By STU JOHNSON Physicians at the University of Kentucky’s Markey Cancer Center are now using a therapy called Microseed radiation to treat patients with early-stage breast cancer. The therapy is similar to a medical procedure used to treat prostate cancer. UK’s Markey Center is the first medical facility in the state to offer the Concure Oncology…
By LIAM NIEMEYER Kentucky agriculture leaders and economists say the state’s turbulent hemp industry is still trying to find stability this year after uncertain federal regulation and overproduction led to a tanked market for the crop and subsequent bankruptcies. Kentucky Department of Agriculture data released in late May shows there are 960 licensed hemp growers this…
By WBKO News Staff | EDMONTON, Ky. (WBKO) – Congressman James Comer will be joining local officials to visit a Metcalfe County factory Tuesday. According to a release, he’ll be touring American Shield Apparel’s factory, where the new operation is playing a key role in the fight against COVID-19 by manufacturing gowns for area hospitals and nursing…
