‘Serious concerns’: UK President Eli Capilouto presses lawmakers not to lift university gun bans

WUKY | By Josh James University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto is expressing opposition to a bill that would prevent colleges from banning firearms on campus. The language — tucked into what’s known as a shell bill, allowing lawmakers to effectively introduce new legislation after the session deadline — would bar colleges and universities from banning…

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Childhood obesity should be treated early and aggressively, new recommendations suggest

BY AMBER SMITH KENTUCKY LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In the first update in 15 years, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued new guidance on childhood obesity. It moves away from the watchful, waiting approach. Instead, pediatricians are advised to “offer treatment options early and at the highest available intensity.” What You Need To Know  The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends offering…

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Four GOP gubernatorial candidates debate the issues

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Four of the candidates running in Kentucky’s Republican gubernatorial primary took turns advocating conservative themes in a televised debate Tuesday night, supporting income tax cuts and parental input in public schools and stating their opposition to abortion. Daniel Cameron, Ryan Quarles, Alan Keck and Mike Harmon also took potshots at Democratic Gov.…

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