What you need to know A group of occupational therapy students at Northern Kentucky University is researching a form of occupational therapy for patients with dementia called cognitive stimulation therapy, which has been arguably underutilized in the United States. “It’s a standard care over in the UK,” said occupational therapy doctoral student Jenna Range, who […]
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Kenton County child’s flu death marks first child death this season
A child in Kenton County has died from influenza (flu), marking the first pediatric flu death in Kentucky this season, the Kentucky Department for Public Health announced Tuesday. The department of public health said the child had not received this season’s flu vaccine, which they say is the best way to protect against the flu. […]
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NKY PDs collect old devices to keep vulnerable communities safe
Northern Kentucky police departments are collecting old cell phones and tablets to provide communication devices for seniors, domestic violence victims and children in custody situations. The program allows community members to drop off their unused electronics at participating police departments during regular business hours. The devices are then sent to 911 Cell Phone Bank, where […]
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How Covington residents can recycle their live Christmas trees
Covington residents now know when they can freely recycle their live Christmas trees after this year’s holiday season. Called the Annual Natural Christmas Tree Collection & Recycling Event, the event gives the opportunity for Covington residents to mulch their live Christmas trees free of charge from Dec. 26 to Jan. 19 at select locations with […]
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Stay safe this holiday season: Fire prevention tips
Fire departments around the country respond to an average of 835 home fires a year due to holiday decorations, and it is important to stay vigilant throughout the holidays to ensure everyone stays safe.
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Advocate and auditor raise concerns about Kentucky kinship care proposal
During a public hearing on a proposed state regulation to change how kinship care placements are handled in Kentucky, an advocate raised concerns about how the revisions will play out. Norma Hatfield, a longtime advocate for kinship care families who, like herself, are raising minor relatives, addressed officials with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family […]
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From farm to FocalFlip: Kannady helping to remove stigma of mental illness
The YouTube podcast conversation between Michael Kannady and Aaron Stamm started with topics you might hear in a sports bar in Walton, Richwood, Fort Wright or Covington or any gym from Walton-Verona to Ludlow to Campbell County. Kannady, host and owner of FocalFlip, and Stamm, Bishop Brossart’s girls basketball coach, reminisce about all things basketball […]
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Here’s some of what Kentucky advocates want legislature to do for children in 2026
An organization that advocates for Kentucky’s children wants the legislature to fund a kinship care law that’s been stuck in limbo, give guardians ad litem raises, eliminate the sales tax on diapers and much more in 2026. Kentucky Youth Advocates released its Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children in early December. This document lays out the organization’s priorities for the 2026 legislative session, which begins Jan. […]
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Kentucky Republican wants to remove BMI from eating disorder treatment standards. Here’s why.
This story discusses eating disorders. If you or someone you know is at risk for an eating disorder, the National Eating Disorders Association has resources and a free screening tool at www.nationaleatingdisorders.org The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 988. Kentuckians being treated for eating disorders who gain much needed weight in treatment sometimes reach a body mass […]
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Stay safe this holiday season: Fire prevention tips
Fire departments around the country respond to an average of 835 home fires a year due to holiday decorations, and it is important to stay vigilant throughout the holidays to ensure everyone stays safe.
