Kentucky Auditor Allison Ball asks for deeper investigation in housing of children in foster care
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today State Auditor Allison Ball on Tuesday said she has received information from the Commonwealth Office…
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Investigation into rabies death of NKyian ‘largely complete’ after 400-plus people contacted
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Three weeks after the Kentucky Department of Public Health announced a human death from rabies, the department…
Opinion – Amye Bensenhaver: Can Governor, Auditor come to agreement for public good?
Gov. Andy Beshear and Auditor of Public Accounts Allison Ball squared off earlier this month in a legal dispute over the auditor’s…
Attorney General launches new Office of Administrative Hearings, names executive director
Attorney General Russell Coleman announced the creation of a new office that will provide administrative review services to the Cabinet…
Kentucky to provide around 450,000 meals to kids as part of federally-funded summer food program
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Now that the school year is done, Gov. Andy Beshear has announced Kentucky has been…
Devoted parents Holly and David Schulkers settle lawsuit with state CHFS over social workers’ actions
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Holly and David Schulkers of Fort Thomas can now move on with their lives, now…
Kentucky receives Medicaid Innovation Award for enrollment efforts during COVID-19 pandemic
Kentucky’s Medicaid program has received a 2022 Medicaid Innovation Award from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the National Academy…
Social worker in NKY region awarded $2 million in damages in whistleblower lawsuit against CHFS
Staff report In 2015, Tim Williams, then a 14-year employee with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services in the…
Sen. Chris McDaniel named to legislative task force on Bourbon Barrel Taxation; other task forces formed
Senate Leadership has named Sen. Chris McDaniel, R-Ryland Heights, to the newly formed Bourbon Barrel Taxation Task Force, which will…
Reminders about potential health risks, as water activities kick off Memorial Day weekend
Kentucky Today Memorial Day weekend is often considered the unofficial start of summer and outdoor activities, so the State Division…
Sec. Friedlander says federal funds available to help those who are transitioning out of foster care
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services announced Friday that some federal funds are available to help youths and young…
Kentucky Supreme Court overturns lawsuit involving COVID restrictions filed by Boone County business
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Supreme Court on Thursday overturned a lower court ruling involving a Northern Kentucky…
Citizen Foster Care Review Boards in critical need of volunteers in all of state’s 120 counties
Citizen Foster Care Review Boards in all 120 Kentucky counties are in critical need of volunteers to review the cases…
Jessica Klein: Kentuckians are thankful for this year’s food relief, but hunger isn’t off the table
The holidays are aa time of celebration for families across the Commonwealth. With an increase in statewide vaccination rates, Kentuckians…
Beshear announces COVID testing, vaccine program in state-run health facilities following rise in cases
Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday discussed the latest on the COVID-19 delta variant in Kentucky and explained how Kentucky is…
State adds 19 schools to Division of Family Resource and Youth Services Center network; 5 in NKY
Gov. Andy Beshear announced 19 new family resource and youth services centers will be added to the statewide Division of…
Kentucky receives grant to assist in preparation for new 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Kentucky has received $340,000 in grant funding to assist with planning and logistics for the nationwide transition to a simplified…
Deadline is Dec. 15 for open enrollment in Kentucky’s 2021 Marketplace health insurance plans
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The deadline for open enrollment in Kentucky’s 2021 Marketplace health insurance plans is Dec. 15, and…
State expands crisis services for Kentuckians at risk of suicide; Pathways CMHC gains accreditation
The Kentucky Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental, and Intellectual Disabilities (DBHDID), an agency of the Cabinet for Health and Family…
Reconnected portal kynect to help Kentuckians prepare for state-based benefits exchange in 2022
Taking a major step forward in his commitment to provide quality health care to Kentuckians, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Monday…
Beshear reports 674 new COVID-19 cases, second-highest daily number, 3 deaths; surge continues
Gov. Andy Beshear reported 674 new COVID cases on Tuesday, 23 of them from children 5 and under, and three…
Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky names Maysville native Allison Adams to senior policy post
Longtime Maysville area public health official Allison Adams will join the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky as vice president for…