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Kentucky issues health alert as Lexington reports 4th West Nile case
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) has issued a statewide Health Alert after a rise in mosquito-borne illnesses, including West Nile Virus and La Crosse virus. According to KDPH, Kentucky has...
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Late field-goal try misses; Blue Hens fall 27-24 to Western Kentucky
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The News Journal - Delaware
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FBS-level football is especially unforgiving, which was the disappointing reality that Delaware experienced the night of Oct. 3. The Blue Hens proved to at least be Western Kentucky’s equal in their first home Conference USA game. But the...
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Kentucky issues health alert amid rise in West Nile virus cases
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Kentucky health officials issued a statewide health alert Monday following a significant increase in mosquito-borne illnesses, with the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department confirming its fourth case of West Nile...
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Why Personal Wellness Matters in Medical Crises
Why Personal Wellness Matters in Medical Crises In hospitals across the country, burnout isn’t a buzzword. It’s a background condition. It’s what happens when the system demands that healthcare workers always show up, no matter how much they’ve...
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West Nile virus death confirmed in Daviess County as Kentucky sees uptick in cases
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WEVV 44 - Indiana
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DAVIESS COUNTY, Ky. (WEVV) — Health officials say a West Nile virus death has occurred in Daviess County, Kentucky. A health alert from the Kentucky Medical Association said that the Bluegrass State is experiencing an increase of West Nile virus....
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Murrat State Nursing and Health Professions gets $499,000 to increase training via simulation technology
Students are able to gain a more realistic experience of a nurse’s shift, being with the nurse from beginning to end of a shift. MURRAY, Ky. – The Murray State University School of Nursing and Health Professions (SONHP) recently received a...
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Multiple NKY health centers out of service due to phone issues
NORTHERN KENTUCKY (WXIX) - A Northern Kentucky healthcare organization is experiencing a phone outage, temporarily closing all of its health centers. Three Rivers District Health Department posted Friday morning that due to their phone lines not...
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Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority grant program opens
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 2, 2025) — The Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority (KNEDA) has launched a request for proposals (RFP) for Kentucky communities, companies and organizations interested in applying for those funds. KNEDA was...
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Price spikes set to leave thousands of Kentuckians without health insurance, advocates say
While some Kentucky Republicans in Congress accuse Democrats of shutting down the government to get “free health care for illegal aliens,” advocates are warning that thousands of U.S. citizens in Kentucky will be unable to afford health insurance...
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Medical cannabis could be available next month in Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Medical marijuana became legal in Kentucky at the beginning of this year. As of now, 14,530 Medical Cannabis cards have been issues across the state. Patients are still waiting on the product to go on sale. The Executive...
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Wind turbines are slowly emerging in Kentucky’s energy scene, but some communities are hesitant
In the hills of Mercer County, a lone wind turbine stands near experimental solar panels and battery storage – 165 feet tall with three massive spinning blades. It’s part of the Renewable Integration Research Facility at the E.W. Brown Generating...
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KY capybara causes stir at Ohio festival. Are they legal to own in Kentucky?
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Courier-Journal - Kentucky
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A Kentucky capybara recently caused controversy when visitors of a state renaissance fair wondered if the rodent was receiving proper care thanks to a viral photo, leading to attention from an animal welfare agency and even questions for the...
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Kentucky cheerleader took selfies during birth then dumped baby to die and got McDonald's, cops say
A Kentucky cheerleader accused of disposing of her newborn took selfies during labor and went to McDonald's after giving birth, court papers show. Laken Ashlee Snelling, 21, was arrested on August 31 after police found the body of a baby boy...
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Kentucky man arrested for abusing infant, blames social media for rib fractures
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A 26-year-old Hardin County man is accused of abusing his two-month-old infant. Austin Webster was arrested Oct. 1, after the child was taken to Norton Children's Hospital with three "three bilateral healing rib...
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AI Robotics, IR Cameras, UPS, Teamsters & Our Health & Safety with Eric Johnson IBT 190
From the Open-Publishing Calendar From the Open-Publishing Newswire Indybay Feature by LVP Thu, Oct 2, 2025 3:15PM The introduction of IR cameras in trucks is a serious health and safety issue for more and more truckers. WorkWeek interviews IBT...
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WellCare of Kentucky honors 2 local agency leaders
ASHLAND Two area residents were honored during the sixth annual Community Health Champions Awards at Churchhill Downs. From more than 250 nominations across the state, Marshall Tyson, CEO of United Way of Northeast Kentucky, was honored as the...
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UK to lead $10M federal research effort on EP health
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Morning Journal - Ohio
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EAST PALESTINE — Four months after the 2023 Norfolk Southern train derailment, the first town hall focused solely on public health was held at The Way Station inside East Palestine’s First United Presbyterian Church. Erin Haynes, professor in the...
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Kentuckians Caught in the Crossfire: Health care at risk amid Shutdown Standoff
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Commonwealth Journal - Kentucky
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While some Kentucky Republicans in Congress accuse Democrats of shutting down the government to get “free health care for illegal aliens,” advocates are warning that thousands of U.S. citizens in Kentucky will no longer be able to afford health...
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Kentucky health experts push back on Trump claim linking Tylenol use and autism
Some Kentucky health experts are pushing back against the Trump administration’s claim that Tylenol use during pregnancy increases risk of autism in children. The administration suggested a link last week despite no clear scientific evidence....
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Kentucky man admits living with wife's body for days
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Courier-Journal - Kentucky
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A Kentucky man pleaded guilty to abuse of a corpse after living with his wife's body for about a week. The man sent text messages from his deceased wife's phone to her family, pretending to be her. He told police he did not call 911 because he...
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