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Kentuckians are mourning the loss of one of the country's preeminent oral historians — former Dean of University of Kentucky Libraries, Terry Birdwhistell.

See the latest winter weather announcement from the University of Kentucky.

Individuals recovering from substance abuse and seeking housing have a new resource to turn to. Josh James has details.

The University of Kentucky will begin offering the bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccines by appointment only at the Blue Box Theater beginning today for all faculty, staff and students. Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the newly authorized bivalent booster targets new variants of the virus, offering more protection heading into the fall and winter seasons.

Every nine minutes, a young child goes to the emergency department because they ingested medicine incorrectly. To bring awareness to the importance of safe medication storage in the home, the Kosair Charities Face It Movement has collaborated with the Kentucky Children's Hospital (KCH) and Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (KIPRC) on a new campaign aimed at preventing these accidental ingestions and keeping children healthy and safe. WUKY's Josh James has the story.

The World Health Organization recently declared monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern as the virus is now spreading throughout North America and Europe where it is not usually found. Lexington confirmed its first case of monkeypox on August 17th. While the risk for Kentuckians remains relatively low, everyone should be vigilant. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to protect yourself and limit the spread. Dr. Greg gets the lowdown from Ilhem Messaoudi, Ph.D., a UK College of Medicine immunology and virology expert who serves as chair of the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics.

Pediatric psychologists with the University of Kentucky offer tips on how to support kids’ mental health as they return to school. WUKY’s Karyn Czar reports.

As the flood waters begin to recede, families, business owners and volunteer cleanup groups will begin to reenter the damaged buildings and start the long cleanup process. Unfortunately, many flood-related injuries and health issues, even death, can occur during the cleanup response. It is critical to remember that although the flood waters may recede, there are a number of hazards to be aware of. Dr. Greg gets health tips from Erin Haynes, Dr.P.H., chair of the Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health in the University of Kentucky College of Public Health.

The University of Kentucky broke ground Monday on a new College of Design, but it won't be housed in a new building. WUKY's Josh James has the story.

The University of Kentucky has officially opened a new state-of-the-art facility dedicated to memory care. WUKY’s Karyn Czar reports.