UK Healthcare reminding Kyians to remain vigilant as COVID cases increase across the Commonwealth
Dr. Takaaki Kobayashi University of Kentucky Recent headlines swirling about an uptick in local COVID-19 cases might bring back bad…
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Kentucky ranks ninth in recent study of states with lowest COVID-19 vaccination rates
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today As a summer surge of the Coronavirus is underway across the country, a new study…
COVID-19 having ‘summer surge’ in Kentucky; 38 states show increasing number of cases
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today According to data from the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH), COVID-19 cases are increasing…
Studies show Paxlovid, a medication proven effective in the treatment of COVID-19, is being underutilized
By Dr. Nicholas Van Sickels University of Kentucky A safe and effective medication designed to prevent mild-to-moderate COVID-19 infections from…
Newly dominant COVID variant may evade antibodies, but not seen as likely to cause more serious disease
With a new subvariant of the novel coronavirus now dominant in the U.S., vaccinated people may be more likely to…
U.S. Senator Rand Paul and his subcommittee issue 7th annual Festivus Report on government waste
The introduction to the 7th annual Festivus Report on government waste, reporting over $52billion in wasteful spending according to the…
Corey Shapiro: Unmasking is a real risk when schools fail to implement masking policies
The Kentucky General Assembly recently passed a law that cancels emergency regulation 702 KAR 1:195E, which required all individuals, including…
Ashley Spaulding: Student debt relief still badly needed as college year begins in Kentucky
As another college year begins amidst a resurging pandemic, new Census data show those struggling the most with student debt…
Don Saelinger: Anyone eligible should line up to receive vaccine, our only hope for return to normal
In the early months of 2020, we physicians, nurses, and other hospital staff entered hospital rooms frequently occupied by patients…
Colmon Elridge: Democrats are delivering results despite Republican efforts to stand in the way
Recently, the DNC announced its first-ever “Build Back Better” bus tour, which makes it a great time to evaluate how…
Mac Brown: Political gamesmanship with spending could jeopardize recovery from COVID-19
While Gov. Andy Beshear writes in his editorials that he is effectively reaching across the aisle, truth is, a lot…
Bill Straub: Dr. Anthony Fauci isn’t perfect, but Rand Paul and company’s accusatory antics cross the line
I’m tired of morons. Now, by moron, I don’t mean the Curley of the Three Stooges sort who at least…
Getting your child ready for COVID-19 vaccinations; here’s a checklist for protecting your child
By Mahak Kalra Kentucky Youth Advocates We’ve made a big step towards ending the pandemic with vaccines now available to…
Beshear launches ‘Shot at a Million’ program in effort to encourage Kentuckians to get vaccinated
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A million dollars and full scholarships are all part of Gov. Andy Beshear’s incentive package…
Commentary: Expanded unemployment benefits are a crucial bridge for Kentuckians and our economy
As a coalition of organizations representing Kentucky workers, families and communities, we urge state lawmakers to protect expanded pandemic unemployment…
Under three percent of Ky. coronavirus tests positive in last seven days; new cases continue to decline
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News Major measures of the pandemic in Kentucky continued to decline last week. The percentage…
John Schickel: Successful Derby shows Kentucky’s beloved horse industry has come charging back
Despite the difficulties brought on by COVID-19 over these past 14 months, I was happy to join my fellow Kentuckians…
Commentary: Kentucky’s nurses deserve thanks for dedication, volunteerism in face of COVID-19
A little more than a year ago, none of us could have imagined anything like COVID-19. We went from gathering…
WKU now accepting nominations for 2021 Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame; nomination deadline May 31
Nominations are now open for the Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame 2021 class. Established in 2000, the Kentucky Teacher Hall…
Joseph Kurtz: HB 149 offers Kentuckians the right to choose the education their children deserve
Former State Representative Jim Wayne authored an opinion piece calling on Catholics to oppose House Bill 149, which would create…
Requesting to testify before Ky. lawmakers gets easier as LRC launches online application process
It is more convenient than ever for Kentuckians to request to testify before a legislative committee during the current session…
University of Kentucky pharmacist busting myths about COVID-19 vaccine to separate fact from fiction
By Mallory Olson University of Kentucky Over the past year, a novel, highly contagious virus has spread across the world….