Aprile Rickert
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Ky. committee finds strong support for medical cannabis – 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
Through town halls, polling and online comments, the committee found many Kentuckians believe cannabis can help with conditions like PTSD. → Read More
Louisville health officials report first West Nile death since 2019 – 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
The health department reports one person has died from mosquito-spread West Nile Virus. Two others have been hospitalized. → Read More
Two-thirds of Ky. counties remain at high risk for COVID-19 – 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
Wastewater testing shows high rates of infection in Jefferson County, and researchers have started sampling for monkeypox and polio. → Read More
Mosquitoes infected with West Nile Virus found in Jefferson County – 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
Louisville health officials report West Nile-infected mosquitoes have been found in seven ZIP codes. No human cases have been detected. → Read More
Judge considers challenge to Ky.’s abortion ban – 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
The case before Judge Perry argues Kentucky's constitution does not allow for the state's near-total abortion ban. → Read More
Clark County extends syringe exchange for two more years – 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
Commissioners voted to extend the county’s syringe services program. It’s part of an overall harm reduction response to the opioid epidemic. → Read More
Most legal abortion access would disappear automatically in Ky. if Roe is overturned – 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
Kentucky is one of three states that will ban abortion automatically, with no extra steps or waiting period, if Roe is overturned. → Read More
Amid formula shortage, Ky. AG warns of scams as organizations offer help – 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
The CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics are offering advice on securing formula. → Read More
Ky. ranks 35th in nation for hospital safety – 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
Of the 59 hospitals ranked in the state, only 11 got As in the spring report from the nonprofit The Leapfrog Group. → Read More
Kentucky abortion law blocked in win for clinics – 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a new state law that led Kentucky’s two remaining abortion clinics to halt the procedure. → Read More
Ky. AG Cameron asks judge not to block new abortion law – 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron has asked a federal judge to deny Planned Parenthood’s request to temporarily block a new abortion measure. → Read More
UPDATED: Ky. legislature overrides veto on 15-week abortion ban, lawsuits announced – 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
The Kentucky legislature has voted to override Governor Andy Beshear’s veto of House Bill 3, the omnibus abortion bill. → Read More
Artist donating proceeds from Breonna Taylor portrait for UofL scholarships – 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
New York based artist Amy Sherald is donating proceeds from her iconic 2020 Breonna Taylor portrait to fund University of Louisville scholarships in Taylor’s name. → Read More
COVID-19 hospital numbers still low in region – 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
Some doctors say they hope vaccinations, boosters and improved treatments will stave off another major surge. → Read More
Ky. Senate committee advances omnibus abortion bill – 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
The sweeping measure would restrict abortion medication, make it harder for minors to terminate a pregnancy and regulate disposal of fetal remains. → Read More
Ind. Gov. Holcomb vetoes bill banning trans girls from girls sports – 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has vetoed HB 1041, which would prevent trans girls from playing sports on girls teams. → Read More
Police still investigating Sunday drive-by shooting – 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
Three men and one woman were injured Sunday during a drive-by shooting at The Seafood lady. A suspect has not been identified. → Read More
Indiana loosens COVID-19 guidance for K-12 schools – 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
Some Southern Indiana K-12 schools will loosen restrictions on contact tracing and masking following Indiana Department of Health COVID-19 guidance. → Read More
Ice on its way to Louisville Thursday – 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
As temperatures drop, Louisville could see up to one-half an inch of ice in some areas with the potential for downed trees and power lines. → Read More
Ice on its way to Louisville Thursday – 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
As temperatures drop, Louisville could see up to one-half an inch of ice in some areas with the potential for downed trees and power lines. → Read More