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Beshears invite children to take part in ‘Forward, Together’ inauguration poster contest
FRANKFORT — Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear Thursday welcomed all Kentucky children to participate in a poster contest that celebrates the 62nd gubernatorial inauguration theme: Forward, Together. The theme is inspired by how Kentuckians came together and got through many hard times over the past four years – from the pandemic to…
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Kentucky’s rich history of veterans
BY REP. BOBBY MCCOOL “I hope to have God on our side, but I must have Kentucky.” These are the words of President Abraham Lincoln, one of Kentucky’s favorite sons and the man who led our nation from division to unity during the Civil War. His words echo a common theme, the need for not…
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State’s weekly respiratory-virus update shows hospitalizations of Kentucky children for RSV are increasing
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS The state Department for Public Health‘s weekly respiratory virus update, released Thursday, Nov. 2, showed that COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity was moderate, influenza was low but increasing, and hospitalizations for COVID-19 and the flu remain low, but are increasing for children with RSV. The state’s respiratory-virus website, found…
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One-stop website on respiratory viruses launches in Kentucky
State joins CDC and other states in consolidated approach FRANKFORT (Oct. 12, 2023) — The Kentucky Department for Public Health has launched a new respiratory virus website, CoverYourCough.ky.gov, a one-stop spot for finding information on COVID-19, influenza and RSV. According to KDPH Commissioner Dr. Steven Stack, today’s move follows the approach the Centers for Disease…
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Martin County Water District Workgroup to meet Oct. 12 in Prestonsburg
FRANKFORT — The Martin County Water District (MCWD) Workgroup will meet in person and by video conference Oct. 12 at 1 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Big Sandy Area Development District Office, 110 Resource Drive, #101, in Prestonsburg. To join the meeting virtually, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82649792039. For questions about connecting to the…
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Wildfire hazard season restricts outdoor burning between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT FRANKFORT — The onset of crisp nights and shorter days heralds the arrival of autumn and the fall wildfire hazard season from Oct. 1 to Dec. 15. During wildfire hazard season, Kentucky law restricts outdoor burning between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. within 150 feet of woodlands or brushlands. Annually, the Kentucky…
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DOW announces funding available for cleaning up polluted streams, rivers, lakes and groundwater
FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Division of Water announced Monday that grant funding is available through the Energy and Environment Cabinet for projects that help clean up polluted streams, rivers, lakes and groundwater and protect water resources. Funds are provided through the EPA’s Nonpoint Source Program and are distributed to states to support best management practices.…