BY JOE RAGUSA KENTUCKY FRANKFORT, Ky. — More than 100 hospitals in rural Kentucky have closed since 2010, leading to an increased chance of death due to lack of access to health care. And lawmakers are trying to figure out how to stop more from shutting their doors. A recent report from Navigant found nearly a quarter of…
By Leanne Fuller PADUCAH — Paxton Media Group has named Jamie Paxton as its next president and chief executive officer. He will take over the role on Jan. 1, succeeding David Paxton. In a news release announcing the change, PMG said David Paxton, who has been president and CEO for 20 years, will remain with…
By Associated Press LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) – The University of Kentucky’s Appalachian Center is hosting a student-led series of events designed to bring awareness to water issues in eastern Kentucky and beyond. The events Monday through Thursday will focus on ecology, infrastructure and bottled water, and highlight organizations working on water-related issues. The Appalachian Center is based…
Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal In Kentucky, anyone who suspects child abuse or neglect is required by state law to report it to the authorities — a law that also applies to suspected abuse of an older or vulnerable adult. But attempting to follow the law is resulting in lengthy waits on hold and frustrating delays for people…
By Will Puckett | HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) – We are now almost two weeks into the end of Daylights Savings Time and some are begging to go back. The time change for some people marks the end of summer, fun, and happiness, and brings the dreary, cold and dark days of winter. A bill pre-filed in Kentucky is…
By Kyle Midura | WASHINGTON (Gray DC) – History unfolds in the Capitol, as the U.S. House takes the next step toward removing the president. Until Wednesday, testimony had been conducted purely behind closed doors, with even most members of the U.S. House left in the dark. But Wednesday, the eyes of the nation tuned into…
Hayden Ristevski LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Neighboring states appear to be winning big on sports betting, and a state legislator plans to get the ball rolling in Kentucky. Rep. Adam Koenig, R-Erlanger, said he plans to introduce a sports wagering bill in the state legislature next session. “You would be able to go to one…
Joe Sonka, Louisville Courier Journal Gov. Matt Bevin holds a press conference aftger requesting a recanvass of votes in the Kentucky gubernatorial election Sam Upshaw Jr., Louisville Courier Journal Twitter is denying reports that thousands of automated accounts on its site spread misinformation about Kentucky’s election for governor last week. A spokesperson for the company said its investigations found no evidence…
BY JOE RAGUSA KENTUCKY LOUISVILLE, Ky. – State Rep. Charles Booker plans to tour the state, going on a listening tour as he considers an official run for U.S. Senate. The freshman state lawmaker created an exploratory committee this week, allowing him to raise funds for a campaign in 2020. Booker kicked off his tour Tuesday in Louisville,…
By CORY SHARBER Murray State University will begin offering a master’s degree in cybersecurity management beginning the spring semester of 2020. The university in a release said course topics will include information security principles, information security and risk management, incident response and digital forensics fundamentals. The 30-hour credit program can be completed in as little as…
