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Surgeon general: Loneliness poses a public health threat

by Melissa Patrick
May 5, 2023

America's top public health official warned of the crisis and offered a detailed plan of how to advance social connection.

Square co-founder Jim McKelvey to speak at Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 4, 2023

The dinner will be June 1 at the James E. Bruce Convention Center.

Kelly Craft has loaned her campaign almost $9.3M

by McKenna Horsley
May 4, 2023

Kentucky governor candidates have filed final campaign finance reports before May 16 primary.

A conversation with Silas House, Kentucky’s poet laureate

by Sarah Ladd
May 4, 2023

‘I’m not the one who politicized being gay. I’m just living my life,’ says the bestselling author.

Kentucky calls to 988 suicide and crisis line increase by 23%

by Melissa Patrick
May 4, 2023

The 988 line is confidential and accepts calls, texts and chats from anyone who needs support for a suicidal, mental-health or substance-use crisis.

Local ‘cemetery detective’ honored for service to Christian County

by Julia Hunter
May 4, 2023

Former Hopkinsville resident Joe Craver will be honored with the Kentucky Historical Society's Award of Distinction for his service to Christian County.

Two WKU programs could be suspended pending an administrative vote

by Jacob Martin
May 3, 2023

Regents will vote Thursday evening on whether to suspend the university's Master of Arts in Folk Studies and the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture programs.