Governor-elect Andy Beshear makes high level staff appointments, including Cameron to AG vacancy
By Tom Latek
Kentucky Today
Gov.-elect Andy Beshear has announced more high level staff appointments.
• La Tasha Buckner, who was named earlier as general counsel, will also serve as his Chief of Staff.
• Holly McCoy-Johnson was chosen as Secretary of the Finance Cabinet.
• Tom Miller, a former...
Despite trade concerns, Kentucky agricultural receipts hold steady for third year, net incomes up
By Katie Pratt
University of Kentucky
Kentucky agricultural receipts will likely hold steady for the third consecutive year despite trade concerns and relatively low commodity prices.
Agricultural economists...
Flu spreads in Kentucky as holiday season begins; best advice is to get vaccinated, don’t shake hands
By Melissa Patrick
Kentucky Health News
Kentucky has seen 785 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza since the flu season started in late September, and health officials say there are many more. So far...
Early setback to Evansville served as a learning experience, wake-up call for Wildcats
By Keith Taylor
Kentucky Today
Kentucky has regrouped by winning four straight since a humbling 67-74 loss to Evansville nearly a month ago.
The setback proved to be a learning experience for the Wildcats...
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Despite trade concerns, Kentucky agricultural receipts hold steady for third year, net incomes up
By Katie Pratt University of Kentucky Kentucky agricultural receipts will likely hold steady for the third consecutive year despite trade concerns and... - More »
- Kentucky Chamber of Commerce releases legislative agenda detailing priorities for 2020 General Assembly
- Keven Moore: Parades are risky; moving vehicles, floats, balloons, crowds -- what can go wrong?
- Medicaid Services study shows pharmacy carve-out from managed care would save Kentucky millions
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- Jefferson, Fayette sites among those selected by Kentucky PDI for upgrades, consultations
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Governor-elect Andy Beshear makes high level staff appointments, including Cameron to AG vacancy
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov.-elect Andy Beshear has announced more high level staff appointments. • La Tasha Buckner, who was named earlier as general... - More »
- Mitch McConnell, Hal Rogers leading effort to rebrand Eastern, Southern Kentucky National Heritage Area
- Attorney General Daniel Cameron announces appointment of Amy Burke as newest deputy
- Proposed bill would expand list of those eligible for absentee ballots to those who work at the polls
- Rocky Adkins, Jim Gray among newest additions to Governor-elect Andy Beshear's administration
- Kentucky receives $75,000 grant to loan smart-home technology to individuals with disabilities
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Research finds parent’s mental health matters when it comes to childhood obesity, especially in rural areas
As more of the nation’s children become overweight or obese, especially in rural areas, researchers are beginning to look beyond some of the known... - More »
- Flu spreads in Kentucky as holiday season begins; best advice is to get vaccinated, don't shake hands
- CHFS, Kentucky Department of Education partner on framework to improve student care and wellbeing
- Pharmacies could help Ky. teens get vaccinated for virus that causes sex-related cancers
- Tom Miller: University of Louisville hospital acquisitions benefit the entire commonwealth
- Beshear aide voices concern as Kentucky's new Medicaid contracts drop Passport, Anthem
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University of Kentucky wins Big Blue Crush blood-donor battle with University of Tennessee
University of Kentucky fans can claim a life-saving victory, having prevailed in the 32nd annual Big Blue Crush blood-donor battle with an impressive 651... - More »
- Community Ventures awarded $749,000 to issue loans to small-business owners in Kentucky
- Liberty Elementary’s leaders-in-training volunteer at Ronald McDonald House, spread seasonal joy
- Murray State OMI to host Give Back Initiative on Jan. 20 as part of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- USA Cares launches #giveforvets challenge campaign to fight against veteran suicides
- Pew Trusts: Rural areas hope to get more from national service programs like Americorps
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David Bledsoe hired as Director of Regional Aviation Maintenance Academies at EKU
