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Emergency psychiatric unit fills urgent need for mental health care in Kentucky
BY VIKKI FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY Since opening its doors on July 30, UK HealthCare’s Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment and Healing unit has already helped more than 1,800 people get the help they need. The goal of EmPATH is to decompress emergency departments and inpatient units and promote better outcomes through rapid treatment access in…
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National Blood Donor Month underway at Kentucky Blood Center
Donors will receive ‘Drop It Like It’s Hot’ sweatshirt In recognition of those who regularly roll up their sleeves to save lives, Kentucky Blood Center and blood banks across the country are celebrating National Blood Donor Month in January. KBC is taking part in the celebration with a limited-edition “Drop It Like It’s Hot” crew…
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Price gouging hotline activated in Kentucky
FRANKFORT — With Kentucky under a state of emergency, Attorney General Russell Coleman on Monday announced the activation of the Attorney General’s Price Gouging Hotline. He is urging residents to report suspected violations. Residents can file complaints online or by calling 1-888-432-9257. A team within the Office of Consumer Protection will investigate reports to determine…
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Send holiday wishes to Kentucky fishes
Christmas tree program creates fish habitat after the holiday season Make the new year a happy one for Kentucky’s fish by donating natural Christmas trees to the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources “Christmas for the Fishes” tree recycling program. This annual program uses evergreens donated after the holiday season to create underwater habitats that…
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Kentucky public schools: Large employers who help meet community needs
BY NADIA RAMLAGAN KY NEWS CONNECTION On the heels of voters’ overwhelming rejection of Amendment 2 in November, Kentucky public school employees are urging lawmakers to double down on funding for public education. The constitutional amendment, which would have allowed taxpayer dollars to be used for private school vouchers, was vetoed by 65% of voters…
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Kentucky reports rare human rabies death
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT FRANKFORT — A Northern Kentucky resident has died from rabies, state health officials announced Friday, marking a rare human fatality from the virus in the United States. The source of the individual’s rabies exposure remains unclear and may have occurred during international travel, officials said. The person who received medical care in…
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Appalachian filmmaker brings opioid crisis drama ‘Hazard’ to theaters this month
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Eddie Mensore, an Appalachian-born filmmaker, unveils his latest drama, “Hazard,” a searing exploration of addiction and resilience set against the backdrop of a mining town gripped by the opioid crisis. The film, featuring a talented cast that includes Sosie Bacon, Alex Roe, Dave Davis, Steven Ogg, and West Virginia native Kevin Sizemore,…
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Kentucky’s long war on chicken fighting nets new arrests, guilty pleas
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT After years of quiet surveillance, undercover informants and the assembly of evidence, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) have taken down two illegal chicken fighting rings in Eastern Kentucky. Multiple arrests culminated in seven federal indictments and plea deals finalized earlier this month, officials said Friday. The effort, spearheaded by Detective Zachary Bryson…
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Wheeler to chair Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor Committee
FRANKFORT — Senate Majority Leadership announced Monday that Sen. Phillip Wheeler, R-Pikeville, will serve as the new chair of the Senate Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor Committee. The committee’s jurisdiction encompasses a broad range of issues, including commerce, industry, workforce development, tourism, economic planning, labor laws, and the promotion of state parks, historic sites and…
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Horn makes history with McTeggart Irish Dancers
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Inez native Lyndsey Horn, performing with McTeggart Irish Dancers-Kentucky at the 2024 Mid-America Oireachtas near Chicago, finished first. Horn’s Ceilidh 8-hand team made history as the first all-women’s team from McTeggarts to win the competition. Her team was also the first to win the competition while performing Lannigan’s Ball. Horn’s…
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