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State board allows optometry graduates to practice without passing national exam
The state board that oversees Kentucky’s optometrists is standing by its decision to allow optometry graduates who haven’t passed all parts of a required national licensure exam to provide eye care – even as the number of people it improperly granted licenses to has increased from 21 to 30. Despite mounting criticism, the state…
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Standing in the mental health services gap in Appalachia
May was Mental Health Awareness Month, but in Appalachia, mental health isn’t a monthly conversation. Mental health challenges are a present reality shaped by the conditions of everyday life. At Christian Appalachian Project (CAP), we see mental health needs firsthand in the families and communities we serve. Depression, anxiety, and trauma are often compounded…
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Louisville 911 system falls short on response time standards
A new investigation found that Louisville’s 911 dispatch center answered only 86% of calls within the national 15-second standard in 2024 and 2025, falling short of the 90% benchmark set by the National Emergency Number Association.
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Kentucky’s Season Ends in Heartbreaking 10-Inning Loss to West Virginia
Kentucky’s baseball season ended in heartbreak Monday as West Virginia walked off with a 6-5, 10-inning victory in the Morgantown Regional final, despite the Wildcats staging a dramatic comeback from a four-run deficit.
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Beshear backs South Carolina in 2028 primary calendar debate
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, chair of the Democratic Governors Association, has advocated for South Carolina to be included in an early group of voting states for the 2028 Democratic presidential primary.
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Federal Medicaid Cuts Creating Barriers for Kentucky’s Young Children
Federal Medicaid cuts and administrative barriers are reducing health coverage for Kentucky’s youngest children, with uninsured rates for children under 6 hitting their highest point in a decade despite the state’s temporary protections during the pandemic.
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Lexington leaders craft AI governance policies as technology expands
Lexington city leaders are developing policies to oversee artificial intelligence as the technology increasingly appears in municipal government operations, aiming to ensure responsible use while maintaining transparency and accountability.
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Lt. Gov. Coleman discussed health priorities if elected governor after speech at KNA conference
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman expressed her appreciation for the nursing profession at the annual Kentucky Nurses Association Leadership & Advocacy Conference on Friday, May…
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Bevin’s arrest warrant recalled again after missing court date
An arrest warrant for former Gov. Matt Bevin was recalled for a second time after he again failed to appear in person for a family court date in Jefferson County, choosing to participate via Zoom instead.
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WUKY Explores AI in City Government, Budget Issues
WUKY 91.3 FM’s CivicLex Chat featured a discussion with Aaron Mudd about artificial intelligence policies in Lexington city government, a new efficiency ordinance, and budget matters affecting the municipality.