Research shows living near trees, green vegetation may prevent vascular damage from air pollution
By Betty Coffman
University of Louisville
Researchers at the University of Louisville have shown that living near an abundance of green vegetation can offset the negative effects of air pollution on blood vessel health.
The research, led by Aruni Bhatnagar, professor of medicine and director of the UofL...
In year of no elections, Secretary Adams focuses on cleaning up voter rolls — here’s a progress report
Secretary of State Michael Adams has announced Kentucky’s electorate declined in December as more voters were taken off the rolls than were added.
While 671 new voters registered, 3,089 voters were removed...
Role reversal: UK underdogs in rematch against No. 9 Alabama on Tuesday night in Tuscaloosa
By Keith Taylor
Kentucky Today
Kentucky isn’t used to being the underdog and will face a rare role reversal when it takes on No. 9 Alabama on Tuesday night in Tuscaloosa.
The Crimson Tide (13-3 overall,...
Kentucky schools face challenges when transitioning to online teaching during COVID-19 pandemic
By Anya Slepyan
Special to KyForward
Rebecca Potter has been a teacher in Letcher County for 29 years, but she’s never had a school year quite like this one. Like most teachers across the country, she...
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Gasoline demand takes big jump, but less immediate impact seen at pump; Kentucky prices up 3 cents
Gasoline demand has jumped from 7.53 million barrels per day to 8.11 million barrels per day, according to the latest Energy Information Administration... - More »
- In wake of Supreme Court historical racing decision, Keeneland closes facilities until legislature acts
- Kentucky Lottery closes first have of fiscal year on record pace with more than $710 million in sales
- KY Supreme Court says no rehearing on historical horse racing: not pari-mutuel wagering and is illegal
- Kentucky Distillers’ Association names Pauline Rooney as Chairwoman; will serve through December
- Kentucky Chamber's 'Achieving Equity to Build a Stronger Kentucky' report calls for justice, equity
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In year of no elections, Secretary Adams focuses on cleaning up voter rolls — here’s a progress report
Secretary of State Michael Adams has announced Kentucky’s electorate declined in December as more voters were taken off the rolls than were added. While... - More »
- Third impeachment petition filed, this one against AG Cameron for handling of Breonna Taylor case
- Kentucky unemployment rate in December rises 0.3 percent; state jobless rate now at 6 percent
- More than $12.5M awarded for affordable housing units; projects in Bell, Edmonson, Garrard counties
- Beshear to lead bipartisan task force to guide states in economic recovery, revitalization efforts
- McConnell participates in inaugural activities, turns leadership over to Schumer, and has this to say . . .
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Research shows living near trees, green vegetation may prevent vascular damage from air pollution
By Betty Coffman University of Louisville Researchers at the University of Louisville have shown that living near an abundance of green vegetation can... - More »
- Primary Care Association builds new, more efficient data system with help from UnitedHealthCare grant
- Commentary: COVID-19 vaccines are a triumph of science — and our best chance to end the pandemic
- Kentucky hospitals to follow higher quality standards to get more money from Medicaid
- Diabetes on the Diamond: How Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center is supporting UK’s Marsh
- University of the Cumberlands nutrition courses receive national accreditation from ANFP
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Kentucky, Florida tied at 243 donors each after first day of annual Big Blue Slam blood drive
With the overall series tied at six wins apiece, Kentucky and Florida continue a heated rivalry with this year’s Big Blue Slam. The two blood centers... - More »
- Kentucky Youth Advocates to hold Children's Advocacy Week, virtually, to engage with legislators
- Kentucky 4-H’ers finding safe, effective ways to impact their communities during COVID-19 pandemic
- Joey Maggard, executive director for Central Kentucky American Heart Association, to retire
- Sweetall named LexArts President and CEO; eight prominent business, civic leaders elected to board
- Friends of Greenbo Lake State Resort Park formed as Kentucky nonprofit; membership open to public
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Kentucky schools face challenges when transitioning to online teaching during COVID-19 pandemic
