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Organization encourages parents to keep kids in mind during election season

Kentuckians should keep children’s wellbeing in mind when they go to the polls next month. That’s the message from Kentucky Youth Advocates. The organization released an Electoral Advocacy Toolkit ahead of the November 7 election.

Mental health nonprofit tackles youth mental health crisis

Data shows that a growing number of children and teens are experiencing certain mental health conditions, both across the nation and in the Commonwealth.

Kentucky election officials say the state is ready for voters in the upcoming election

The Commonwealth’s head election official provided Kentucky with an update ahead of the state’s upcoming general election.

City of Morehead holds public hearing

The City of Morehead held a public hearing regarding the proposed real and personal tax rate increase for city residents on Friday, October 6.

MUPB wraps work on Morehead Main Street, begins phase two

The Morehead Utility Plant Board announced over the weekend that work to water main lines on Main Street is complete.

Morehead State University professor exhibits work at Morlan Gallery

Curators with the gallery said the exhibition, called “Dis/Belief: Skeptical Realities and the Power of Interrogating Assumptions,” explores the ways in which individuals engage with their beliefs.

Redistricting lawsuit considered by state Supreme Court

Court officials said the crux of the case revolves around whether or not the Kentucky state constitution permits political gerrymandering.

Local organization works to combat food insecurity in Rowan county

September is Hunger Action Month, and groups in Rowan County have made it their mission to combat food insecurity in the region.

Kentucky’s unemployment rate ticked up last month

The Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS) released their preliminary report on the state’s August unemployment rates last week.

Annual celebration encourages volunteer participation in national parks

This year marks the 30th anniversary of National Public Lands Day (NPLD), the “nation’s largest single-day volunteer event for public lands,” according to the National Environmental Education Foundation.