Kentucky News
KY’s Vaccine Rollout with Kroger Ramps Up This Week
Jan 26, 2021
FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Some residents will be able to get vaccinated for COVID-19 at regional drive-through locations beginning next week. Kroger is working with the state to set up pop-up sites.
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Where Food Banks are Scarce, Semi-Trucks Fill Gap in Rural KY
Jan 25, 2021
BEREA, Ky. -- In a few weeks, the U.S. Department of Agriculture-run Farmers to Families Food Box Program will resume in at least eight counties.
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Kentucky Expands Suicide-Prevention Resources Amid Pandemic
Jan 22, 2021
FRANKFORT, Ky. - To keep pace with the growing demand for mental-health resources, the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services has added another accredited agency to serve as National Suicide Prevention Lifeline call centers in the state.
Calls to the Lifeline jumped by more than 3% last year, compared to the same period in 2019 - as Kentuckians struggle with economic stress, personal loss and other consequences of COVID-19.
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KY Felony Theft Charges Have Lifelong Impact, Balloon Prison Population
Jan 19, 2021
FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Kentucky's felony theft threshold has remained unchanged for more than a decade, and critics say it's contributing to a rise in incarceration and prison overcrowding.
The dollar amount of property damage or theft often determines whether a person is charged with a felony. ...(Read More)
KY Counties Seek Local Control of Tobacco Marketing, Sales
Jan 15, 2021
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Counties across Kentucky say smoking and vaping are hurting their local economies and people's health, and they're fighting for the ability to pass local laws about the marketing and sale of tobacco products.
A dozen states, including Kentucky, have laws on the books preempting local tobacco ordinances.
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Los condados de KY buscan el control local del comercio y venta de tabaco
Jan 15, 2021
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Los condados de Kentucky dicen que fumar y vapear están dañando sus economías locales y la salud de las personas, y están luchando por la capacidad de aprobar leyes locales sobre la comercialización y venta de productos de tabaco.
Una docena de estados, incluido Kentucky, tienen leyes vigentes que anulan los estatuos locales sobre el tabaco. ...(Read More)
Upcoming Events
Cane Run Bluegrass Band at Brewed
Cane Run Bluegrass Band will perform every Thursday at Brewed in Lexington, Ky.
Chickens in Your Backyard
Have you ever considered raising chickens in your own backyard? Or maybe you already have chickens and need a few tips and pointers.
Kentucky Hemp CBD Trade Show
Come learn about the new world of CBD/Hemp Products.Our trade shows will have vendors and partners showcasing their new products and service.
Mardi Gras Bar Crawl – Louisville
The Mardi Gras Bar Crawl is coming Saturday, February 13th, 2021! We"re turning 4th Street Live into Bourbon Street for the biggest party!
2021 National Farm Machinery Show
New update available about the show!
A Concert for Kentucky
“A Concert for Kentucky”—a special performance hosted by Chris Stapleton and benefitting his newly created Outlaw State of Kind Hometown Fund.
