Virtual autism has been a viral topic of discussion for the last few years. In a FOX 32 Special Report, Elizabeth Matthews finds out what's fact or fiction regarding this condition.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced a 5% pay raise for teachers in his State of the Commonwealth address Wednesday night. His Education First Plan aims to fill the 11,000 public-school teacher vacancies across the state and fully fund universal Pre-K. .
Higher fuel prices and a bitterly cold start to this winter mean it will cost more for most people to heat their homes, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. There is help available for qualifying Pennsylvania households. .
Permanent income tax reductions went into effect in Kentucky on Jan. 1. Some residents said they are concerned about the effects the cuts will have on education, affordable housing and public services. .
The rate of autism among American children has grown steadily over the past three decades, but advocates say funding support is not keeping up with the need for services. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports one in 30 eight-year-old children is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, up 52% from 2017 and 178% since 2000. Health and social service advocates say early intervention is helping more Illinois children with the developmental disease, but insurance and other assistance plans need to be improved. .