Pandemic metrics continue to fall in Kentucky, but state’s infection rate remains one of the highest
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News Two major measures of the pandemic in Kentucky, new cases of the novel coronavirus…
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Timothy Lonesky: COVID-19 pandemic underscores the need to put Kentucky’s patients first
As a rheumatologist, I work with patients every day who are suffering from complex, chronic conditions, such as arthritis and…
COVID-19 Health Issues Survey shows most adults in region are following safety recommendations
As Greater Cincinnati continues to work to reduce the incidence of COVID-19, adherence to public health guidelines will be key….
Requesting to testify before Ky. lawmakers gets easier as LRC launches online application process
It is more convenient than ever for Kentuckians to request to testify before a legislative committee during the current session…
CPE calls on educators across Ky. to take steps to shore up college enrollment after significant decline
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education is calling on education leaders across the state to take decisive steps to combat…
This Week at the Capitol: Lawmakers hit the ground running in session’s second half, override six vetoes
If last month’s quick start to the General Assembly’s 2021 session wasn’t enough to show that lawmakers were serious about…
CPE data shows college graduation, retention rates continue to climb; costs remain steady across state
Despite a spring semester marred by COVID-19, graduation and retention rates continued to climb at Kentucky’s public universities last year,…
Newport extends COVID-19 Financial Assistance Program; eligible businesses can get grant
The City of Newport’s COVID 19 Financial Assistance Program was created in November 2020 in response to impacts during the…
Prichard Committee survey: Parents changing job status due to childcare issues; investment needed
In a survey of more than 1,400 Kentucky families, more than 45% of respondents indicated that they have had to…
State reports 1,768 cases, 35 deaths, 8.82% positivity; Kenton had 63 cases, Campbell 50, Boone 49
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Daily figures on COVID-19 all saw decreases on Sunday, including new cases, deaths, the number…
Kentucky a pandemic hot spot in mid-January; deaths spiked, but COVID-19 hospital admissions fell
Kentucky was a pandemic hot spot in the week covered by the first White House Coronavirus Task Force report from the new Biden…
Commentary: General Assembly session offers chance to explore new avenues for criminal justice
The year 2020 was a trying time for the Commonwealth. COVID-19 forced us to reconsider what was important and adjust…
Proclaiming Hunger Free Day, Beshear donates nearly $16K from inaugural fund to Feeding Kentucky
Gov. Andy Beshear signed a proclamation declaring January 28 as Hunger Free Day in Kentucky and made a surprise donation…
Beshear reports 2,250 COVID cases, 27 deaths; major funding for hospitals and faster vaccinations
Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on increased funding for Kentucky hospitals and reported 2,250 new COVID cases and 27 deaths….
Kentucky reports 3,096 new COVID-19 cases, 32 deaths; positivity is below 12%
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Kentucky reported 3,096 new COVID-19 cases – more than a thousand less than last Saturday…
University of Kentucky pharmacist busting myths about COVID-19 vaccine to separate fact from fiction
By Mallory Olson University of Kentucky Over the past year, a novel, highly contagious virus has spread across the world….
Commentary: General Assembly shows lack of leadership prioritizing anti-abortion legislation
By Tamarra Wieder and Jackie McGranahan Once again, we find ourselves at the beginning of a legislative session with house…
AAA: National gas price average rising to pre-pandemic levels despite plummeting demand
At $2.31, the national gas price average is at its highest in 10 months. Pump prices have increased, despite gas…
Gov. Andy Beshear: Relief needed now for small businesses, workers harmed by COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 has hit us hard. It has taken the lives of far too many and it has upended our economy,…
State reports 4,240 new COVID cases, 20 deaths, 12.3% positivity — ‘the war has taken a toll’
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today It was another big day for new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, with nearly 20,000…
Gov. Beshear reports highest-ever daily cases, 5,742 cases, 34 deaths; need ‘centralized effort’
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the highest-ever daily report of COVID-19 cases in the Commonwealth and the highest positivity rate —…
Ben Chandler: State’s poor health rankings are caution flag; don’t let virus keep you from doctor
A new state-by-state comparison of the nation’s health ranks Kentucky near the bottom in a variety of significant categories. Though…