Eagle Country 99.3

Lawrenceburg, IN Sunny intervals 88°

Search Eagle Country 99.3

REPORT: Overdose Deaths Up In Northern Kentucky

Monday, July 30, 2018 at 10:32 AM

By Travis Thayer @TheTravisThayer

The 2017 Kentucky Overdose Fatality Report was recently released by the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy.

(Undated) - Kentucky overdose fatalities increased in 2017.

According to the 2017 Kentucky Overdose Fatality Report by the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy, overdose deaths totaled 1,565 a year ago - up from 1,404 in 2016.

Despite overdose deaths going up, heroin overdoses fell 34 percent from 2016. However, Fentanyl deaths increased 47 percent in 2017.

Locally, Kenton County ranked second for the most overdose deaths per capita. Boone and Kenton counties also ranked in the top five for most heroin-related overdoses, fentanyl-related overdoses and a combination of both.

Read the full report at https://odcp.ky.gov

More from Local News

UPDATE: Aberdeen Pate Water Lifts Water Boil Advisory

The advisory had been in effect since Tuesday.
Slip Repair Project to Close North Hogan Road

The project is expected to take three months to complete.
Phone Scam Reported in Dearborn County

Scammers are spoofing the Dearborn County Dispatch phone number.
Governor DeWine Signs Bill Requiring AEDs in Ohio Schools

The new Ohio law is supported by the NFL.
Indiana State Police Investigating Fatal Shooting in Switzerland Co.

The incident took place at a home on Searcy Road.
Unexcused Day Action Steps Released for New School Attendance Program

The program aims to reduce absenteeism and truancy in Lawrenceburg, Rising Sun, South Dearborn and Sunman-Dearborn schools.

Out & About

Veterans Events & Community Bulletin Board

Events

Bingo
Lawrenceburg American Legion every Wednesday at 6:00
Jul 27, 2024 at Lawrenceburg American Legion Post #239
Treasure Hunt
Friday at 7:00, Lawrenceburg American Legion
Jul 27, 2024 at Lawrenceburg American Legion Post #239
The Big Gun Show, September 14, 2024
On sale now at Lawrenceburg American Legion S.A.L. Post 239
Jul 27, 2024 at Lawrenceburg American Legion Post #239

UPDATE: Aberdeen Pate Water Lifts Water Boil Advisory

The advisory had been in effect since Tuesday.

Slip Repair Project to Close North Hogan Road

The project is expected to take three months to complete.

Phone Scam Reported in Dearborn County

Scammers are spoofing the Dearborn County Dispatch phone number.

EC Student-Athletes Participate at IHSAA Student Leadership Conference

The event is ongoing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Longtime South Dearborn Baseball Coach Announces Retirement

The Knights will have a new head coach for the first time in nearly three decades.

One-Way Electronic Communication Approved for High School Softball

The rule change takes effect in 2025.

On Air

Rick Bernius playing
Tanya Tucker - Two Sparrows In A Huricane

Exile Hang on to Your Heart 7:03

Fox News Fox News National Newscast 7:02

Keith Urban and Miranda Lambert We Were Us 6:59

Diamond Rio Love A Little Stronger 6:56