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By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health News A number of health-related bills are on the move, and a news release from the Legislative Research Commission summed some of them up following the third week of the 2026 legislative session. They are: Firefighter Death Benefits – House Bill 34, sponsored by Rep. Kim Banta, R-Ft. Mitchell, would…

Kentucky Health News The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky has awarded four grants aimed at strengthening health and well-being in Kentucky communities. The organizations receiving the grants were selected through the foundation’s unsolicited grant application process, which allows organizations an opportunity to seek support for projects that may not align with the focus or…

UK HealthCare Before you grab your snow shovel or start your snow blower, take a moment to think about your heart. Clearing snow is a risk factor for heart attacks. The combination of colder temperatures, which can restrict blood flow and increase blood pressure, and an uptick in physical exertion, puts a strain on…

Mayor Linda Gorton today extended the city’s state of emergency by 24 hours. “Our winter weather challenges continue because of the bitter cold temperatures,” Gorton said. “The state of emergency allows us to fully mobilizes our public safety resources to help residents handle the severe weather we are experiencing.” Gorton continued to ask residents…

By Sarah LaddKentucky Lantern Attorney General Russell Coleman has subpoenaed six gas stations in three Kentucky counties over ads for a national nonprofit that offers information about abortion resources. Gas stations in Christian, Logan and Simpson counties have posted advertisements that say “Pregnant? Don’t want to be? Learn more at Mayday Health,” Coleman’s office…

The city is suspending garbage collection on Tuesday, Jan. 27. “Low temperatures continue to make it unsafe for our waste management employees to work outside, and it’s dangerous to operate these big trucks on slick residential streets,” Mayor Linda Gorton said. “It’s also difficult for residents to get their carts to the curb.” With…

By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health News A second case of measles was confirmed in Jessamine County, both in unvaccinated residents younger than 5 years old, according to state and local health officials. This is the second case of measles reported in Kentucky in 2026, and these are the first confirmed measles cases in Kentucky residents…

Lexington city offices that are not involved in winter weather response will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 27. “Bitter cold temperatures continue, slowing our recovery from this storm,” Mayor Linda Gorton said. “Lexington residents continue to help by staying off the streets. They have made a huge difference, keeping our streets safer. City employees also…

By Dr. Erin Wolf HorrellUniversity of Kentucky Since the early 1990s, there has been an increase in colorectal cancer among individuals under age 50 across the U.S. and throughout the world — a trend that has raised concerns across the medical community. Environmental changes since the 1950s, including increased consumption of processed foods and sedentary lifestyles, may have contributed to this increase, although researchers don’t yet…

Power outages have fallen to below 48,000; Gov. Beshear urges Kentuckians to stay off roads as crews continue working throughout the day FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 26, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear, along with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Secretary Jim Gray and Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) Director Eric Gibson, provided another update on severe winter weather affecting the commonwealth. Snow, sleet and ice have moved out of Kentucky, but Gov.…