The National Weather Service has extended a heat advisory issued earlier this week to 8 p.m. on Friday. Heat indices (i.e., the feeling of heat outside) are expected to reach between the upper 90s and low 100s. High temperatures and humidity will persist even overnight. The weather service recommends people “drink plenty of fluids, stay […]
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Heat wave expected to last through Wednesday
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory from Sunday to Wednesday evening. Heat indexes (i.e. the feeling of heat outside) are expected to reach as high as 103. The weather service recommends people “drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned rooms, stay out of the sun and check up on relatives and neighbors,” […]
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Air quality alert issued for Northern Kentucky
The Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency has issued an air quality alert for Boone, Kenton and Campbell Counties through Monday, according to the National Weather Service. Specifically the alert is for high levels of ozone. The service advises the following during the alert: Stay up to date air quality alerts at southwestohioair.org.
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Florence Juneteenth event celebrates history, community
A celebration in Florence on Thursday highlighted local service agencies, businesses, culture and history in honor of Juneteenth, a federal holiday commemorating the final delivery of news of emancipation to Black Americans in 1865. This was the event’s third year, and it focused on the theme of “family reunion,” said event organizer Sienna Thompson. Thompson […]
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Region, state consider youth suicide at joint committee hearing
This story mentions suicide. The National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline can be reached by dialing 988. You can also reach the Crisis Text Line via text message by sending “KY” as a text to 741-741. Both services are free and confidential. Youth suicide took center stage at a special legislative committee hearing in Covington on Wednesday, […]
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More people insured, fewer kids vaccinated: What a new national report shows about Kentucky
Medicaid expansion helped Kentucky and other states get more people covered by health insurance, but proposed federal cuts could undo that, a new report found. “Fragile Progress, Continuing Disparities,” released Wednesday by the Commonwealth Fund, also shows a decline in the number of children getting routine vaccinations against such diseases as measles, mumps and rubella. Kentucky […]
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KY Health Dept. issues warning against kratom products
The Kentucky Health Department has issued a warning against products containing kratom and the psychoactive chemical it contains, 7-hydroxymitragynine, often shortened to 7-OH. Kratom is a tree native to Southeast Asia and can be made into a variety of products, including teas, gummies, pills and other products. The two active ingredients in kratom, 7-OH and […]
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Kentucky Make America Healthy Again task force meets for first time
During the first meeting of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Kentucky Task Force, lawmakers said they want to address food deserts and food quality, childhood obesity, mental health and health care costs, among other things. Members and non members had a slew of ideas for what the task force should focus on — including education, diabetes, personal […]
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Four Boone County shops cited for underage nicotine sales
Four vape and smoke shops in Boone County have been cited for selling nicotine products to buyers under the age of 21, according to a recent announcement from the sheriff’s office. Following complaints from county residents, the office’s Crime Suppression Unit, along with the Kentucky Department of Alcohol Beverage Control, launched an investigation that concluded […]
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World Ocean Day makes waves in Campbell County with proclamation
Oceans may seem far from Campbell County, but their health is tied to the water flowing through local rivers. Campbell County is celebrating World Ocean Day on June 8 by proclaiming it WAVE Water Warrior Day in recognition of the WAVE Foundation, a partner of Newport Aquarium. The WAVE Foundation is a non-profit organization that […]
