The Kentucky Department of Education has requested a funding extension for projects in 13 public school districts that are in jeopardy if the federal government continues to halt future payments of pandemic relief funds. In a Friday press release, Kentucky Education Commissioner Robbie Fletcher said KDE hopes the U.S. Department of Education approves a deadline […]
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Kentucky fatal overdoses decreased again in 2024
For the third year in a row, Kentucky saw a decrease in fatal drug overdoses, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday. Still, 1,410 Kentuckians died from an overdose last year, according to the 2024 Drug Overdose Fatality Report, which was released Thursday. “That’s 1,410 too many people that we lost,” Beshear said. “These are people’s friends and […]
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Meals on Wheels kicks off campaign for new facility, more services
Meals on Wheels of Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky, a legacy service organization known for delivering meals to seniors, kicked off its capital fundraising campaign this week. The campaign aims to raise awareness about the organization’s work while diversifying its revenue sources in the face of increasing demand. “You may or may not be aware, […]
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Boone County community unites to break stigma around mental health, suicide
Resonate hope — that’s the goal for the Boone County community after a difficult and tragic year that involved multiple youth suicides. It all began with Dan Barnhill, band director at Boone County High School. He sees the struggles many teens face in their day-to-day lives, including the loss of classmates. “It’s tough,” said Barnhill. […]
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Over 100,000 diapers donated to NKY families at the Brighton Center
“As a mom, I know when you’re worried about your children, you can’t get much else done,” said Kentucky First Lady Britainy Beshear at the Brighton Center in Newport on Tuesday. Beshear served as the keynote speaker at an event honoring a donation of over 100,000 diapers and over 1,000 cans of baby formula from […]
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NKY nonprofit combines passion for music with substance abuse prevention
Sean Kathman knows firsthand the impact of substance abuse disorder. A self-admitted heavy drinker, Kathman said he began his own journey toward recovery after the loss of a loved one. “One of my very best friends, Nick Bungenstock, he passed away from a heroin overdose in 2013,” Kathman said. Now sober, the local nurse and […]
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New Union Cincinnati Children’s location holds ribbon cutting
The new Cincinnati Children’s Brandon and Kelly Janszen building, which will feature primary care as well as several medical specialty offices, hosted a dedication and ribbon cutting Friday morning ahead of its opening day of May 5. The building takes its name from Brandon and Kelly Janszen, who provided the seed donation that funded the […]
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Boone County library to host suicide prevention training
The Boone County Public Library will host a suicide prevention training at its Walton location in May. The training will be hosted by Larry McNabb, a vocational rehabilitation counselor who will instruct attendees in the QPR (Question, Persuade and Refer) process of suicide prevention, according to the library’s website. Attendees will learn how to spot […]
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Teen’s advice to others who are struggling? Just talk about it
Just talk about it. That was an overarching theme among speakers who participated in LINK nky’s third community conversation event Thursday night, which focused on mental health resources. Topics and questions ranged from how to be a better listener and a safe space for your child to how social media is impacting youths’ mental health. […]
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Ludlow passes smoke-free ordinance
Ludlow City Council unanimously passed an ordinance last week banning smoking on city property, in places of employment and in enclosed public spaces. As a result, the city now joins Bellevue, Dayton and Highland Heights, who have also approved smoke-free ordinances. “The Ludlow City Council is thoroughly committed to our community’s health,” said Ludlow Mayor […]
