changes midway through the set, Tennessee finally sparked a 4-0 run to take a 14-11 lead. The Cats answered with their own 4-0 run, though, forcing the Vols to regroup before momentum switched once again. A service error by Tuozzo led Tennessee’s defense to step up, help their frontline catch fire and tally back-to-back blocks on DeLeye. Another 5-0 surge by the Lady Vols pushed their lead to 23-18, forcing another Kentucky timeout as the Cats couldn’t find a rhythm. A late 2-0 push from the Wildcats forced a Tennessee timeout at 24-20, but the Vols closed the opening set to take it 25-20.

The second set swung in both directions before Kentucky managed to grasp some control. After Tennessee held an early 4-3 lead followed by a tie at five, a huge dig by Carr and a pair of monster kills from Hudson ignited a 4-0 run from the Cats to take a 10-7 lead, forcing a Vols’ timeout. Carr kept the energy high with a thunderous kill to make it 12-9, but Tennessee strung together a 3-0 run to pull within one, prompting a Cats timeout at 17-16. From there, Kentucky caught fire behind a massive dig from Berezowitz, sparking a 5-0 run to stretch their lead to 22-17 before DeLeye hammered home an explosive kill followed by a huge block from Carr. Tennessee answered with a 3-0 run to force a Kentucky timeout, but a service error by the Vols led Kentucky to take it 25-22, evening the match at one apiece.

The Cats’ trademark volleyball finally roared back to life in the third set, sparked by DeLeye finding every seam on the court. After a 2-1 Vols lead, a long rally kept alive by a tough Berezowitz dig ended by Hudson with a huge kill tied it at three, and Deleye followed with back-to-back perfect placement kills. A 6-1 Wildcats run helped them stretch their lead to 10-6, forcing a Tennessee timeout. DeLeye added a huge dig to fire up the Cats, sparking a 16-9 burst, followed by a powerful Carr block as Kentucky’s backcourt defence caught fire. Another timeout from Tennessee at 17-10 didn’t stop the Cats’ momentum, with Dailey delivering a monster kill followed by a huge block to stretch the lead to 23-14. Another Vols service error closed the set in favour of Kentucky 25-15, with the Cats completely dominating the third set in the Wildcats’ true brand of volleyball.

Kentucky came out full steam ahead in the fourth set, with Hudson scorching the floor from the start and Carr stuffing a monster block to take a 6-2 lead. DeLeye and Hudson continued to throw punches, and an ace by Ward helped the Wildcats push their lead to 11-7. However, Tennessee answered with a 4-0 surge to tie it at 11, grabbing momentum to take a 13-12 advantage as the Wildcats struggled with errors. The Vols rode that energy to a 19-16 lead, forcing Kentucky to call a timeout after yet another 3-0 run. After the break, the Cats rallied behind two monster kills from Bultema and a perfectly placed kill from DeLeye to tie it once again at 19, causing a Vols timeout and flipping the pressure back to them. A tough set from Tuozzo led to a huge kill by DeLeye to push the Cats ahead 22-21 before Hudson set up match point with back-to-back bombs. Hudson sealed it with one final kill, and Kentucky took the set 25-23, capturing the match 3-1 to send them to the SEC Tournament Championship.

The Cats take the court once again, less than 24 hours later, at 7:00 p.m. ET in Savannah, Georgia where they will face the winner of No. 2 Texas A&M vs. No. 3 Texas.

Kentucky carries all the momentum heading into the SEC Tournament title game. The Wildcats once again proved why they are one of the nation’s most elite teams, combining lockdown defense, powerful hitting, and perfect execution down the stretch to stay perfect in SEC play. All eyes will be on the Cats Tuesday night as they look to finish their SEC Tournament run with another championship.

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