Kentucky
Monday, October 21, 2024
Poll: KY rural voters want policies to protect workers
Most rural voters and more than 60% of rural young people said they support raising incomes for working people and lowering the cost of living…
Kentucky sues TikTok over child harm, consumer protection violations
An analysis of court documents by Kentucky Public Radio revealed the social media company TikTok knew users can become addicted to the platform in und…
EPA: Kentucky lead pipes on the way out
Utilities in Kentucky will soon begin replacing lead pipes that supply drinking water to homes, after the Environmental Protection agency announced …
Western KY dental clinic a lifeline for many unable to access care
A community dental clinic in Owensboro has helped more than 25,000 low-income residents access dental care. Suzanne Craig - the public health …
Report: Solar resources reliable during extreme weather events
As parts of the country brace for and continue to recover from hurricanes, flooding and a new normal, research shows wind and solar resources tend to …
Voting: The new hot thing on campus
By Jon Marcus for The Hechinger Report.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan for Kentucky News Connection reporting for The Hechinger Report-Public News…
This Louisville resident cannot vote but is devoted to helping others do so
Today is the last day Kentuckians can register to vote in next month's presidential election. The ballot will also include two constitutional …
On 10/4, raising awareness of TEN-4 Rule to spot signs of child abuse
A screening tool developed by medical providers is an effective way to spot signs of child abuse, and experts are raising awareness about it today…
KY school superintendents voice opposition to Amendment 2
Kentuckians head to the polls in a few weeks and on the ballot is Amendment 2, a proposed change to the state Constitution to allow public funds for …
Eastern KY receives $40 million for job training in coal communities
A dozen Eastern Kentucky counties will receive a total of around $40 million in federal funding to connect working-age residents to resources and trai…
Report: USDA program helped hundreds of KY businesses become energy efficient
In Kentucky, 462 businesses, farms and schools have received $77 million in federal funding to boost energy efficiency through the U.S. Department of …
Survey: Kentucky kinship caregivers need help with basic needs
September has been National Kinship Care Month, and more than 80% of Kentucky kinship families say they need help with groceries, followed by …