An ash tree that has succumbed to the emerald ash borer at Tom Dorman State Nature Preserve is marked with the symbol for Kentucky State Nature Preserves. Photo provided by the Forest Health Research and Education Center. By Carol Lea Spence/UK–The search is on for lingering ash, those rare trees that have managed to survive…… MORE
Congratulations to: Nathan Vanderford of the University of Kentucky, recipient of the 2020 Excellence in Science Education and Outreach Award from the Kentucky Academy of Science. These first place finishers from Paul Laurence Dunbar High School in the Section 12 23020 JV Challenge: Krishna Bhatraju, Math Sireesha Gutti, Science Chakrapani Gudlvalleti, Social Studies Daksha Pillai,…… MORE
Congratulations to: These Fayette County seniors awarded scholarships from Partners for Youth and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky: Nina Bradley, Blandy Balderas, Danixia Castron Monjarrez and Juan Pascual of Lafayette High School Antyana Cowan and Valeria Munoz, Paul Laurence Dunbar High School Ketia Mpovila Mbiyavanaga, Opportunity Middle College Tyler Rigsby, Tates Creek High School University of…… MORE
By Allison Sadlier // SWNS–Half of Americans are afraid they’ll suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder since the pandemic will keep them at home, according to new research. Four in five believe they suffered from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD, a type of depression related to the change in seasons) in the winter of 2019 that ended…… MORE
If we haven’t had enough of COVID-19 already, well, we’re going to pile on a little bit more with something new called long COVID. In the “The Doc Is In” segment, Emergency Physician, Dr. Ryan Stanton, looks at why some people are having extended cases of COVID-19. Most people will have resolution of the symptoms…… MORE
Congratulations to: Sara Turner-Garlington of Lexington, appointed to the Kentucky Film Commission. These officers who have graduated from the basic training academy at the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training: Brooklyn Long, Eastern Kentucky University Police Department Jacob Walson, Winchester Police Department. Kama McKinney, named Executive Director of Chrysalis House. Jesse Withers of Winchester, named…… MORE
By Danielle Moore // SWNS–As the pandemic has upended our everyday lives, it’s also prompted many of us to try new ways of doing things. That applies to America’s seniors as well, who have been making strides in using technology to improve their quality of life. Using Zoom (34%) and video chatting with their doctor…… MORE
By Marie Haalad // SWNS– Half of parents said the COVID-19 pandemic will permanently affect the way they parent, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 American parents with children aged 0–3 looked at what that means for respondents, and the other changes to come with these last seven months. Parents surveyed are more…… MORE
As we continue to move through COVID-19, we’re seeing increasing numbers, in many cases, around the country. In this “The Doc Is In” segement, Emergency Physician, Dr. Ryan Stanton, explains why COVID-19 can still be a very severe illness for many people, possibly even leading to death. There’s a huge focus on mortality but there…… MORE
As we move into the fall and continue COVID-19 during 2020, we’re also heading headlong into the flu season. In this “The Doc Is In” segment, Emergency Physician, Dr. Ryan Stanton, looks at the complications the flu brings with the potential difficulty in telling the difference between it and COVID-19. Now more than ever, it…… MORE
