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.
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Kenton County Parks and Recreation win honors at state conference
The Kenton County Parks & Recreation Department earned multiple honors at this year’s Kentucky Recreation and Park Society’s annual state conference and trade show, held at General Butler State Resort Park in Carroll County. The department is responsible for managing seven parks, equal to about 725 acres of green space. The department’s maintenance team was […]
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St. Vincent de Paul’s Thanksgiving meal kit giveaway is tomorrow
St. Vincent de Paul’s annual Thanksgiving meal kit giveaway will happen tomorrow. The organization plans to distribute over 1,000 meal kits that provide the ingredients needed to create a delicious Thanksgiving dinner, including fresh produce, a turkey and a roasting pan. The giveaway starts at 9 a.m. at the Neyer Outreach Center at 1146 Bank […]
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Kentucky gene editing study offers hope for novel treatment of Alzheimer’s disease
Kentucky scientists have successfully edited genes in living mice, switching a gene associated with high risk of Alzheimer’s disease to its counterpart, a protective gene. This new research, which came out of a 22-person team from the University of Kentucky and beyond, has the potential to someday prevent millions of cases of Alzheimer’s in humans, […]
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Covington to investigate safety, monetary costs of drinking area
What you need to know The Covington Board of Commissioners cast a 2 to 1 vote Tuesday night in favor of investigating the financial and safety risks of implementing an outdoor drinking area in the city. The vote was peculiar in that it did not appear on the meeting’s agenda; instead, it occurred after one […]
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NKY business owner bracing for hemp restrictions to hit in 2026
Christian Perry-Watt owns Kentucky Botanical Company in Florence and Bellevue. After the government funding bill was signed by President Donald Trump, she told me she’s worried her stores won’t be around much longer. “So the future of Kentucky Botanical is that we have one year left,” Perry-Watt said. Hemp restrictions are included within the legislation […]