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By Libby RichardsThe Conversation As the autumn’s cool weather settles in, so does flu season – bringing with it the familiar experiences of sniffles, fever and cough. Every year, influenza – the flu – affects millions of people. Most will experience the infection as a mild to moderate illness – but for some, it…

By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health News As the government shutdown continues, Democrats and Republicans continue to disagree on the urgency of extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits. Democrats want to see the tax credits, which make ACA health care premiums more affordable, extended before open enrollment begins Nov. 1, and have made it a…

By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health News As the government shutdown continues, Democrats and Republicans continue to disagree on the urgency of extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits. Democrats want to see the tax credits, which make ACA health care premiums more affordable, extended before open enrollment begins Nov. 1, and have made it a…

The University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging celebrated its 40th year of continuous funding from the National Institutes of Health for its work in the field of Alzheimer’s and dementia at an Oct. 15 ceremony. “For four decades, the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging has ensured that discoveries reach the people who need them…

By Sarah LaddKentucky Lantern Kentuckians covered by Medicare have some of the worst health outcomes and access to care in the country, according to a national report released Thursday. The first-of-its-kind report, “State Scorecard on Medicare Performance: How Medicare Is Working for Its Beneficiaries,” from the Commonwealth Fund, places Kentucky as the third-worst state…

The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky has announced its 2025 class of Healthy Kentucky Champions. The award recognizes individuals dedicated to improving the health of Kentuckians at a community or state level; they are finalists for a statewide award to be announced later this year. “Each of these Healthy Champions has stepped up to…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 20, 2025) — The Kentucky Geological Survey (KGS) at the University of Kentucky is hosting its 25th annual open house 6-7:30 Tuesday, Oct. 28, in and around the Mining and Mineral Resources Building on the UK campus, 310 Columbia Ave. This long-standing tradition offers an engaging experience with the earth science and natural materials…

As the state’s flagship, land-grant institution, the University of Kentucky exists to advance the Commonwealth. We do that by preparing the next generation of leaders — placing students at the heart of everything we do — and transforming the lives of Kentuckians through education, research and creative work, service and health care. We pride ourselves…

Ainsley Saurers, a journalism senior at UK, shares personal tips on resources and services that have impacted her college career.  LEXINGTON, Ky (Oct. 20, 2025) — It’s that time of the year — midterms. The University of Kentucky has many resources to assist you with staying on track and making it through midterms with success.…

Two people have been cited after parachuting off of the Clays Ferry Bridge earlier today.  On October 20, 2025, around 3:05 pm, officers were dispatched to the 9000 block of Old Richmond Rd for a welfare check after two individuals were seen parachuting from the Clays Ferry Bridge. Both subjects were gone before officers…