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Kentucky state climatologist: Summertime flow from Canada a bit unusual

The smoke from a distant Canadian wildfire has been getting in the eyes of Kentuckians. It’s created a concern for those with health conditions. Somewhat unusual weather conditions have brought wildfires north of the border to the Commonwealth.

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As flood anniversary approaches, city of Jackson plans big 4th of July celebration

On Saturday, the city of Jackson, in Breathitt County, will hold its largest gathering since last year’s floods.

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Lexington pediatrician says Canadian smoke haze poses a threat to patients

For the second day in a row, smoke from Canadian wildfires is causing hazy conditions in Kentucky – and that haze poses a threat to some vulnerable populations.

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Opponents of Kentucky's ban on gender-affirming care cheer federal judge’s decision

Opponents of a new law banning gender-affirming care for minors are cheering a decision by a federal judge to block the ban. S.B. 150 would have taken effect today.

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UK neurologist is seeing great promise in Alzheimer's medication

Next week could mark a significant period in the lengthy and continuing effort to help those suffering with Alzheimer’s. The federal Food and Drug Administration is expected to stamp its approval on a new medication, one looked to for slowing the progression of the memory-loss disease.

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University of Kentucky Provost: AI committee's work could be transformative

The University of Kentucky has formed a committee to examine the use of artificial intelligence programs – and make recommendations on how to handle it.

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Air quality alert issued for Kentucky; Canadian wildfires blamed

The hazy conditions throughout much of Kentucky are potentially dangerous, according to the state Energy and Environment Cabinet.

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Lexington Council receives consultant recommendations on planning processes

Lexington city leaders are looking into ways to modify the process for moving forward on land use issues. Members of the Urban County Council received a briefing Tuesday.

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New UK HealthCare Behavioral Health Wing to Help Children’s Mental Crises

A new Behavioral Health Unit at Kentucky Children’s Hospital opens its doors to patients this week.

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Second Chance Academy from Fayette County Jail launches next month

A new effort to see higher employment of inmates leaving the Fayette County Jail will begin next month. It is found in the new Second Chance Academy.

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No Kid Hungry Kentucky grants going to 10 school districts

10 rural school districts across the commonwealth will share a total of more than 130-thousand dollars in grants from the No Kid Hungry Kentucky campaign.

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Summer Institute at Transylvania focuses on technology in the classroom

Faculty members from across the country are gathering in Lexington to discuss the role of technology in teaching at the college level. Transylvania is hosting the Digital Liberal Arts Summer Institute through Wednesday.

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Domestic and sexual violence prevention coordinator ‘surprised’ by lack of communication on Ampe

Four days after seven of ten fulltime employees of Ampersand Sexual Violence Resource Center of the Bluegrass were suddenly fired, its executive director and board of directors still weren’t speaking publicly.

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Appalachian women shine at Mountain Grrl Experience

The Mountain Grrl Experience is an art and music event designed to promote the creativity of Appalachian women in a supportive environment.

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Public health leader says verdict on Long COVID still out

The head of Kentucky’s state public health agency says the long-term effects of coronavirus remain a question mark. The summer of 2023 finds COVID seldom in news headlines.

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End of federal COVID-19 benefits impact food banks in central and eastern Kentucky

The declared end of the COVID-19 pandemic by the federal government last month could pose additional burdens on food banks.

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Lexington nonprofit serving sexual assault victims fires 7 of 10 employees

Ampersand, a Lexington-based nonprofit that provides counseling and other services to rape and sexual assault victims, fired seven of its 10 employees Thursday – apparently without notice.

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EKU and OVC Settle over dueling lawsuits to exit from the OVC

Eastern Kentucky University and the Ohio Valley Conference have reached a settlement regarding legal action filed over EKU’s move to the ASUN Athletic Conference.

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Interstate repairs and new construction cover three central Kentucky counties

Motorists traveling north or south on interstates 75 and 64 out of Lexington could encounter some summertime road construction. There are three highway projects going on right now.

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The money is in: construction to begin on signature downtown Lexington park

The Town Branch Park, to be constructed on what is now the Cox Street parking lot near Central Bank Center, will cover 11 acres.

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KMA: KY doctors leaving; administrative barriers cited as chief complaint

Kentucky lost nearly 600 physicians between the years 2019 and 2022. That’s according to Patrick Padgett, the executive director of the Kentucky Medical Association, who testified before the Interim Joint Committee on Health Services in Frankfort Wednesday.

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Kentucky law enforcement prepare to enforce state, local fireworks laws

With the 4th of July just around the corner, law enforcement officers across Kentucky will be responding to complaints about things that go boom.

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‘Second-favorite son’ from southeastern KY makes news around the country with funny obituary abo

James Loveless died June 14th, while his self-proclaimed “second-favorite” son, Rocky, was headed home from Arizona to see him in the hospital. Rocky said he began to write about his dad’s love of fried foods, steaks and a certain brand of beer after the funeral director told him to just…

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Two dozen arrested following Southeast KY drug investigation

London’s police chief says he hopes last week’s arrest of two dozen people on drug charges – most of them related to trafficking heroin, methamphetamine and fentanyl -- makes Laurel County a safer place to live.

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KY Health Official: more work needed in cancer screenings

Females comprise more than half of Kentucky’s population. That group faces the highest risk nationally for all cancer types. That’s according to State Public Health Commissioner Dr. Steven Stack.

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