Area News

By Jacob Stone   LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 21, 2022) — About 70% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen at home, and less than 46% of people who experience an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest receive the immediate help that they need before professional help arrives. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, can greatly increase a person’s chance of survival when administered immediately. A…

  By Akhira Umar Monday   LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 14, 2021) — The bourbon business is a Kentucky trademark, and a University of Kentucky alumni couple is beginning to make their mark on the industry. Tia Edwards, a 2001 integrated strategic communication graduate from the College of Communication and Information, entered the world of spirits by helping found a…

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A bill to prohibit public schools, colleges and universities from requiring masks has passed out of committee and is on its way to the full House. House Bill 51, sponsored by Rep. Lynn Bechler, R-Marion, would prohibit mask requirements “on any public school premises,” school-sponsored transportation and at school-sponsored…

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 23, 2022) – The Soil and Water Conservation Commission will hold three meetings by videoconference to vote for representation. These meetings will take place at the end of the Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts area meetings. The agenda for the area meetings is included below. The Area 2 meeting will be held March 2,…

All families benefit – not just the wealthy – from vehicle tax relief, temporary sales tax cut Kentucky’s economy is on fire, with record-breaking investments and job creation across the commonwealth, and we have the best budget outlook in 25 years. We see our destiny as leaders rapidly approaching, with more opportunities than ever before…

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News   The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has proposed new guidelines that would move away from a one-size-fits-all approach to managing pain, to one that encourages doctors to use their best judgment when prescribing opioid painkillers and encourage them to use “non-opioid therapies” first. The guidelines are especially…

Thankfully, we in Bourbon County did not get all of the accumulating ice that what was forecast. There is some flooding as  Stoner Creek was up 19 to 20 feet. Roads are slick and hazardous as of Friday morning. Many businesses are closed. If you must venture out, it is advisable to contact the business…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 4, 2022) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises that this news release serves as an update. District 7 personnel have addressed B and C routes today after A routes were completed. State forces continue to patrol and spot treat areas in counties this evening. Priority A routes include major through routes…

UPDATE: The Bourbon County Health Department Staff had a very challenging week, ending Friday 1/14, with another record number of new COVID cases. There were 242 new positive test results vs. 222 the week before. Of those 242 new patients 112 were males, ranging in age from 3 – 90. 130 were females, ranging in…

Higher temperatures and sunlight   LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 18, 2022) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises that this news release serves as an update. District 7 crews reported for work early this morning to patrol routes and treat icy spots as necessary. Areas with snow prone to drifting were also monitored. Temperatures for today…