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Weather service issues heat advisory that includes Barren County
The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a heat advisory that includes south central Kentucky. The weather service stated the combination of high humidity and temperatures in the 90s “may cause heat illnesses to occur.” Due to the conditions, “Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out.
Eastern Kentucky Weather Alert: Localized Flooding Possible with Approaching Storms
Jackson, KY – Eastern Kentucky residents should prepare for potential localized flooding as showers and thunderstorms are forecasted to hit the region starting today through Wednesday. The National Weather Service in Jackson, Kentucky, warns that the rainfall will bring much-needed relief from recent abnormally hot and dry conditions, but it also poses flooding risks in urban areas.
Healthy coincidence? Kentucky’s adult smoking rate, cigarette tax collections decline
Increasing state cigarette taxes has proven to be an effective policy to decrease smoking rates, and it appears that is also true in Kentucky. Nearly 30 percent of Kentucky adults smoked in 2011, two years after the legislature had doubled the cigarette tax to 60 cents a pack. Following a 50-cent increase to $1.10 in […] The post Healthy coincidence? Kentucky’s adult smoking rate, cigarette tax collections decline appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
US News & World Report: UK HealthCare remains No. 1 in Ky., improves specialty rankings
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 16, 2024) –The University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital at UK HealthCare is the No. 1 hospital in Kentucky for the ninth year in a row and was recognized in the Bluegrass Region by the 2024-25 Best Hospitals rankings and ratings from U.S. News & World Report.
Governor adds Helm to WKU Board of Regents
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has appointed Derrick G. Helm of Jamestown, to the Board of Regents of Western Kentucky University. Helm replaces Linda Ball, whose term expired at the end of June. He will serve through June 30, 2030. A lifelong resident of Russell County,...
Kentucky's Pivot Brewing is for sale. Here's what to know (and how you can make an offer)
Pivot Brewing is on the hunt for new ownership. The craft brewery and cidery, located locally at 1753 Bardstown Road, announced Monday that its Louisville taproom, Lexington production facility and taproom, and the company's intellectual property are for sale. The business will accept offers on any or all of those assets through...
Six states passed laws related to the restoration of voting rights for felons or voting by incarcerated individuals
Six states adopted new laws related to voting by individuals convicted of a felony or voting by incarcerated individuals, including two states with Republican trifectas that passed bills to restore voting rights to certain individuals convicted of a felony more quickly. In Oklahoma, Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) signed HB 1629...
Hot Start to the Work Week
Today is a scorcher in the Bluegrass. Temperatures in the mid to upper 90’s coupled with dew points near 70, Lexington feels like 104 this afternoon. We won’t get much of a cool down tonight, as overnight low’s expected in the low to mid 70’s. Tuesday...
Open meeting scheduled July 27 for all Kentucky rescue squads
MUNFORDSVILLE, Ky. – On July 27, The Kentucky Search and Rescue Association will host their first public meeting. The Kentucky Search and Rescue Association is made of teams across Kentucky that prioritize training and finding missing people. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. that day in the Hart...
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