KY: Community Issues and Volunteering
Kentucky Veterans' caregivers financially overburdened
Veterans Day happens once a year, but all year round, Kentuckians provide care for the veterans they love. According to data from AARP, they spend on …
Kentuckians recognized for work to improve community health
In communities across the state, Kentucky residents are coming up with innovative ways to improve community health. Jeremy Harrell is the founder …
Residentes de KY reconocidos por trabajo para mejorar salud de la comunidad
En comunidades de todo el estado, los residentes de Kentucky están ideando formas innovadoras de mejorar la salud comunitaria. Jeremy Harrell es …
KY Small Towns Find Ways to Increase Walkability
Whitesburg residents have put the finishing touches on a walking trail aimed at increasing outdoor exercise among residents and linking local business…
Trees Bring Hope, Healing for Western Kentucky Tornado Victims
By Toni Riley for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan for Kentucky News Connection for the Public News Service/Daily Yonder Collabora…
Kentucky Veterans Honored for "Still Serving"
Two military veterans were honored this week for their community service at the Kentucky Veterans of the Year annual banquet, hosted by the Epilepsy …
Neighborhood Org Pushes for Economic Development in West Louisville
A pastor and community leader in Louisville is working to boost economic development and raise the quality of life on Louisville's West end. …
Nonprofits Band Together to Help Small Business Flood Recovery
Small businesses that suffered damage or destruction from the recent historic flooding in Eastern Kentucky can get one-on-one assistance as they try t…
As Flood Recovery Continues, KY Kids Face Uncertain Start of School Year
Despite numerous challenges, eastern Kentucky schools and advocacy groups are working to make the upcoming school year as normal as possible and get …
Emergency Loans Available to Eastern KY Small Businesses
Quick-turnaround loans of up to $5,000 are available to small businesses in eastern Kentucky affected by the devastating flooding that has left at lea…
Used Wheelchairs, Assistive Equipment Find New Life in Eastern KY Shop
In Hazard, Kentucky, volunteers are refurbishing used wheelchairs and other assistive equipment, and giving them to community members for free…
KY Cultural Sites See Uptick in Local Interest, Visitation
Amid the pandemic, Kentuckians have shown more interest in local attractions as they stick closer to home, and museums and cultural centers say …