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wlky.com > article > kentucky-childrens-advocacy-day-capitol > 70610495

Kentucky Children's Advocacy Day held at the Capitol

2+ hour, 32+ min ago  (421+ words) There are 20 days left in the 2026 Kentucky Legislative Session. As the day of adjournment nears, advocacy groups are urging members of the general assembly to prioritize children through policy. Kentucky Youth Advocates, a nonprofit, non-partisan organization, hosted the Children's Advocacy…...

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wlky.com > article > how-to-use-tax-refund > 70577236

Getting a bigger tax refund? Here's how to use it wisely

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (508+ words) Tax refunds could be $300 to $1,000 larger this year. Financial experts share how to use that money strategically. For many people, a tax refund is the largest lump sum of cash they will see all year. This filing season, those refunds…...

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wlky.com > article > kentucky-bill-child-care-incentives > 70397928

Kentucky Senate committee advances bill providing child care incentives

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (321+ words) A Senate committee advanced a bill that would pay parents and child care providers when a child is kindergarten ready. Senate Bill 191 was advanced by the Committee on Families and Children. It would establish "The Kentucky Kindergarten Readiness Performance-Based Child…...

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wlky.com > article > bullitt-county-schools-weapon-detection-systems > 70385140

"Overwhelming support": Bullitt County Schools moves forward with weapon detection system plans

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (398+ words) Bullitt County Public Schools is moving forward with plans to install weapon detection systems after results from a survey indicate majority support. The Bullitt County Board of Education is expected to move forward in the next steps of the purchasing…...

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wlky.com > article > kentucky-child-dies-from-flu-2025 > 69889384

Kentucky child dies from the flu, marking first pediatric death of the season

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (256+ words) A Kentucky child has died from the flu, marking the state's first pediatric flu death this season. The Kentucky Department for Public Health confirmed Tuesday a child from Kenton County died from influenza. Health officials say the child had not…...

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wlky.com > article > newborn-babies-norton-hospital-thanksgiving-outfits > 69568602

PHOTOS: Newborn babies at Norton Hospital dressed up in cute Thanksgiving outfits

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (74+ words) New families at Norton Hospital had the chance to celebrate Thanksgiving in a fun way. The Norton staff at the downtown location dressed up newborns in cute and festive outfits for a holiday ... New families at Norton Hospital had the…...

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wlky.com > article > bullitt-county-students-design-anti-bullying-app > 67953481

Bullitt County students helping design new anti-bullying app

5+ mon, 2+ week ago  (453+ words) Bullitt County Public Schools is turning to technology to strengthen student safety, partnering with Louisville-based Slingshot on an artificial intelligence-powered app that helps students report bullying, find resources, and quickly connect with support. "There's a mobile app that is for…...

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wlky.com > article > talking-to-kids-about-violent-events > 66063144

Kids and current events: How to help them deal with what they see around them

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (645+ words) In hardly any time at all, the footage of the horrifying moment when a bullet hit conservative activist Charlie Kirk in the neck cascaded across the internet. Whether seeing it inadvertently or seeking it out, onlookers far from the crowd…...

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wlky.com > article > indianas-child-care-voucher-spark-concern > 66043121

Indiana’s child care voucher cuts spark concern

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (352+ words) The state says cuts will prevent a $225 million deficit, but providers say lower reimbursement rates could adversely impact access to child care. Christal Crady, owner of Little Adventures Child Care in New Albany, said the cuts will have a devastating…...

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wlky.com > article > good-housekeeping-2025-parenting-awards-best-products-kids-babies-caregivers > 65985686

Top parenting products of the year from Good Housekeeping

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (675+ words) Good Housekeeping's Parenting Awards spotlight the best products for babies, kids, and caregivers, tested by experts and real families With so many parenting products on the market, how do you know which ones are really worth your money? The National…...