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To lower prescription drug costs, states head to the courthouse
Last month, the Federal Trade Commission released a scathing report suggesting that pharmacy benefit managers, the middlemen in the drug supply chain known as PBMs, are “profiting by inflating drug costs and squeezing Main Street pharmacies.” The FTC found that because of consolidation in the industry, the three largest PBMs now manage nearly 80% of […]
Kentucky 4th grader dies after collapsing at recess on first day of school, family says
HENDERSON, Ky. (KAKE) - A Kentucky family is mourning the loss of their 9-year-old daughter after she collapsed on the playground during recess on the first day of school. The family of Lucy Nash said Tuesday that was pronounced brain dead at a local hospital. “On the first day of...
People in Illinois will soon be able to open their ID's on their phone
METROPOLIS, IL—Mobile IDs are an option in more than ten states, and thanks to House Bill 4592, which is now law, Illinois will soon join the list. The Illinois secretary of state's office says it's part of its broader focus on modernizing and bringing new technology to what has become an outdated office.
Charleston woman facing felony stealing charge
(KBSI) – A Charleston woman faces a felony stealing charge. Jessica D. Welch, 46, was arrested on August 5 on one count of felony stealing of $750 or more. Welch’s arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Troop E Criminal Investigations Unit of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control.
One Dead After Officer-Involved Shooting in Western Kentucky
MAYFIELD, Ky. -- Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting which left one person dead on Thursday night. Kentucky State Police (KSP) reported their Critical Incident Response Team was requested by the Graves County Sheriff's Office and Mayfield Police Department about an incident on the night of August 15 at 10 p.m. about the officer-involved shooting.
Grant awarded to Paducah to support restoration, programming at Hotel Metropolitan
The City of Paducah is receiving over $1 million in grant funding to continue restoration at the Hotel Metropolitan and carry on the legacy of the historic site that once served as a space for African American travelers during the Jim Crow Era. The far western Kentucky city announced earlier...
Large police presence near downtown Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - We are tracking a large police presence near downtown Lexington. WKYT has a crew on the scene at the 300 block of Ohio Street. They have spotted several police officers working in the area. We have a call in to police but are waiting to hear...
Alliance Corporation shares CCHS construction progress, addresses community concerns
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – During the Aug. 15 Christian County School Board meeting, Kevin Hitchel with the Alliance Corporation gave an update on construction of the new Christian County High School, while also addressing recent rumors implying that a structure was damaged by quarry blasts. “Things are...
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