Kentucky News
News stories from the past 60 days.
Sep 29, 2026 - Discusses the rise of alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-borne disease, in a rural Kentucky region. Describes the higher risks of contracting the disease for farmworkers and others who work outdoors, symptoms, and managing the disease.
Source: Kentucky Lantern
Sep 3, 2026 - Describes community paramedicine programs funded by the Rural Health Transformation Program in 5 states. Highlighted programs will expand access to care, upgrade equipment, address reimbursement issues, and introduce mobile integrated health programs.
Source: Healthcare Innovation
Aug 12, 2026 - Announces $23.7 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for water infrastructure projects across rural Kentucky.
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture