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Ticks are active in Kentucky year round, but this is prime time, and they are getting more common and more dangerous
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Public-health officials say ticks are emerging earlier and staying active longer because of changes in climate and land use, resulting in a rising risk of infection carried by the parasites. “There are more tick-borne disease cases every year,” Dr. John Aucott, director of the Johns Hopkins Lyme Disease Clinical…
Read MoreFire Destroys Several Buildings In Millersburg
Fire destroys almost one whole block in Millersburg yesterday, June 22, 2022. That included three apartments , as well as the post office. It was been a challenging day for firefighters – hot weather when the fire started, then a storm with gusty winds. A lot of civilians came out with coolers of water to…
Read MoreBoil Water Advisory For Millersburg
A precautionary boil water advisory has been issued for Kentucky American Water customers in Millersburg. This precautionary advisory has been issued due to a large firefighting effort this afternoon in downtown Millersburg. During a boil water advisory, it is recommended that customers boil for three minutes any tap water they intend to use for consumption,…
Read MoreDrug overdose deaths in Kentucky rose nearly 15% last year; fentanyl involved in 73% of deaths, methamphetamine in 48%
Drug overdose deaths in Kentucky rose nearly 15% last year; fentanyl involved in 73% of deaths, methamphetamine in 48% Kentucky Health News map from state data; click on it to enlarge (see note on table below) By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Drug-overdose deaths in Kentucky rose 14.6 percent in Kentucky in 2021, according to…
Read MoreLiving on Moscow time…
Bourbon County native Kris Poole Feller happy to be back in the USA! PAT CONLEY | Citizen Staff Let’s just say it’s in her best interest not to talk about the politics surrounding her recent, abrupt exit from Moscow. Suffice to say Kris Poole Feller, her husband Sean and their 18 year-old daughter Elaine Kathryn…
Read MoreAsphalt project scheduled for two routes in Fayette County
Bryan Station Road/KY 1970 and Jack Creeks Road/KY 1975 LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 13, 2022) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of a scheduled asphalt project for two routes in Lexington. Alternating lane closures will be necessary for the work to be completed. Tuesday, June 14 – 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. Jacks Creek Road/KY 1975…
Read More2021 Kentucky Drug Overdose Report Now Available
Increased use of fentanyl largest contributor to rise in death toll FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 13, 2022) – Today, the Commonwealth of Kentucky released the 2021 Drug Overdose Report which indicates that 2,250 Kentuckians died from drug overdoses in 2021, a 14.5% increase compared with the year prior. More than 107,000 overdose deaths were reported in the…
Read MoreOp-Ed: Kentuckians are feeling the squeeze of inflation
Opinion Submission Jennifer Kirchner, Executive Director jennifer@kbtnet.org www.kbtnet.org From food to fuel to housing, many of our citizens are facing more financial difficulties than ever before. Thankfully, our elected officials are searching for solutions to help Kentuckians get through these tough times. While we applaud broad approaches to help reduce the financial burdens many of…
Read MoreBeshear signs executive order to activate price-gouging laws for baby formula, which remains in short supply
Beshear signs executive order to activate price-gouging laws for baby formula, which remains in short supply Beshear signs executive order (Photo via Facebook) By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order Thursday declaring a state of emergency in order to apply state price-gouging laws for baby formula. “By implementing our…
Read MoreCDC estimates that Covid-19 risk level is high in 19 Kentucky counties, up from 7 last week; level is medium in 28, up from 21
CDC estimates that Covid-19 risk level is high in 19 Kentucky counties, up from 7 last week; level is medium in 28, up from 21 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention map, adapted by Kentucky Health News By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The federal government’s coronavirus map for Kentucky shows a higher level of…
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