By Anya Slepyan Special to KyForward Rebecca Potter has been a teacher in Letcher County for 29 years, but she’s never had a school year quite like this... - More »
- Commonwealth Education Continuum members named ahead of upcoming meeting on Jan. 27
- Kellie Vaughn named director for presidential operations at Campbellsville University
- Walker, Thomas named recipients of inaugural Education Support Staff Professional Award
- Spalding University announces online professional development and training program in antiracism
- Lexington native, Craft Academy graduate Catherine Embury accepts prestigious NASA internship
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UK’s John Rhodes named D1 Baseball preseason All-American; honored as designated hitter
University of Kentucky outfielder John Rhodes has been named a preseason third team All-American by D1 Baseball. Rhodes was honored as the designated hitter. The... - More »
- Role reversal: UK underdogs in rematch against No. 9 Alabama on Tuesday night in Tuscaloosa
- Western Kentucky completes weekend sweep at Middle Tennessee with 68-52 victory on Sunday
- Billy Reed: Remembering Hank Aaron, a baseball superstar and a man of grace, eloquence
- UK gets back on track, rolls to 82-69 victory over LSU on Saturday night to end three-game losing streak
- UK freshman guard Boston trying to stay positive through struggles as Cats prepare for LSU
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Beshear reports 1,268 cases, 39 deaths, declining positivity rate; to announce vaccine info on Thursday
Gov. Andy Beshear announced Kentucky’s COVID-19 positivity rate has fallen below 10% for the first time since Dec. 31. Monday’s new case report... - More »
- New COVID cases on Sunday -- 2,018; deaths 35; 117 of Kentucky's counties remain in red zone
- State reports 3,795 new cases, 49 deaths -- and say 56,000 vaccines coming next week; 1C to open
- Gov. Beshear reports 2,756 cases, 36 deaths, and lowest positivity rate -- 10.8% -- since Jan. 2
- Beshear reports highest ever number of cases, 3,728, and 58 deaths; to hold memorial service for victims
- Gov. Beshear reports 3,433 COVID cases, 49 deaths; positivity is below 12% for fifth day
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Black Lives in Red States: Art and life converge for two women during a tumultuous year
By Sydney Boles Ohio Valley Resource Jessalyn Brown met Kyra Higgins through theater. “I saw her on stage and I was just like, ‘This girl is so good!’... - More »
- Governor holds memorial flag ceremony on Capitol grounds to commemorate state's COVID victims
- Third and final round of Woodland Stewards webinar series set for Tuesdays in February at 1 p.m.
- Art Lander's Outdoors: Greenbo Lake may be small, but it carries a big reputation among Ky. anglers
- A unit of Kentucky State Police Troopers were part of the security detail for the Presidential Inauguration
- Mid-South Stocker Conference goes virtual to reach cattle producers; offers practical information
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Kentucky by Heart: Wrapping up our ‘County Quiz’ of Kentucky’s history, culture and geography
By Steve Flairty KyForward columnist Now comes the second part of the 120 question “Kentucky County Quiz” after the first one was published last week.... - More »
- Murray State Department of Art & Design Galleries hosts Visual Elegy exhibit Jan. 28 through March 1
- Former legislator Addia Wuchner named executive director of the Kentucky Right to Life Association
- Let’s have the courage to practice tolerance and let go of hostility that often divides us
- Mayor Wilbur of Rabbit Hash named top ten Political Hero Dog as politics is a dog-eat-dog world
- Kentucky by Heart: Testing your knowledge of Ky's history, culture and geography with a 'County Quiz'
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Constance Alexander: Pandemic leaves legacy of loose ends and unanswered questions
The only photo we have of my maternal grandparents is typical of the Victorian era. Sitting ramrod straight in an ornately carved chair, my grandfather,... - More »
- Jim Waters: New progressive pension plan proposed by Rep. Massey is positive for future teachers
- Jason Bailey: General Assembly should strengthen recovery by approving much-needed relief
- Ashli Watts: Kentuckians must face some harsh realities if we are to achieve racial equity
- Al Cross: McConnell makes play to sideline Trump as he has chance to remake how he'll be remembered
- Bill Straub: Yes, the flag is still there -- let the church bells ring from sea to shining sea
