3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (44+ words) Kentucky Center for Economic Policy Research That Works for Kentucky admin | September 10, 2026 Barr Questions Beshear’s Hospital Closures Claim Amid Medicaid Cuts 433 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY 40403 Help us make the facts free and accessible to everyone. That’s how Kentucky will thrive....

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (422+ words) Kentucky health officials say the state is experiencing its worst measles outbreak in 35 years, and five of the reported cases are in Barren County. According to state data, Kentucky has recorded 44 measles cases as of Wednesday morning, with three of…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (405+ words) LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville’s first mental health crisis center is now open near the Smoketown neighborhood, giving people a place to seek walk-in help during a mental health emergency without waiting for an appointment or going to an emergency room. Seven…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (314+ words) FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX News) — Kentucky is dealing with its worst measles outbreak in 35 years, with state health officials urging residents to get vaccinated as case numbers continue to climb. As of Tuesday morning, Kentucky has recorded 43 measles cases, with three…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (425+ words) LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Seven Counties Services has opened new adult and youth crisis centers in Louisville, creating a walk-in destination for people experiencing mental health or substance use crises and providing an alternative to hospital emergency departments and jails. The centers…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago   (149+ words) By Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News · September 7, 2026 The Kentucky House Democratic Caucus and Kentucky Senate Democratic Caucus are hosting a Medicaid listening tour that kicks off in Lexington on Sept. 10. All the events are free and open to everyone. With…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago   (64+ words) West Kentucky Star Graves County collision sends Lynnville man to Nashville hospital Labor Day brings a break in the extreme heat, but more on tap this week Murray woman wounded in August shooting has died Over 100 dachshunds to go up…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago   (219+ words) (WKYT) – Ten Kentucky hospitals will receive FEMA funds for expenses incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday. The funds total $18 million and will go to the following hospitals: “During the pandemic, our healthcare heroes stepped up…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (328+ words) 03 September 2026 by Katie Matthews The 30-year-old charity, which nearly closed in 2024, has now shut its doors for good A Sheffield domestic abuse charity has closed due to funding challenges. Vida Sheffield, which offered specialist trauma therapy for survivors of domestic…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (429+ words) Three Kentuckians have been hospitalized after contracting measles since officials confirmed an ongoing outbreak in Western Kentucky, according to information on the Kentucky Department for Public Health's website. Kentucky has seen 38 measles cases as of Sept. 2, with four confirmed in…...