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Child death toll rises from flu in US, breaking grim records

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The child death toll from flu rose again this week as cases of super flu continued to surge across more than a dozen states.

The nationwide tally ticked up to nine, with health officials in Ohio and Kentucky reporting their states' first pediatric flu deaths.

"It's not too late to get a flu vaccine. It could prevent you or your loved ones from getting seriously ill," Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff said in a statement.

Officials in Kentucky said a child who had passed away from flu in Kenton County had not received this year's vaccine. The Kentucky child has also not been identified.

Wall at Latonia grade school shows unstable crack

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Latonia Elementary School will need some major repairs to its gym. The roof partially collapsed overnight on New Year's Eve. An exterior wall has a large crack. No word, but it seems unlikely the building will be allowed for occupancy until the roof and wall are repaired.

Possible measles exposure at Ark, Dry Ridge hotel

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Health officials have identified potential measles exposures in Grant County, Kentucky. An unvaccinated, out-of-state traveler stayed at the Holiday Inn in Dry Ridge from December 28 to 30, 2025 and visited the Ark Encounter on December 29, 2025. Measles is a highly contagious respiratory virus that can cause serious health complications, especially in young children.

Customers turn on Publix after huge price increases

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A photo of the package showed the meat priced at a jaw-dropping $61.49, or $49.99 per pound. 'This is criminal,' the customer wrote.

They continued: 'Not only is this meat mediocre, it's ridiculously priced. What the hell, Publix?!

Licking River Bridge closing in a few days until new one opens in 2028

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Closure expected the week of January 12, 2026. A specific date/time ahead of the closure.

The bridge will be closed to all road users (vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists) through Summer 2028.

Vehicle traffic can detour using the Girl Scout Bridge between Covington and Newport, the Brent Spence Bridge, Clay Wade Bailey Bridge or the Taylor Southgate Bridge.

New study reveals alarming trend unfolding at grocery stores

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It found that "over 80 percent [of respondents] said food costs more, and 55 percent of families said it's harder to afford the amount and quality of food they need."

Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes

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Some families grapple with insurance costs that are doubling, tripling or more. On average, the more than 20 million subsidized enrollees in the Affordable Care Act program are seeing their premium costs rise by 114% in 2026.

Last year, after Republicans cut more than 1 trillion dollars in federal health care and food assistance with Trump's big tax and spending cuts bill, Democrats repeatedly called for the subsidies to be extended.

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