Beshear sends additional National Guard assistance to hospitals as COVID cases continue to rise
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear announced that more Kentucky National Guard troops as well as AmeriCorps members…
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Kentucky Department of Education offering $100 vaccine incentives to all public school employees
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Lawmakers passed a bill banning a statewide mask mandate in schools in favor of leaving…
Lawmakers override Beshear’s veto of legislation banning statewide mask mandates in schools
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation that would ban statewide mask mandates in Kentucky schools, while allowing local school boards…
Interact survey: 19% in region don’t want vaccine; others can be persuaded by health care providers
Vaccination status has become critical lately to get or stay employed, attend an event or determine if you should quarantine…
Your COVID game plan: With fall sports seasons in high gear, are those packed stadiums really safe?
By Phil Galewitz and Andy Miller Kaiser Health News The college football season is kicking into high gear, the National…
Beshear reports record week for new COVID-19 cases — 30,680; 13,000 in just last four days
Gov. Andy Beshear said Kentucky has recorded more than 13,000 new COVID-19 cases in just four days. The Governor also…
More of region’s kids are getting sick with COVID-19, and pediatricians are worried what lies ahead
By Liam Niemeyer Ohio Valley ReSource For nearly a year and a half, Kaja Lowe didn’t feel comfortable letting her…
Governor Beshear calls special legislative session for Tuesday to extend COVID-19 state of emergency
As COVID-19 cases increase at the fastest growth rate of the pandemic, straining Kentucky hospitals, Gov. Andy Beshear on Saturday…
Joint health committee establishes list for what to expect during Tuesday’s special legislative session
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News As the Kentucky General Assembly prepares to use its new powers in a special…
State reports 5,111 new COVID cases Friday; Kenton, Boone counties in top ten; positivity rate is 13.17%
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today “This is one of the most dangerous times we’ve had in this entire pandemic,” Gov….
The CDC lists pregnancy as a high-risk factor for COVID-19; know the facts about getting vaccinated
By Dr. Wendy Hansen UK Healthcare The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists pregnancy as one high-risk factor…
With schools emptying and hospitals filling, talk of special legislative session escalates in Frankfort
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday that he and legislative leaders are getting closer to a…
Gov. Beshear announces winner of final Shot at a Million sweepstakes: Mary Mattingly of Louisville
The final set of winners in Kentucky’s Shot at a Million sweepstakes, the incentive program to encourage Kentuckians to get…
Governor says we’re in ‘uncharted territory’ on COVID, hitting record highs; hospitals face pressures
Gov. Andy Beshear said hospitalizations have increased every day without exception for the past 42 days, from 239 people July…
Rules set for return of Labor Day weekend Riverfest fireworks celebration in Covington and Devou Park
The City of Covington is putting in place familiar restrictions designed to ensure safety and orderly traffic flow as large…
Beshear honors Health Care Heroes, cites 2,596 new cases, 12.87% positivity; 119 counties RED
As 119 of Kentucky’s 120 counties are now in the ‘red zone,’ Gov. Andy Beshear visited health care heroes at…
Ashley Spaulding: Student debt relief still badly needed as college year begins in Kentucky
As another college year begins amidst a resurging pandemic, new Census data show those struggling the most with student debt…
As COVID-19 spreads rapidly, health departments working with national guard on at-home vaccinations
By Corrine Boyer Ohio Valley Resource On an overcast day in Louisville, two men dressed in scrubs get in a…
Former Kentucky lawmaker Brent Yonts dies from COVID-19 after contracting breakthrough case
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A former longtime member of the Kentucky House of Representatives died on Friday at the…
Gov. Andy Beshear warns another statewide mask mandate could be on horizon as COVID cases mount
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear warned another statewide mask mandate could come as cases of COVID-19 continue…
Beshear warns COVID-19 cases among children at all-time high; process in the works for booster shots
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear warned Tuesday cases of COVID-19 in children are at an all-time high,…
Ryan Quarles: After 18 difficult months, Kyians will have opportunity to come together at 117th State Fair
It’s time. After a year and half of shutdowns and extreme social distancing, Kentucky will have the opportunity to come…