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Kentucky’s first medical marijuana crop nears harvest
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The Spencer Magnet - Kentucky
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Nine months after medical marijuana became legal in Kentucky, the state says the first harvest should be ready in the coming weeks, Mason Brighton reports for Spectrum News. Kentucky’s law limits medical marijuana to state residents living with at...
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Kentucky's second medical cannabis cultivator approved to open in Madison Co.
A second cultivator has been approved for Kentucky’s blooming medical cannabis industry. Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday that Natural State GreenGrass CannaCo passed its final inspection and can begin operations at its facility in Madison...
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University of Kentucky launches new AI major to prepare students for changing job market
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky is launching a new artificial intelligence major designed to prepare students for a rapidly evolving job market. The full major will begin in Fall 2026, though some courses are already in session. Dr....
Owner: Allan Block
UK to lead $10M federal research effort on EP health
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Morning Journal - Ohio
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EAST PALESTINE — Four months after the 2023 Norfolk Southern train derailment, the first town hall focused solely on public health was held at The Way Station inside East Palestine’s First United Presbyterian Church. Erin Haynes, professor in the...
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Kentucky issues health alert as Lexington reports 4th West Nile case
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) has issued a statewide Health Alert after a rise in mosquito-borne illnesses, including West Nile Virus and La Crosse virus. According to KDPH, Kentucky has...
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Student journalist convicted of misdemeanor in Kentucky court, acquitted of all other charges
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TNR News Record - Cincinnati
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Lucas Griffith steps down from the witness stand after he testified during his jury trial at Kenton County Justice Center in Covington, Ky., on Oct. 2, 2025. Griffith was arrested while on assignment for Cincinnati CityBeat on the Roebling Bridge...
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Kentucky issues health alert amid rise in West Nile virus cases
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Kentucky health officials issued a statewide health alert Monday following a significant increase in mosquito-borne illnesses, with the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department confirming its fourth case of West Nile...
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Budget shortfalls for meal programs could leave many Kentucky seniors hungry
Senior centers across the Bluegrass State are now facing a budgetary shortfall that has many cutting programs and reducing meal delivery services that employees say do more than just keep enrollees fed. During a recent Team Kentucky press...
Owner: Murray State University & American Government
Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority grant program opens
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 2, 2025) — The Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority (KNEDA) has launched a request for proposals (RFP) for Kentucky communities, companies and organizations interested in applying for those funds. KNEDA was...
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Medical cannabis could be available next month in Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Medical marijuana became legal in Kentucky at the beginning of this year. As of now, 14,530 Medical Cannabis cards have been issues across the state. Patients are still waiting on the product to go on sale. The Executive...
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Kentucky cheerleader took selfies during birth then dumped baby to die and got McDonald's, cops say
A Kentucky cheerleader accused of disposing of her newborn took selfies during labor and went to McDonald's after giving birth, court papers show. Laken Ashlee Snelling, 21, was arrested on August 31 after police found the body of a baby boy...
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Why Leadership Has Become the Missing Link in Modern Healthcare
When was the last time you felt confident the healthcare system truly had things under control? Maybe it was before the pandemic, or maybe never. For many people, the system often feels reactive instead of proactive, more focused on keeping up...
Owner: Clay Mansell
Kentucky man arrested for abusing infant, blames social media for rib fractures
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A 26-year-old Hardin County man is accused of abusing his two-month-old infant. Austin Webster was arrested Oct. 1, after the child was taken to Norton Children's Hospital with three "three bilateral healing rib...
Owner: Allan Block
Man flown to Nashville hospital after being shocked by power lines while trimming tree in Kentucky
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (WSMV) - A man sustained multiple burns after suffering from an electric shock while trimming a tree in Kentucky, according to WKDZ Radio. WKDZ reports that a 23-year-old man accidentally made contact with 7200-volt power lines...
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4 Georgia football players out against Kentucky
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Daily Comet - Louisiana
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The Georgia Bulldogs (3-1) will be without four players on Saturday, Oct. 4 (noon ET kickoff) against the Kentucky Wildcats (2-2). Georgia is healthier than Kentucky, who is missing at least six players. The Wildcats also have three players that...
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Checking the health status of Kentucky cornerback D.J. Waller
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Daily Comet - Louisiana
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The Kentucky Wildcats football team is struggling. After a nice win against Eastern Michigan, there was hope that new quarterback Cutter Boley could open up the offense, and they could get some wins against the teams of the SEC this season, and...
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Major medical cannabis cultivation facility approved to start operations in central Ky.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Kentucky’s Medical Cannabis Program has reached another milestone. On Thursday, Governor Andy Beshear announced that Natural State GreenGrass CannaCo, a Tier III cultivation facility based in Madison County, has been...
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Area Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana high school football scores/schedules for Oct. 2-4
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Local12 - Ohio
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CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Here are the area Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana high school football scores and schedules for Oct. 2-4 (all kickoffs 7 p.m. unless noted): OHIO GAMES THURSDAY, OCT. 2 SBAAC NATIONAL DIVISION Blanchester at Clermont Northeastern...
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Vanderburgh Co. Health Dept. confirms West Nile Virus related death
KENTUCKY/INDIANA. (WFIE) - The Vanderburgh County Health Department has seen an increase of reported West Nile Virus human cases and one West Nile Virus related death. According to Green River District Health Department officials, there have been...
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State issues health alert following rise in mosquito-borne illnesses, including West Nile Virus
(LEX 18) — The Kentucky Department for Public Health has issued a statewide Health Alert due to a rise in mosquito-borne illnesses, including West Nile Virus and La Crosse encephalitis virus. On Tuesday, health officials confirmed 19 cases of West...
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