Don Saelinger: Anyone eligible should line up to receive vaccine, our only hope for return to normal
In the early months of 2020, we physicians, nurses, and other hospital staff entered hospital rooms frequently occupied by patients…
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State sees 43% increase in COVID cases in just one week; Kenton now in red zone; protests at St. E.
The state reported 2,500 new COVID cases Tuesday, seven deaths, and a positivity rate growing to 11.05%. Boone County reported…
Concerns about COVID delta variant drive gas prices to highest of year, Kentucky up five cents on week
Crude oil prices dropped below $70 a barrel at the end of last week in reaction to concerns about the…
Colmon Elridge: Democrats are delivering results despite Republican efforts to stand in the way
Recently, the DNC announced its first-ever “Build Back Better” bus tour, which makes it a great time to evaluate how…
State reaches half-million mark for COVID-19 cases; number of Kyians in hospital continues to rise
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky has now reached the half-million mark in COVID-19 cases, according to information released by…
Joint statement from the presidents of state’s public higher ed institutions on mask-wearing indoors
As presidents of our respective universities and the community and technical college system, we are looking forward to the fall…
Northern Kentucky University requires everyone to wear masks indoors on campus, urges vaccinations
NKU Provost Matt Cecil has announced that the university is requiring that masks be worn indoor on campus for everyone,…
Kentucky by Heart: Offering encouragement to my fellow Kentuckians in some areas that need attention
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist I’ve pretty much always been an encourager, one who strives to help others move forward…
Beshear says K-12 schools should require universal indoor masking following updated CDC guidance
On Thursday during his Team Kentucky Update, Gov. Andy Beshear announced new COVID-19 precautions based on updated guidance from the…
Master Provisions receives grant from Duke Energy Foundation to replenish food supplies
Master Provisions has announced a $9,792 grant award from Duke Energy Foundation for COVID-19 recovery. The Funding will cover increased…
Mac Brown: Political gamesmanship with spending could jeopardize recovery from COVID-19
While Gov. Andy Beshear writes in his editorials that he is effectively reaching across the aisle, truth is, a lot…
Increase in positive coronavirus cases leads to rise in calls for all eligible Kentuckians to get vaccinated
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The continued spike of COVID-19 cases in Kentucky has led Gov. Andy Beshear to strongly…
Bill Straub: Dr. Anthony Fauci isn’t perfect, but Rand Paul and company’s accusatory antics cross the line
I’m tired of morons. Now, by moron, I don’t mean the Curley of the Three Stooges sort who at least…
Kentuckians encouraged to get vaccinated as highly-contagious COVID delta variant spreads across state
Gov. Andy Beshear and Dr. Steven Stack, commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health, provided an update Monday on…
New tools help communities target education, outreach efforts where vaccine hesitancy is highest
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News It’s easy to find your locality’s coronavirus vaccination rate, but what about its vaccine…
Gov. Andy Beshear: Largest budget surplus in history adds to Kentucky’s already-booming economy
For months now, Kentucky’s economy has been heating up and we have seen a slew of positive economic development and…
Kentucky coronavirus cases are nearly double what they were two weeks ago; vaccinations down by half
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News The coronavirus is coming back in Kentucky. The state reported 470 new cases Tuesday,…
Getting your child ready for COVID-19 vaccinations; here’s a checklist for protecting your child
By Mahak Kalra Kentucky Youth Advocates We’ve made a big step towards ending the pandemic with vaccines now available to…
Bean Haus Bakery & Café begins ‘energization’ of neighborhood, brings new life to Covington corner
It was the thin ribbon of smoke twirling upward toward a clear morning sky that caught David Fountain’s eye ……
KY reporting fewer than 200 coronavirus cases per day; number of positive tests below two percent
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News Leading indicators of the pandemic in Kentucky have passed more milestones on a steady…
CDC says rise in hospitalizations among adolescents underscores need for vaccinations in that age group
After decreasing early this year, hospitalizations of adolescents for COVID-19 increased during March and April, illustrating the need for them…
Beshear launches ‘Shot at a Million’ program in effort to encourage Kentuckians to get vaccinated
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A million dollars and full scholarships are all part of Gov. Andy Beshear’s incentive package…