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Report: KY has made progress on child well-being
Kentucky kids are now faring better than they were before the pandemic but one of five live in poverty, according to the 2025 Kids Count Data Book released by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Terry Brooks, executive director of Kentucky Youth Advocates, said there are common ground, bipartisan budget and tax decisions to change…
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Chinese citizen faces federal indictment for gift card fraud at Lexington Meijer
LEXINGTON, Ky.–A federal grand jury indicted a Chicago resident Thursday on multiple charges, including wire fraud, access device fraud, and aggravated identity theft, following an alleged scheme involving stolen credit card data and fraudulent gift card purchases at a Lexington Meijer. Heng Yin, a Chinese national residing in Chicago, Illinois, was initially arrested on…
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Disaster recovery workshops slated for eastern KY small business owners
As eastern Kentucky communities attempt to bounce back from a string of natural disasters, more small businesses are struggling to get back on their feet. An upcoming series of workshops led by the nonprofit Mountain Association and AppalReD Legal Aid this month aims to help small businesses in the region better prepare for emergencies.…
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Lexington Man Pleads Guilty to COVID-19 Fraud
LEXINGTON, Ky.— A Lexington, Ky., man, Tommie Joyner, 45, has pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge Edward Atkins to wire fraud arising out of a scheme to unlawfully obtain various COVID-19 pandemic relief benefits. In 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, passed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, established several new…
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Trade trouble brews in Kentucky’s flagship industry as Brown-Forman expects sales to drop
LOUISVILLE, Ky.–Brown-Forman Corporation, the Louisville-based maker of Jack Daniel’s and Woodford Reserve, reported a challenging fiscal fourth quarter and issued a cautious outlook for fiscal 2026, projecting declines in both organic net sales and operating income. The whiskey giant’s gloomy forecast reflects the broader struggles within Kentucky’s whiskey industry. Financial Performance In the quarter…
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Agriculture committee hears about efforts to curtail farmland loss
Agriculture committee hears about efforts to curtail farmland loss June 5, 2025 Rep. David Hale, R-Wellington, speaks during Thursday’s meeting of the Interim Joint Committee on Agriculture. Legislators heard from those who are working to stop farmland loss in Kentucky. A high-res version is available here. FRANKFORT — Kentucky is known for its rich…
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Medicaid cuts would risk opioid treatment access for KY
As Congress continues to push for cuts and additional work requirements for Medicaid eligibility, experts warn more Kentuckians could lose access to treatment for substance use disorders. The U.S. House has already passed a budget bill, which by some estimates would slash federal spending for Medicaid by around $700 billion. In 2020, nearly 30%…
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Mental health facility discussed for incarcerated youth
Mental health facility discussed for incarcerated youth June 4, 2025 Subcommittee Co-Chair Stephanie Dietz, R-Edgewood, listens to a presentation Wednesday on the need for a high acuity mental health facility for incarcerated youth. A high-res version is available here. FRANKFORT — Kentucky’s incarcerated youth often need mental health treatment. The Department of Juvenile Justice…
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Harm reduction efforts led to drop in overdose deaths among Black Kentuckians
Kentucky’s latest drug overdose fatality report showed a drop in deaths and for the first time, a decline in deaths among Black Kentuckians. Groups across the Commonwealth have been working to increase access to harm reduction services. Latosha Perry, executive director of the Louisville-based nonprofit EmpowHer with Open Arms, said her organization provides prevention…
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2025 Public Health Fair
Couldn’t Make It to Our First Annual Public Health Fair? We’ve Got You Covered! Our First Annual Public Health Fair was a fantastic day filled with health resources, community connections, and plenty of fun and we captured it all! Check out the photo gallery to see the highlights, smiling faces, and behind the scenes…