Dr. Kimberly A. Luse: Society has paid a high price for the pandemic from a trauma-informed lens
The pandemic has exacted a toll that no one has experienced in this lifetime. To quote a line from the…
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COVID surge from Omicron now clear in Kentucky: long lines for NKY testing as nation’s cases soar
Staff report COVID testing sites in Northern Kentucky have been inundated, as long lines and wait times reflected the demand….
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…
Rebecca Dutch: As the coronavirus Omicron variant continues its rapid spread, here’s what we know
A new variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has been identified that leaves many people wondering if their vaccinations will continue…
CDC: Here are some tips for initiating a conversation about the COVID-19 vaccines; Kentucky update
As COVID cases enjoy another surge, and the vulnerability of those without vaccines is cause for concern, the CDC has…
COVID threat continues: 83 more dead over two days, 3,397 new cases reported; 11,662 deaths in state
Staff report While the tragedy in Western Kentucky takes attention front-and-center to lost lives, disrupted lives, devastation to communities in…
Former Buffalo Bills great, Dixie Heights High School graduate Mark Pike dies at 57 following cancer battle
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Mark Pike, a standout on the Buffalo Bills special teams units of the 1990’s AFC…
Region’s childhood obesity rates have increased putting kids at greater risk of severe COVID-19
By Cororinne Boyer Ohio Valley ReSource In October, University of Kentucky Children’s hospital reported a substantial rise in children hospitalized…
Beshear provides COVID update, guidance to stay safe as families gather for Thanksgiving holiday
Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday wished all Kentuckians a happy Thanksgiving and provided guidance on how to stay safe and…
Kentucky gas prices down two cents on the week as price of crude oil falls below $80 per barrel
After stubbornly staying above $80 a barrel since Labor Day, the price of crude oil tumbled this week into the…
Health commissioner says more virus surges likely, encouraging vaccines important despite resistance
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky will continue to see coronavirus surges from time to time, and because Covid-19…
Damon Thayer: Digital connectivity is the fuel that drives Kentucky’s economic engine
Recently, I participated in a virtual forum with Kentucky business and technology leaders to discuss the importance of digital connectivity…
Constance Alexander: Wherever caregiving is necessary, support from hospice providers helps
“The day they said ‘hospice’ I called work and told them.” At the time, Kristy did not have much information…
New cases of coronavirus keep falling in Kentucky, but state’s hospital ICUs remain near capacity
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News Fewer people are getting the coronavirus in Kentucky, and the state’s hospitals have fewer…
What will it take to boost COVID-19 vaccination rates? A look at scene from Kentucky’s back roads
By Sarah Varney Kaiser Health News In the end it was the delta variant that drove Rose Mitchell, 89, down…
Governor says masks, vaccinations are making a difference — but 16 pediatric patients are hospitalized and four are on ventilator
On Thursday during his weekly Team Kentucky update, Gov. Andy Beshear said due to increased vaccinations and more Kentuckians wearing…
Scottie Day: COVID-19 and children, what to look out for now that in-person classes have resumed
As flu season comes around and our children are going back to school, there are many concerns on how to…
Long into the pandemic, the region’s health departments aren’t just battling COVID-19
By Corrine Boyer Ohio Valley Resource The pandemic has swamped health departments. Since August, Ohio Valley health departments have been…
KY business, technology leaders discuss importance of ‘digital safety net’ amid COVID-19 and beyond
Small business advocacy group Connected Commerce Council (3C) hosted a virtual forum this week with Kentucky business and tech leaders…
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…
COVID complications claim the life of legendary Johnson Central High School coach Jim Matney
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Jim Matney, a mountain coaching legend with multiple state championships in wrestling and football at…
Kenton County School District celebrates bright spots in annual school report card data for 2020-2021
The 2020-2021 School Report Card has been released for the Kenton County School District. Each year, Kentucky schools publish School…