Aug 29 Environment Two Western Kentucky Streams Listed as Impaired The Kentucky Division of Water has released reports detailing the levels of pollution in two western Kentucky streams. Division of Water spokeswoman Allison Fleck says Clarks River and Cypress Creek are contaminated, but the division isn’t sure exactly where the E. coli is coming from. “The bacteria pollution comes from septic tanks that are not […] By Erica Peterson Aug 29 Environment Two Western Kentucky Streams Listed as Impaired Erica Peterson
Jun 2 Environment Antibiotic Use in Cattle May Spawn Drug-Resistant Bacteria The World Health Organization still isn’t sure where the rare strain of E. coli that’s spreading across Europe came from, but some believe it may have been spurred by the overmedication of cattle. And there are lots of cattle in Kentucky—more than any other state east of the Mississippi. At a farm in Oldham County, […] By Erica Peterson Jun 2 Environment Antibiotic Use in Cattle May Spawn Drug-Resistant Bacteria Erica Peterson
Jul 18 Environment Attention Carnivores: Meat Safety News! Here's a rundown of the latest news, as well as the latest government and business actions when it comes to meat and food supply safety. By Kristin Espeland Jul 18 Environment Attention Carnivores: Meat Safety News! Kristin Espeland
Jul 16 Local News E. coli Reported In Kentucky An E. coli outbreak that began in Michigan and Ohio now includes one case each in Kentucky, Indiana and New York. The cases are thought to be related to ground beef that was recalled by the Kroger company this month. By Gabe Bullard Jul 16 Local News E. coli Reported In Kentucky Gabe Bullard