Eastern Kentucky University has hired David Bledsoe as its Director of Regional Aviation Maintenance Academies, now in their preliminary stages. The Regional... - More »
- Dr. Karen Krigger named Foundation Endowed Chair in Urban Health Policy at Louisville
- Eastern Kentucky middle school students hope to start businesses, help build their communities
- UK Grain and Forage Center of Excellence accepting applications for summer USDA internship program
- New CPE data assesses college outcomes by county; metrics include breakouts by student populations
- With sex education on decline, traveling 'Sexy Sex Ed' workshop aims to educate Appalachian youth
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Early setback to Evansville served as a learning experience, wake-up call for Wildcats
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky has regrouped by winning four straight since a humbling 67-74 loss to Evansville nearly a month ago. The setback... - More »
- Wildcats in midst of 'Camp Cal' in preparation for Southeastern Conference play, winter grind
- UK offensive coordinator Eddie Gran says Cats' succes a testament to players, staff buying in
- Bowden carries UK past Louisville, 45-13, puts exclamation point on turnaround with four TDs
- Bright future for Turfway Park, now owned by Churchill Downs Inc., begins with Holiday Meet
- Coach Mark Stoops says Cats aren't hiding from rivalry hype in leadup to Saturday's season finale
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River levels could affect waterfowl quota hunts at Ballard WMA as duck season reopens statewide
Rising water levels along the Ohio and Mississippi rivers will affect hunting access this weekend at some state-operated wildlife management areas. Duck... - More »
- Kentucky Court of Appeals rules with Secretary of State in legal battle over seizure of computer
- New report indicates retirement security is critical for Commonwealth to hire quality teachers
- Friends, colleagues, public invited to celebrate the life of KyForward's Gene Clabes who died Friday
- Toxic chemicals known as PFAS detected in many of Kentucky's municipal water treatment plants
- New CDC report indicates rural Americans dying more frequently from preventable causes
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Art Lander’s Outdoors: The Snowy Owl, a winter migrant rarely observed in Ky., but not unheard of
The spotting of Snowy Owls in northern parts of Kentucky is a rare occurance that only happens a few times each decade. (Photo from Wkipedia Commons) A... - More »
- Kentucky Nature Preserves establishes historic Abbey of Gethsemani as registered natural area
- UK College of Ag now home to new national center studying economic impacts of rural health care
- Kentucky Artisan Center celebrates the holiday shopping season with events throughout December
- Not-so-real deal: Counterfeit goods worth $95m seized in Louisville in last 88 days -- Buyer Beware!
- Art Lander's Outdoors: 20 years after first proposal Green River National Wildlife Refuge now a reality
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The Chocolat Inn and Café offers a sweeter, more vibrant lodging and dining addition to Lee County
By Ron Daley Special to KyForward A young couple who is about to give birth to their first child has already given birth to an exciting business venture... - More »
- Kentucky by Heart: Bluegrass Writers Coalition members compile book of Ky's 'mined treasures'
- Author Mike Norris takes center stage for whimsical, enchanting Kentucky Proud Evening on Dec. 5
- Jamie's Bookshelf: More recent nonfiction books to add to your holiday shopping list
- Kentucky by Heart: A ‘Kentucky-fied’ trip through a beautiful part of our state into a beautiful part of Ohio
- Jamie's Bookshelf: Some recent nonfiction titles for the bookworm on your Christmas shopping list
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Jason Bailey: Will the 2020 Budget be like watching Groundhog Day? State needs better
Groundhog Day in 2020 is less than a week after Governor-Elect Beshear is due to lay out his budget proposal to the General Assembly. Shortly after, the... - More »
- Charles Snavely: EEC has reduced bureaucracy without sacrificing environmental protection
- Insure Kentucky: Strong safety net programs are vital in helping communities across Kentucky thrive
- Bill Straub: A great political enigma of our times is why evangelicals continue to be devoted to Trump
- Melissa Martin: Add some Ho-Ho-Ho to mitigate your holiday stress -- make it a real jolly time!
- Constance Alexander: Aging with grace is a stretch, despite the many claims to the contrary
