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UK first in nation to treat small cell lung cancer patient with new immunotherapy
by Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern January 5, 2026 If you smoke and want to quit, call the national quit line at 1-800-784-8669 to speak with a confidential coach. In what could be a “game changer” someday for Kentuckians with small cell lung cancer, the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center has treated the first patient
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Cicada symphony
BY VICKI LOVERN It may not be music to our ears, but it is indeed the sweetest melody for the hundreds of thousands of cicadas that blend their unique sounds to create nature’s largest symphony. The cicadas, whose sole purpose in life is to reproduce, synchronize their mating calls in an often deafening but always
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Martin County Middle School hosts successful science fair
WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School recently held its annual 7th and 8th Grade Science Fair on Nov. 18 and 19, marking two days of exploration, innovation, and academic excellence. The event was a tremendous success, showcasing the hard work and creativity of our students. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all
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Morehead State receives nearly $10 million for space network expansion
MOREHEAD — Morehead State University’s Space Science Center continues to attract top names in aerospace, and now the federal government is making a significant investment in its future. During a ceremony Thursday at the Space Science Center, U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (R-Ky.) announced a federal earmark totaling nearly $10 million in Community Project Funding
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A new state rock? Lawmakers approve bill for scientifically accurate state symbols
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT FRANKFORT — In a move to align state symbols with geological facts, Kentucky lawmakers passed a bill that redefines several key symbols to ensure scientific accuracy. House Bill 378 received its final nod March 27 in the Kentucky General Assembly. Historically, Kentucky has recognized coal as its state mineral. However, this designation
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How to avoid vision problems from diabetes
BY JOSEPH BROWN UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY Diabetes is a disease so prevalent in the U.S. that it is considered an epidemic. In Kentucky, according to the American Diabetes Association, approximately 13.6% of the adult population has diagnosed diabetes, seventh in the nation. Another 33.8% of Kentuckians have been diagnosed as having pre-diabetes. Diabetes can result
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Study identifies six factors linked with lower risk of dementia
Expert says ‘It may never be too late to improve your brain health’ A new study of more than 29,000 older adults in China has identified six habits “that are linked with a lower risk of dementia and a slower rate of memory decline,” Annabelle Timsit of The Washington Post reports. “Eating a balanced diet,
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MCMS scientists win big at regional science fair
Eight Martin County Middle School scientists who will advance to the state science and engineering competition this weekend stopped for a picture Tuesday. From left to right (back row): Denise Butcher (teacher), Skyla Hammond, Wesley Rosensteel, Dovie Harless, Maleah Jarrell, Dovie Ray (teacher), (front row) Alyssa Hale, Faith Caldwell, Hayden Ray and Jerrod Haney WARFIELD
