Fayette schools Superintendent Manny Caulk, known as champion for students, dies suddenly at 49
Fayette County Schools Superintendent Manny Caulk took temporary medical leave on Nov. 30 to “focus on his health.” He died…
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Al Cross: Governor Beshear needs help with preventive pandemic messaging
It’s rare for a high-ranking official to seek advice publicly, but that’s exactly what Gov. Andy Beshear did Wednesday at…
IT Supply Solutions to invest $1.9M to grow in Independence, will create 15 new full-time jobs
Gov. Andy Beshear congratulated IT Supply Solutions on the company’s nearly $1.9 million planned expansion in Kenton County, which is…
Federal appeals court sides with Beshear, allows order to halting classes at private religious schools
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today A federal appeals court on Sunday morning sided with Gov. Andy Beshear’s order to close…
Beshear reports 5,617 cases, 36 deaths over two days, an ‘alarming’ trend; wear mask at all times
Gov. Andy Beshear announced case information for Thursday and Friday, including the highest number of new daily cases ever reported…
State expands crisis services for Kentuckians at risk of suicide; Pathways CMHC gains accreditation
The Kentucky Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental, and Intellectual Disabilities (DBHDID), an agency of the Cabinet for Health and Family…
Federal judge rules Governor can’t stop in-person classes at private religious schools, grants injunction
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today A federal judge ruled Wednesday that a part of Gov. Andy Beshear’s executive order requiring…
Kentucky Department of Revenue sets maximum homestead exemption at $40,500 for two years
The Kentucky Department of Revenue (DOR) has set the maximum homestead exemption on real estate owned by qualified individuals at…
Richard Nelson: Beshear keeps casinos open while closing schools, restaurants, churches, and more
Gov. Andy Beshear issued more executive orders on Wednesday in response to a rise in COVID-19 cases throughout the Commonwealth….
Secretary of State Adams gets encouragement from county clerk survey for election reforms
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Secretary of State Michael Adams has more support in his effort to have some of…
Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs applications for summer program accepted until Jan. 25
The Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs (GSE), a residential summer program where Kentucky teens focus on product innovation and business model design,…
Kentucky higher education to receive additional $20M in CARES Act funding; officials revising guidelines
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that Kentucky colleges and universities will avoid state budget cuts this fiscal year while also receiving…
Contract to repair, reopen Brent Spence: Kokosing Construction to have bridge open by Dec. 23
Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray announced the awarding of a contract to Kokosing Construction Co. to repair and reopen the…
Jim Claypool Art and Conservation Writing contests open to students of all ages in Kentucky
Students of all ages can explore Kentucky’s mighty oaks through this year’s Jim Claypool Art and Conservation Writing contests. The…
State inspectors start work on Brent Spence Bridge; Beshear, Gray make closed bridge a priority
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Secretary Jim Gray spent Thursday at the Brent Spence Bridge, signaling the importance of reopening the…
Beshear reports 2,342 cases, 18 deaths, 8.29 percent positivity; follow red county recommendations
Gov. Andy Beshear announced 94 red zone counties and implored Kentuckians to follow red zone recommendations and school recommendations, as…
Brent Spence, Suspension Bridge closed, traffic diverted; Knockelmann declares State of Emergency
Local traffic is at best a “nightmare” as the local drivers as well as heavy pass-through traffic has been re-routed…
KYTC launches virtual state traffic school, graduated driver licensing courses; in-person classes halted
Following red zone reduction recommendations to help combat the spread of COVID-19, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Division of Driver…
Al Cross: Republicans cement Frankfort power; will they overreach?
Well, that was a whoopin’. Tuesday’s election was a political disaster for Kentucky Democrats, and it has the makings of…
With 1,986 new cases, 9 deaths reported Saturday, Gov. says Kentuckians must take action against virus
Gov. Andy Beshear on Saturday reported the second-highest number of new daily COVID-19 cases (1,986) since the pandemic began. The…
Kentucky now boasts nearly 10 million aging barrels of Bourbon and distilled spirits, fuels state economy
Kentucky Bourbon continues to fuel the Commonwealth’s economy with nearly 10 million barrels of Bourbon and other distilled spirits aging…
Kentucky Office of Highway Safety encourages motorists to drive safely this Halloween, share road
This Halloween, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) Office of Highway Safety is partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…