Kentucky hasn't joined the seven states with official measles outbreaks, but with at least one known case in the commonwealth and two neighboring states with outbreaks, it's a good time to review your vaccination history. But it can get a bit tricky.
Local News
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The University of Kentucky is no longer hosting graduation events described as "identity-based."
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With the loss of a federal grant bolstering support services for unhoused students in Fayette County, some residents are worrying aloud about the future of those programs.
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Those lucky enough to win a license to cultivate, process and sell medical marijuana in Kentucky are closer to having products available to patients who hold a medical marijuana card. Governor Andy Beshear anticipates it could be just months away, but the exact timing could shift.
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Kentucky's auditor said Thursday that her office will investigate the state's medical cannabis program after receiving complaints about the lottery system used to award highly sought-after licenses to grow, process, and sell the medicinal products to eligible patients.
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Kentucky ranks among the worst states for seasonal allergies from early spring through late fall, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.
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Kentucky is in a holding pattern regarding federal assistance requested to help with recovery efforts from recent flooding. Governor Andy Beshear says help will come quickly if President Trump signs off.
Radio Shows & Music
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Craig Finn (Luke & Leanna), Little Feat (Midnight Flight), Mynd Reader (Simply Avanti), OK Go (Love), & Garbage (There's No Future In Optimism)!
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This week's episode of the Crunkadelic Funk Show was a celebration of what would have been the 75th Birthday of Eddie Hazel! Featured music from his time with Parliament, Funkadelic, & more!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from North Mississippi All Stars (Still Shakin'), The Swell Season (People We Used To Be), Wet Leg (Catch These Fists), Ghost Hounds (She Runs Hot), Bruce Springsteen (Rain In The River), & SG Goodman (Fire Sign)!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Craig Finn (People Of Substance), Yuno (Blest), Lord Huron (Nothing That I Need), Neal Francis (What's Left Of Me), Japanese Breakfast (Picture Window), & Haim (Relationships)!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from The Vindys (Electric), Billie Marten (Feeling), The Shootouts (Trampoline), The Cat Empire (Going To Live), The Freedom Affair (Get My Share), & My Morning Jacket (Half A Lifetime)!
Podcasts
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PodcastsAshley Smith (she/her), Executive Director and Co-Founder of Black Soil KY, discusses her success in agribusiness, event management, and cultural responsiveness.
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PodcastsIn the eighth episode of Writing Lessons, host Silas House speaks with acclaimed poet and editor Rebecca Gayle Howell about finding the balance of making a living and making art.
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PodcastsThe department of behavioral science at the University of Kentucky has created a fellowship called the health disparities research training fellowship in order to enhance medical students' understanding of health and health care disparities experienced by disadvantaged and underserved populations. Doctor Raven Piercy, faculty member in the UK department of behavioral sciences in the College of Medicine, talks about it with our Dr. Greg.
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PodcastsBringing a baby into the world is often portrayed as one of life’s happiest moments. While this is true for many, it’s also normal to feel overwhelmed during the postpartum period. Mental health conditions are the most common complication of pregnancy and childbirth and affect 1 in 5 mothers/childbearing people (800,000 people) annually in the United States. This week Dr. Greg talks post partum mental health with Brittney Gray, Psy.D., assistant professor of pediatric psychology in the UK College of Medicine and psychologist with Kentucky Children’s Hospital.
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