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National bill awards funding for flood research in eastern KY

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the 2024 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill last month, and a portion of the $58 billion set aside in the bill will go toward flood research in the Commonwealth.

Changes to SNAP benefits proposed in KY

Kentucky has proposed changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program at the state level following federal alterations made earlier this year.

Community invited to KCTM’s end-of-semester concert

The Kentucky Center for Traditional Music is hosting their semester finale concert Tuesday evening.

KY infant mortality rates lower than national average

In the Commonwealth, the infant death rate fell six percent while the national average rose by three percent. This marks Kentucky as number 33 in the nation for infant mortality rates.

VA announces work on new facilities in eastern KY

Two counties in eastern Kentucky will soon have expanded Veterans Affairs clinics.

Broadband expansion announced for eastern Kentucky counties

Earlier this week, state officials announced an expansion of high-speed internet access across multiple counties in southern and eastern Kentucky.

Officials announce ‘gamechanger’ grant for opioid-exposed babies in KY

Two health organizations have announced a partnership to improve care for opioid-exposed infants in the Commonwealth.

Updates to federal foster care rules will soon impact Kentucky families

The new rules impact kinship and fictive kin care, as well as clarifying the guidelines in other areas of the foster care system.

Thanksgiving food drive aims to help Rowan County families

For the first time, the Rowan County Fiscal Court has partnered with the Rowan County Detention Center, St. Claire Healthcare and Commonwealth Cooperage to conduct a countywide food drive.

Rowan County School programs aim to combat food insecurity

Officials with the Rowan County School District said they have programs in place to combat food insecurity for students and their families.

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