Bluegrass Wildlife: Don’t blame nature, these ‘natural disasters’ are ones you can blame on humans
By Dr. Howard Whiteman Murray State University The devastating and tragic fires in Maui — now one of the most…
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Kentucky’s fall wildfire hazard season begins today, know outdoor burn restrictions and be ‘Firewise’
Kentuckians are urged to be alert as Fall wildfire hazard season begins on October 1, bringing outdoor burning restrictions to…
Recent natural disasters are compounding mental health issues among Kentucky kids
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Housing displacement and emotional trauma from natural disasters in the past year are likely…
Republican gubernatorial candidates take jabs at each other, Beshear during Fancy Farm picnic
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today While taking a couple jabs at each other, four of Kentucky’s main Republican candidates for…
Mitch McConnell: Kentucky’s communities will bounce back from last year’s natural disasters
When I visited Mayfield in mid-December last year, the town was a scene of total devastation. The tornado that ripped…
Kentucky mental health professionals dealing with case overload after multiple disasters impact state
By Corinne Boyer and Liam Niemeyer Ohio Valley ReSource Corina Hall remembers looking out her window and watching her car…
Baillie McCane: Understanding post-traumatic stress disorder and when you should seek help
Post-traumatic stress disorder can develop when a person experiences a shocking, scary or dangerous event. These events can include violent…
Teresa Werner: Fixing the hidden costs of climate change; every person wants a healthy environment
Our taxes cover disaster relief, our insurance and premiums reflect what the insurers must pay for natural disasters, and we…