By Julia Sandor LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – The winter season can be hard on many people. Instead of soaking up the sun and getting loads of vitamin D, people are wrapped up indoors, staying warm. University of Kentucky professor and licensed clinical psychologist, Michelle Martel said the sunshine isn’t the only factor leading to seasonal mental…
The Bottom Line: by Jacqueline Pitts WASHINGTON — Mitch McConnell, the senior Senator from Kentucky, set the all-time record for the longest-serving U.S. Senate leader in American history. McConnell became a Senate leader in 2006 and has since served as both Senate Majority Leader and Senate Minority Leader. The record was previously held by Sen. Mike…
WEKU | By Samantha Morrill Health care officials in Kentucky are prepared for a surge in respiratory illnesses this month. As people gathered for the holidays, officials worry they will see more flu and RSV cases in the coming days. Dr. Lindsay Ragsdale is Chief Medical Officer at Kentucky Children’s Hospital. She said the hospital sees…
With a new subvariant of the novel coronavirus now dominant in the U.S., vaccinated people may be more likely to develop COVID-19 but still be well protected from serious disease, according to preliminary reports. The XBB.1.5 subvariant “has raised concerns about another potential wave of COVID cases following the busy holiday travel season” but “There’s…
WKU Public Radio | By Dalton York Democrats in the Kentucky House of Representatives have elected new leaders ahead of the 2023 legislative session. Representative Derrick Graham of Frankfort will serve as minority floor leader, replacing outgoing caucus leader Joni Jenkins of Louisville. He’ll be the first Black legislative caucus leader in the commonwealth’s history. Northern…
By CNN Newsource staff (CNN) – The outbreak of respiratory viruses affecting kids across the country has caused a run on some children’s medicines. Two of the country’s biggest pharmacy chains, CVS and Walgreens, have responded. The companies announced Monday they will limit purchases of children’s pain relief products. Walgreens will allow six over-the-counter purchases, while…
Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday encouraged Kentuckians to get vaccinated against the flu and reported six new, flu-related pediatric deaths, including three in the past week. This toll already meets the prior record for the highest number of pediatric influenza deaths ever reported in Kentucky in a single flu season. The prior record was established…
By Sarah Walters BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) – Fellow Justices and city officials gathered in the Warren County Justice Center rotunda Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the retirement of Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice, John D. Minton Jr. Having gotten his start in private practice, Minton later served as Warren County Circuit Judge from 1992 to 2003,…
WUKY | By Josh James Finding the right medications for the host of respiratory illnesses making the rounds might be more of a challenge as supplies dwindle. With the triple whammy of flu, RSV, and COVID taking a toll right now, particularly on children, some pharmacies are running low or worse when it comes to medications…
By Julia Sandor LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – Many central Kentucky hospitals are seeing an influx of patients come through their doors. Although they say they typically see these numbers rise during the later winter months, they are prepared to develop creative solutions to help more patients. The flu, RSV, and COVID are spreading throughout the state.…
