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KSP investigates threats against Kentucky Parole Board
FRANKFORT — The Kentucky State Police (KSP) is investigating a series of violent threats made to Kentucky Parole Board members after false information circulated online about the release of inmate Ronald Exantus. Officials clarified in a release Monday that the Kentucky Parole Board did not release Exantus. The Board voted unanimously for him to remain
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New ‘KY Deer & Elk’ app available for Kentucky hunters
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, in collaboration with the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Foundation, announced Monday the launch of the “KY Deer & Elk” app, a new mobile tool designed for the state’s deer and elk hunters. The app provides real-time hunting tools, planning support and essential field information to enhance hunting
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ARH announces sponsorship of God’s Pantry Rescue Program
ARH Director of External Affairs Nika Larian recently appeared on the God’s Pantry Telethon for Hunger Action Month to present a $100,000 matching donation on behalf of ARH. The donation was part of ARH’s $200,000 sponsorship of the God’s Pantry Rescue Program. When launched, the program will help collect excess food for distribution to those
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UK and UofL awarded pediatric cancer research grants
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS UK HealthCare and the University of Louisville have been awarded grants from the Kentucky Pediatric Cancer Research Fund. The $2.5 million grant awarded to UofL will be used to hire three new researchers who will help develop new therapeutics and conduct clinical trials for the UofL School of Medicine
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Where jobs are scarce, over 1 million people could dodge Trump’s Medicaid work rules
By Phil Galewitz, KFF Health News September 29, 2025 Millions of Medicaid enrollees may have a way out of the new federal work requirement — if they live in a county with high unemployment. By January 2027, President Donald Trump’s far-reaching domestic policy law will require many adult, nondisabled Medicaid enrollees in 42 states and
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Nonfatal drug overdose alert issued in 17 counties
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS Health officials issued an overdose alert in 17 Kentucky counties last week, reporting a surge in nonfatal drug overdoses. Since Sept. 11, hospitals in the Central Kentucky region have reported 67 suspected nonfatal overdose-related emergency visits, according to the alert issued by the Kentucky Department for Public Health. The
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Medical grants for kids with disabilities available for Kentucky families
BY MARK RICHARDSON PUBLIC NEWS SERVICE Parents of children with disabilities in Kentucky can apply for grants to help offset the costs of medical services that traditional insurance plans do not cover. It is part of a plan by UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation to bridge the gap between high fees for specialty medical services and a
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Kentucky’s first medical marijuana crop nears harvest
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS Nine months after medical marijuana became legal in Kentucky, the state says the first harvest should be ready in the coming weeks, Mason Brighton reports for Spectrum News. Kentucky’s law limits medical marijuana to state residents living with at least one of six qualifying medical conditions, including cancer of
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Hunting seasons opening soon in Kentucky
Cooler days are ushering in fall hunting seasons in Kentucky, which arrive this year with new opportunities for deer, bear, dove and waterfowl hunters along with expanded youth gun hunts. New regulations are also in effect for deer, bear, dove and waterfowl hunting in addition to changes on some public lands. Kentucky’s archery deer season
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Kentucky Fish and Wildlife welcomes game warden recruit class
FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Law Enforcement Division welcomed Class 29 of game warden recruits Aug. 18 as they began their training for a career with the agency. The class includes 14 recruits who are starting their training to become game wardens. Upon graduation, they will get assignments to districts
