The eastbound lane on Dudley Road in Edgewood will be closed through Wednesday, Aug. 30. A stormwater project along the road in the vicinity of St. Pius Church caused the eastbound lane to partially collapse into a trench, causing a safety issue. Beginning at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, the Edgewood Police Department will be on-site […]
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Painful decisions: How hard is it for patients to find doctors they can trust?
Wendy Fillhardt went to see Dr. Pragya B. Gupta at Advanced Pain Treatment Center in Edgewood for back pain in 2021. “I was told that he was a good doctor,” she said. “I was encouraged to go there. So I finally gave in and went.” She said she’s not a fan of going to the […]
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St. Elizabeth Healthcare receives national recognition for patient care
St. Elizabeth Edgewood received a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The organization is a federal agency within the United States Department of Health and Human Services that deals with the Medicare program. The agency’s star ratings are based on a comprehensive evaluation of various quality measures, including patient experience, clinical […]
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Kentucky lawmakers discuss automating criminal record expungement process
Written by the Kentucky Legislative Research Commission State law allows Kentuckians with low-level, non-violent convictions to have their criminal record expunged after meeting a few requirements, but it isn’t a simple process. Rep. Kimberly Poore Moser (R-Taylor Mill) and other stakeholders spoke before the Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary on Thursday on how to make […]
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Dixie Heights senior awarded $20k Anthony Muñoz Foundation scholarship
The Anthony Muñoz Foundation chose its 2023 Scholarship Fund recipients, and a Dixie Heights High School senior was among them. Developed through Anthony Muñoz and his family’s passion for helping deserving students, the “Scholarship Fund” is a $20,000 opportunity for high school seniors attending a college or university within the foundation’s impact area. The foundation […]
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Medical board consultant: Edgewood doctor allowed unlicensed assistant to practice medicine
An Edgewood physician who allowed an unlicensed assistant to administer anesthesia is no longer allowed to practice medicine in Kentucky, according to an agreed order from the state board of medical licensure. In an investigation released June 1, a consultant who worked with the state medical board on an investigation said that Pragya B. Gupta, […]
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Crestview Hills, Edgewood partner to deal with Horsebranch Road erosion
A recent Memorial Day weekend storm created a small erosion on a creek bank between Edgewood and Crestview Hills on Horsebranch Road, and the cities are working together to get it fixed. “It’s not gigantic,” said Crestview Hills City Administrator Alex Mattingly at a Thursday evening city council meeting. “It’s near a country road, and […]
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Dixie Heights High School to dedicate ‘Mural with a Mission’
A new mural, created in a collaboration between Dixie Heights high school students and local artist Brent Billingsley, will be dedicated and unveiled this Friday, May 5 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The dedication will overlap with a school pep rally, which begins at 12:45 p.m. The artwork is one of several pieces associated […]
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Edgewood man pleads guilty to 92 offenses including child abuse, cat torture
An Edgewood man is facing life in prison after pleading guilty to 84 felony offenses related to the physical and sexual abuse of children and eight misdemeanor offenses for torturing a cat. On March 2, 39-year-old Christopher Michael Whittaker pleaded guilty to those charges. Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Emily Arnzen did not offer Whittaker any plea […]
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NKY high school students take top honors in regional speech competition
Three Dixie Heights high school students won top honors at the Kentucky High School Speech League (KHSSL) Regional Speech Tournament on Saturday. Students from across 19 counties competed in the tournament. Ronan Duke, a junior, was named Regional Champion in Dramatic Interpretation. Erin Vallaincourt, a junior, and Gauge Golji, a freshman, were named Regional Runners […]
