By RHONDA MILLER (KPR) Some global workforce experts say the idea of relaxing into the “golden years” is no longer the norm. In the second of a two-part series, WKU Public Radio looks at a federally-funded program in western Kentucky that offers low-income adults, age 55 and over, paid training and assistance in finding employment. As…
By Associated Press | FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky Republican Gov. Matt Bevin has urged his successor to confront the toughest tasks facing the state. In a Tuesday interview with The Associated Press, Bevin said that includes continuing to shore up the state’s underfunded public pension systems. Democrat Andy Beshear defeated Bevin in last month’s election and…
BY JOE RAGUSA KENTUCKY LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Kentucky agriculture leaders hope more farmers jump into the hemp industry, despite lingering concerns about confusing federal regulations. Angela Wartes-Kahl of Fiber Evolution, LLC went to the Kentucky Hemp Summit Wednesday all the way from Oregon to learn about the burgeoning industry. “It’s the most exciting time, I think, for agriculture…
Katrina Helmer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Two years after the hepatitis A outbreak was declared in Jefferson County, Metro Louisville Health Department leaders said they’re prepared for whatever outbreaks could hit in the future. Despite significant budgets cuts to all Metro Louisville departments, the Metro Louisville Department of Public Health and Wellness must respond with…
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) and the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) are collaborating on a framework to improve the physical and mental wellbeing of Kentucky’s youth, called Kentucky CARES. Kentucky CARES is a grassroots prevention campaign aimed at addressing the risk and protective factors associated with multiple forms of youth…
by Lawrence Smith – Gov. Matt Bevin FRANKFORT, Ky. (WDRB) — As Gov. Matt Bevin prepares to leave the state Capitol, he said he has very few regrets. There’s no looking back and no second thoughts about a combative style that may have cost him re-election. “I’ve never lived my life looking in the rear…
BY MICHON LINDSTROM KENTUCKY BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Congressman Brett Guthrie has filed for re-election for the second congressional district. The Republican has served in the United States House of Representatives since January 2009. He serves as the Deputy Whip for the House Republican Conference as well as the top Republican on the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s…
BY MARIO ANDERSON KENTUCKY During this In Focus Kentucky segment, Senate Majority Leader Damon Thayer talks about the 2019 Kentucky election results and shares how he and the Republican Party plans to work a Governor-elect, Andy Beshear.
By WYMT News Staff LEXINGTON, Ky. (WYMT/WKYT) – We are in the heart of flu season and Kentucky’s flu activity level has increased. Sister station WKYT reports Kentucky is now in what is called a regional outbreak of the flu. It is too early to know how effective this year’s flu shot is, but nurses say it is…
BY MICHON LINDSTROM KENTUCKY FRANKFORT, Ky. – A possible proposed law has LGBTQ advocates speaking out. Rep. Savannah Maddox, R-Dry Ridge, announced on her Facebook she has begun drafting legislation to ban gender reassignment surgery or drug hormone therapy for anyone under the age of 18 in Kentucky. “I am a strong advocate for parent’s rights- but…
