By The Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is trying to jump-start a stalled health care bill. House Bill 21 would prevent health insurers from denying coverage due to preexisting medical conditions. The bill’s supporters said Tuesday there’s a growing sense of urgency to pass the legislation. The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed…
By JOSH JAMES Kentucky health officials are promising a robust response to a potential outbreak of COVID-19 and dispensing advice for avoiding the illness, but following those recommendations isn’t always as simple as it sounds— especially for low wage workers. State officials can’t stress it enough: wash your hands, get the flu shot, and, as Gov.…
By Jordan Whitaker BAXTER, Ky. (WYMT)- The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet reported that Allen Luttrell, the former Department of Natural Resources Commissioner, died suddenly over the weekend. Mr. Luttrell was twice appointed commissioner of the Department for Natural Resources, most recently in 2016 by former Governor Matt Bevin. He held that position until 2018. Mr. Luttrell…
BY ASHLEIGH MILLS | KENTUCKY LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Eating disorder treatment experts call the illness a “silent epidemic.” Now, they’re pushing for a new law in Kentucky. Senate Bill 82 would create the Kentucky Eating Disorders Council, which would consist of experts to work on better, more accessible treatment for those who suffer in the Bluegrass. Dr. Cherie Levinson…
On March 7, 1965, several hundred people in Selma marched to Alabama’s state capitol, Montgomery, in a fight for equal voting rights. by Jeff Burnett (WHAS 11), CJ Daniels FRANKFORT, Ky. (WHAS11) – Hundreds gathered at the State Capitol Sunday to re-enact the historic 1965 Selma to Montgomery march for voting rights. It was the…
By STU JOHNSON The Kentucky legislature is considering imposing a new fee paid by ambulance providers across the state. It’s an assessment these same emergency medical service entities support. Jim Duke with the Kentucky Ambulance Providers Association said the 5 and a half percent fee would be assessed on emergency revenues coming into ambulance services. Duke…
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A bill to help people with opioid and alcohol addictions to get prescription drugs to treat their substance-use disorders — the recognized standard of drug treatment — passed unanimously out of committee last week and now heads to the full House. House Bill 389, sponsored by Rep. Kim Moser,…
By WBKO News Staff WASHINGTON, DC (WBKO) – Second District U.S.Congressman Brett Guthrie from Bowling Green is the senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Health, and Republican leader of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. Wednesday he questioned U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar and other senior administration officials…
By WKYT News Staff BREMEN, Ky. (WKYT) – A small earthquake was registered in Western Kentucky Thursday morning. The U.S. Geological Survey said a magnitude 2.6 quake was centered about four miles southwest of Bremen, Ky. in Muhlenberg County. According to the USGS, earthquakes this small rarely cause significant damage.
By Jordan Whitaker ELLIOT COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT)- Kentucky Republicans jumped on Governor Andy Beshear’s decision to speak at a statewide LGBTQ rally last week, according to a report from the Lexington Herald-Leader. In a video shared to the Rowan County Republicans Facebook page by Representative-elect Richard White, State Senator Phillip Wheeler (R-Pikeville) was shown telling White’s supporters…
