Beshear reports 797 new COVID-19 cases on Friday; new steps coming if numbers don’t decrease
Gov. Andy Beshear reported the second-highest daily total (797) of new cases of the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in Kentucky…
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Jason Bailey: Kentucky’s senators must agree to adequate federal aid for state to survive recession
A couple months ago, some public officials and corporate lobbyists began eagerly calling for states to reopen rapidly as the…
Governor reports 611 new COVID cases, seven deaths; he urges habits that will defeat the virus
Gov. Andy Beshear reported 611 new COVID cases and seven deaths as of Thursday afternoon — another day for the…
Bill Straub: Rand Paul objects to Trump’s Gestapo but then wants Dr. Fauci to be more optimistic
In The Sound of Music, that wholesome hash of low-brow entertainment produced on both stage and screen, a waddle of…
Dr. Scottie Day: Reopening schools safely requires careful planning — here are guidelines to consider
As we continue into unchartered waters during the coronavirus pandemic, reopening schools safely requires careful planning. Many schools are overcrowded…
COVID-19 pandemic forces Louisville law students to shift prestigious internships to hybrid model
By Stuart Esrock University of Louisville Even as the COVID-19 crisis squeezed millions of jobs out of the market, many…
Beshear sounds alarm that virus is spreading; issues travel advisory, reinstitutes guidance on crowd sizes
Gov. Andy Beshear warned the COVID virus is spreading as the Commonwealth faces a significant uptick in new cases and…
Beshear reports 583 new COVID cases, 9 deaths; ‘it’s a dangerous time and we have to be careful’
Gov. Andy Beshear reported on Saturday that there were 583 new cases of COVID in Kentucky and 9 new deaths….
‘No mask, no service’ as Covington bars, restaurants aim to protect staff, keep local economy open
“We don’t want to go backward.” As the number of COVID-19 cases steadily rises across the country and some governors…
Rocky Adkins: Beshear rebuilding unemployment after years of cuts designed to fail Kentucky workers
My fellow Kentuckians deserve better than an unemployment office that has been starved of funding for years and a system…
Horizon League postpones fall sports until October; includes league and non-conference games
The Horizon League announced Thursday that the start of fall sports competition will be postponed until Oct. 1, prioritizing the…
Calipari urges Kentuckians to wear a mask, follow the science; SEC postpones start of several fall sports
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today The recent increase in COVID-19 cases has created concern about the upcoming season, but John…
Secretary of State Michael Adams puts out APB for poll workers in Kentucky for November election
Secretary of State Michael Adams is putting out an APB for poll workers for the November election. “Like most Kentuckians,…
Keven Moore: Cycling has increased during COVID-19 pandemic, and so have the safety risks
As a pre-teen and teenager growing up in the 1970s before my first car, my bicycle was the most valued…
Gateway Community & Technical College to offer fall classes in variety of formats beginning Aug. 17
Fall term classes at Gateway Community & Technical College will be offered in a variety of formats (barring any further…
‘A wake-up call,’ Beshear says, reporting 576 cases, 6 deaths; Boone has 22 cases, Kenton 19, Campbell 9
Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday updated Kentuckians on the state’s ongoing efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) as…
Daily Yonder: Due to pandemic, 2020 Census rural count has become even more challenging
By Donna Kallner Special to the NKyTribune For most people, replying to the 2020 Census is surprisingly quick and easy….
Jan Hillard: Reopening schools and lessons learned from spring shutdown; schools face a dilemma
As Fall approaches, school districts, parents, students, and elected officials are struggling with the question of re-opening schools amidst the…
Teachers are confused, concerned and fearful as they contemplate the new school year amid COVID pandemic
Kentucky Health News Perhaps unlike any previous school year, teachers are looking to 2020-21 with dread. On top of their…
Kenton County Public Library offering variety of services — and some new rules to keep patrons safe
Kenton County Public Library officials are offering both express in-person service and online options during the current health crisis. There…
Beshear reports 426 new COVID-19 cases, eight deaths; urges wearing masks to stop the spread
Gov. Andy Beshear re-emphasized the importance of wearing face coverings in many situations to protect Kentucky lives and the economy…
Supreme Court cancels in-person bar exams in 2020 as precaution, announces remote bar exam Oct. 5-6
The Supreme Court of Kentucky has entered amended order 2020-50 canceling the July 28-29 and Sept. 30-Oct. 1 bar examinations…