Abortion is on Ky.’s Nov. 8 ballot in a constitutional amendment, a Supreme Court race and some state legislative elections by Kentucky Health News July 30, 2022 For now, abortions remain legal in Kentucky for women with pregnancies under 15 weeks, the threshold for a ban the legislature passed this year.
Climate change is making flooding worse: 3 reasons the world is seeing more record-breaking deluges and flash floods by Frances Davenport July 29, 2022 Although floods are a natural occurrence, human-caused climate change is making severe flooding events like these more common.
Budget reconciliation bill has money for a ‘climate-focused’ Farm Bill next year by The Rural Blog July 29, 2022 The bill would equip farmers, foresters and rural communities to focus on the climate and grow local economies, advocates say.
Mayfield is sending a team to help Eastern Ky. flood victims by Derek Operle July 29, 2022 Western Kentucky communities that went through devastating tornadoes last year are looking for ways to extend a helping hand.
Beshear calls for use of masks at indoor events and in schools by Kentucky Health News July 28, 2022 Beshear acknowledged that no one likes wearing masks, but said that as we move forward, it will be important to wear them for short periods from time to time as cases surge.
Medical marijuana advisory group is gauging public support in Kentucky by Dustin Wilcox July 27, 2022 A Kentucky Health Issues Poll found that nine in 10 adults in the state favor legalizing marijuana for medical purposes.
To stem the spread of monkeypox, health departments tap into networks of those most at risk by Céline Gounder July 27, 2022 Although the disease is currently spreading almost exclusively among men who have sex with men, some cases are turning up in other populations.
First ‘probable’ case of monkeypox discovered in southern Kentucky by Kevin Willis July 27, 2022 The patient’s test results have been sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for confirmation.
Givens Addition residents oppose rezoning request for senior apartment development by Jennifer P. Brown July 27, 2022 An Ohio development company wants to buy several acres at Hammond Drive and Old Clarksville Pike to build a 70-unit apartment house.
United Way of Pennyrile names campaign co-chairs by Hoptown Chronicle July 26, 2022 Whitney Turner Stewart and Lucas Stagner will lead the 2022-23 fundraising campaign.
Kentucky tourism industry getting $75 million infusion to curb COVID impact by Zacharie Lamb July 26, 2022 Funding will be distributed to eligible tourism and destination marketing organizations that can show the impact COVID has had on their group.
