A Kentucky adult who recently traveled internationally to an area with high transmission of the measles has a confirmed case of it, according to officials with the Kentucky Department of Public Health and the Franklin County Health Department. “Measles is one of the most contagious viruses in the world,” said Department of Public Health Commissioner […]
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Boone County agencies form youth mental health support group
This story mentions suicide. The National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline can be reached by dialing 988. Agencies across Boone County have formed a youth mental health support group called the Boone County Suicide Response Team in the wake of several suicides that have occurred within the school district. There have been four confirmed deaths by suicide […]
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New fund at NKU supports veterans facing unexpected challenges
Northern Kentucky University has launched a new program to provide financial assistance to veteran students facing unexpected challenges. The Moonbeam Grant allows the university’s Veterans Resource Station to offer up to $500 to veterans enrolled at NKU who need help with expenses like car repairs, housing bills, textbooks or technology. “We don’t want to just […]
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Local dance studio hosts free heart screening day for local athletes
Expressions Dance Theatre in Erlanger hosted a heart screening event on Saturday as part of an effort to offer preventative measures against sudden cardiac arrest for local athletes. Put on in partnership with MCORE, a foundation that provides cardiac screenings, the event aimed to provide early detection methods against sudden cardiac arrest, a heart condition […]
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With federal funding still in flux, NKY service orgs consider alternatives
Service organizations that rely on federal funding are reeling from changes brought about by the new presidential administration, and many are rethinking how to adapt to possible (and, in some cases, already enacted) cessations of federal funding sources. “As of right now, it’s week by week, focusing on the clients’ needs and diversifying our funding,” […]
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Erlanger event to raise money, awareness on overdoses
The Black Balloon Project, a nonprofit art project that raises awareness about overdoses, is hosting an event in Erlanger on March 1. The project uses photos of people who have loved ones who died from an overdose to create a public art gallery. The event will feature speakers, a silent auction as well as resources […]
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Bridge, road in Bellevue closed due to falling rocks
The 200 block of Covert Run Pike in Bellevue has been closed indefinitely, according to a social media announcement from the Bellevue Police Department, due to rocks falling from the railroad overpass that traverses the road. Residents are advised to avoid walking or driving under the bridge until railroad company CSX can inspect it. Photos […]
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How to help and get help in the midst of Kentucky flooding, winter storm
Kentucky is in the middle of a deadly storm sandwich of floods, snowfall and frigid temperatures that has killed 14. Below are some resources both for those who need and want to provide help. Emergency phone numbers In the middle of a life threatening emergency situation, call 911. For other emergency needs, call Kentucky Emergency Management […]
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New program helps Campbell County students access summer meals
Campbell County Schools is working with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services to help families access food over the summer. The Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer program is a permanent federal child nutrition initiative that helps students from eligible families cover the cost of summer meals. Campbell County Schools Superintendent Shelli Wilson said the […]
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Bill cracking down on nicotine sales to underage Kentuckians clears committee
A legislative committee unanimously advanced a bill Tuesday that the sponsor has promised will add “teeth” to Kentucky laws aimed at keeping nicotine products out of the hands of youth. Senate Bill 100, from Sen. Jimmy Higdon, R-Lebanon, can now go to the Senate floor for a vote. Delanie Crump, a first year student at Boyd County […]
