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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 207 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending June 10.

31 people die in Kentucky from Alzheimer's disease in week ending June 24

There were 31 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Kentucky during the week ending June 24, a 34.8% increase over the previous week.

27 people die in Kentucky from diabetes mellitus in week ending June 24

There were 27 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Kentucky during the week ending June 24, no changes from the previous week.

15 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Kentucky during week ending June 17

There were 15 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Kentucky in the week ending June 17, making up 1.6% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

23 people die from kidney disease in Kentucky during week ending June 24

There were 23 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Kentucky in the week ending June 24, making up 2.5% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

ACRU’s West: Kentucky policy on affirmative action 'systematically racist'

Kentucky's policy of allowing affirmative action in areas such as public education and public employment reflects a philosophy that's "systematically racist," the executive director of the American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) said.

15 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Kentucky during week ending June 24

There were 15 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Kentucky in the week ending June 24, making up 1.6% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.

Gov. Beshear Releases 2022 Overdose Fatality Report Marking First Decline in Four Years

On June 15, Gov. Andy Beshear released the 2022 Overdose Fatality Report stating that 2,135 Kentuckians lost their lives to a drug overdose last year.

Attorney General Cameron Announces Prosecution by His Office Results in Indictment of Gavin Perkins for Murder

Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced on June 21 that actions by his office resulted in the indictment of Gavin Perkins, 44, of Louisville, for murder.

Dr. Rand Paul Joins Bipartisan Push to Audit the Pentagon and End Wasteful Spending

Yesterday, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) joined Senators Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) in introducing legislation that would require the Department of Defense (DOD) to finally pass a full, independent audit in fiscal year 2024.

23 people die in Kentucky from kidney disease in week ending June 24

There were 23 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Kentucky during the week ending June 24, a 30.3% decrease from the previous week.

Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Kentucky during week June 10

Kentucky's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending June 10, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

169 people in 45-64 age group in Kentucky are estimated to have died during week ending June 10

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 169 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending June 10.

15 people die in Kentucky from influenza and pneumonia in week ending June 24

There were 15 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Kentucky during the week ending June 24, a 25% increase over the previous week.

McConnell Helps Secure Nearly $2.4 Million to Fight Drug Abuse in Kentucky

By Bluegrass Times Report | Jun 25, 2023

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) will provide $2,375,000 through the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) program to 19 community programs throughout Kentucky.

206 people die from diseases of the heart in Kentucky during week ending June 17