First-ever felony criminal charges filed against distributor, execs for illegal distribution of opioids
Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Ray Donovan, the Special Agent in Charge of the New York Division of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”), announced Tuesday criminal charges against Rochester Drug Co-Operative, Inc. (“RDC”),...
Public Pension discussion continues; actuarial consultant says systems needs another $214 million
By Tom Latek
Kentucky Today
The Public Pension Oversight Board heard from the Kentucky Retirement Systems and their actuarial consultant on recommendations for changes in the factors used to determine...
‘I Just Didn’t Know’: KY students share what they’ve learned about dangers of e-cigarettes for youth
A Kentucky peer education campaign is designed to debunk the false beliefs held by many adolescents and teens that using e-cigarettes is either harmless or at least healthier for them than smoking.
The...
Earth Day is celebrating its 49th year with the theme ‘Protect our Species’ — and work for everyone to do
Staff report
The first Earth Day began on April 22, 1970, activating 20 million Americans from all walks of life and launching the modern environmental movement.
The passage of the landmark Clean Air...
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Lexmark wins prestitious 2019 Printer/MFP Line of Year award from Keypoint Intelligence
Lexmark, a global imaging solutions leader, has won the prestigious 2019 Printer/MFP Line of the Year award from Keypoint Intelligence – Buyers Lab... - More »
- National Racing Museum 2019 Hall of Fame inductees include Lane's End owner Farish, jockey Perret
- BBB Trends: Getting a barrage of robocalls? Technically there may be a solution coming
- Applications are open for Commerce Lexington's Leadership Lexington class; here's how to apply
- Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary March 2019 unemployment rate at 4 percent
- Cassadee Pope headlines 'CMT Next Women of Country Tour;' will meet fans at Vera Bradley store
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Kentucky Justice Secretary to address 2019 RX Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit in Atlanta
Kentucky Justice Secretary John Tilley will join today with leaders and experts from across the country – including President Donald Trump and First... - More »
- Annual unemployment rates decreased in 117 Ky counties during 2018, according to KYSTATS
- Public Pension discussion continues; actuarial consultant says systems needs another $214 million
- Kentucky has high rate of improper payments in the Unemployment Insurance program
- Monday -- April 22 -- is last chance to register to vote in the May 21 primary election
- Deadline is Monday to submit entries for Willis Memorial Foundation Historic Preservation Awards
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First-ever felony criminal charges filed against distributor, execs for illegal distribution of opioids
Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Ray Donovan, the Special Agent in Charge of the New York Division... - More »
- 'I Just Didn't Know': KY students share what they've learned about dangers of e-cigarettes for youth
- Healthy Headlines: Learn CPR, it helped Karen Carr save husband Jeff's life; he choose healthier lifestyle
- Appalachian residents more likely to die from smoking-related diseases; how to decrease smoking
- CHI Saint Joseph Medical expanding health care services in Winchester; expected completion in 2020
- Kosair Charities' Face It Movement brings together partners, leaders committed to ending child abuse
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Charitable Impact Group to host Derby handicapping event benefiting thoroughbred charities April 26
Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA), the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF), and New Vocations have been named the co-beneficiaries of the Charitable... - More »
- Nature Conservancy acquires 'Ataya,' 100k of forestland that spans Kentucky-Tennessee border
- 2nd Annual Brews, Boots & Beats to benefit KVC KY's service to child welfare, behavioral healthcare
- KET to host discussion of 'Early Learning' and impact on child's school success
- Don Franklin Family of Dealerships presented check to American Heart Association's campaign
- KY Chapter of Speedway Charities to host 7th annual Clay Shoot at Elk Creek to benefit children
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Kentucky Teacher: Summary of new legislation passed by General Assembly; most in effect June 27
By Jennifer Fraker Kentucky Teacher Local school boards and districts will see changes as a result of legislation passed during the Kentucky General... - More »
- Governor's School for Entrepreneurs selects 72 high school students for program at NKU this summer
- UK student, professor pioneer a first in stratospheric measurements, aiming for better weather forecasting
- A historic grant: UK gets four-year $87 million grant to lead HEALing Communities project on opioids
- Lafayette High School students garner another invitation to Japan for 10 days this summer
- Trigg County's G-CAN team takes top prize at Lt. Governor's Entreprenuership Challenge competition
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With Kentucky Derby less than two weeks away, little movement in NTRA Top 3-Year-Old Pool
With the prep races for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve in the books and little action in the handicap ranks, the status quo held in this... - More »
- Jamie Vaught: UK's new recruit, Nate Sestina, can impact game on frontline and perimeter
- Kleber Wildlife Management Area in Owen County now open for turkey hunting; get license online
- UK's freshman EJ Montgomery to try for NBA Draft, hoping to be a first-rounder; but could return
- Calipari rebuilding as Nate Sestina, a graduate transfer from Bucknell, and Keion Brooks join roster
- Keldon Johnson will stay in NBA Draft, ending collegiate career; Jemarl Baker to transfer
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Economic Development Cabinet Secretary Terry Gill resigns, Gov. Bevin recommends Sarin as interim
Gov. Matt Bevin on Tuesday accepted with regret the resignation of Terry Gill, secretary of the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, effective at... - More »
- KY Supreme Court rules in favor of Frost Brown Todd on Department of Revenue open records case
- Richmond soldier died in Iraq in non-combat incident; Gov. Bevin asks flags lowered on day of his interment
- Earth Day is celebrating its 49th year with the theme 'Protect our Species' -- and work for everyone to do
- Health department issues alert about Hepatitis A threat if you ate at Roosters on April 16
- Sen. McConnell aims to sponsor legislation making 21 the legal age to buy tobacco products in all states
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Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Springtime is the right time to fish for striped bass at Lake Cumberland
By Lee McClellan Special to KyForward The higher angle of the sun during the day brings warm breezes as we come into the meat of April. The glorious sunny... - More »
- Cutthroat Trout added to Cumberland River; trial stockings began in March for the first time
- Newport moves closer to putting a SkyWheel on the Ohio Riverfront; will be a tourist destination
- PSC says it has received 700 reports of damage to natural gas lines since July; call before you dig
- Campbellsville University to celebrate William Shakespeare’s birthday on April 23
- Art Lander's Outdoors: Snakes are common across rural Kentucky, and play beneficial role in nature
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Secretary of State recognizes West Kentucky middle school students for winning annual slogan contest
Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes on Tuesday recognized students in West Kentucky for winning the Secretary’s Annual Slogan Contest. Elnora... - More »
- Kentucky by Heart: Some important options for this weekend -- Epicurean Experience, American Creed
- Kentucky State Parks getting $50 million more in improvements to 'guest experiences'
- Atlas Obscura: The Easter egg tree almost became an American tradition, probably a German import
- Lex's recycling center expected to reopen Monday; closed since Thursday due to broken conveyor belt
- UK student Lauren Hudson writes fourth book, working with father, grandfather
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Melissa Martin: Summer is a time for children to have fun — and we need to be sure they are safe
Summer is a season for running in the yard, swimming, and playing in a tree house. But for some children summer becomes a dangerous or deadly season. Lawn... - More »
- Constance Alexander: No application required for one of the best jobs in Kentucky
- Stuart Sanders: In light of Notre Dame fire, Kentucky needs to ensure preservation of its treasures
- Commentary: Earth Day's movement for healthy environment continues with call to action on climate
- Keith Inman: We like being #1 in most ways -- but not (as we are) for being first in nation for child abuse
- Bill Straub: Since it's baseball season, let's bat some things around - oops, out of strikes already
