Berea College to reopen bell hooks Institute in 2025
The activist, writer, and professor started the institute to continue her research and have conversations on topics like race, gender, class, and Appalachian studies.
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Rowan County officials report obstacles to charging dealers for overdose deaths in 2024
According to Rowan officials, there were a similar number of overdose deaths in the county last year when compared to 2023.
Kentucky House and Senate to consider implementation of new doctoral programs in 2025 session
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education has determined the feasibility of four new doctoral programs in the Commonwealth.
Number of uninsured Kentuckians reaches lowest point in four years
Officials said expansionary programs have helped many Kentuckians get access to coverage they already qualified for.
Kentucky reports a record year for tourism investment in 2024
Governor Andy Beshear announced last year was the second straight year for the most projects granted final approval by the Kentucky Tourism Development Finance Authority since the incentive was created in 1996.
After being displaced by sprinkler malfunction many MSU students are back in their rooms
Officials with Morehead State University said last weekend a sprinkler in Craft Tower malfunctioned, causing water to flood some areas.
Appalshop surpasses goal for restoring artifacts damaged in floods
Officials from the organization said approximately 85% of their pieces in storage were affected in some capacity.
With enrollment down, Medicaid spending is up in the Commonwealth
During the latest meeting of the Kentucky Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue officials from Medicaid Services reported an increase in expenditures.
People in rural Kentucky will soon have greater access to health screenings
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture has established a new partnership to help improve access to healthcare screenings for people in rural areas.
Report from the League of Women Voters of Kentucky identifies legislative tactics that limit public
Organization leaders said they found several strategies lawmakers use that wind up limiting public oversight of laws that are being passed.