Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of July.
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🏘️ Community
Philip Case, former State Journal editor, is launching 'Phil-ing In,' a series where he will volunteer at local organizations and document his firsthand experiences.
He will tour various volunteer sites over the coming months to help residents find ways to get involved locally.
🌲 Environment
Frankfort's Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) has been retired as an official climate site due to unresolved power issues and has been offline since June 2025.
The system will transition to an AWOS by summer 2027 to keep providing critical data for pilots and local airport operations.
🏛️ Government
State lawmakers are weighing a version of Ryan’s Law — a proposal that would allow medical cannabis for end-of-life care and expand treatment options for patients.
The idea is now under review during the legislative session in Frankfort.
🏥 Health
Federal health officials have linked lettuce from Mexico to cyclospora infections, prompting Taco Bell in Kentucky and four other states to remove shredded iceberg lettuce while switching to a new supplier within 24 hours.
Consumers are advised to avoid prewashed lettuce & follow food safety practices.
Officials from the Kentucky Department for Public Health are investigating nearly 200 cyclosporiasis cases, with 108 confirmed including nine in Fayette County.
The FDA is examining a possible link to lettuce processed by Taylor Farms used at some local Taco Bell restaurants.
Kentucky officials enacted a law inspired by a Richmond man's near-death experience to require medical teams to pause organ donation procedures if a patient shows signs of life.
The measure took effect Wednesday and aims to protect donor wishes (House Bill 510).
Federal health officials warned consumers in Kentucky not to eat shredded iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell after testing linked it to a cyclospora outbreak in five states.
The chain removed the ingredient and will use lettuce from a different supplier within 24 hours.
State health officials reported a surge in cyclosporiasis cases with 192 reports, 108 confirmed & 7 hospitalizations by July 15.
Investigations with federal partners are ongoing to find the source as annual cases normally total about 35.
📰 Lifestyle
Buffalo Trace launches Camp Buffalo Trace, a summer camp for adults featuring bourbon education and luxury overnight camping at the historic distillery.
An online sweepstakes (200 spots available for day and overnight experiences) is open until July 21.
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