Beshear goes into quarantine on Sunday after security staff member tests positive for COVID-19
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear announced Sunday he and his family have gone into quarantine at the…
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Kentucky reaches weekly record (6,126) for new coronavirus cases with 616 reported Sunday
Gov. Andy Beshear on Sunday updated Kentuckians on the state’s continuing efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). “I…
Reconnected portal kynect to help Kentuckians prepare for state-based benefits exchange in 2022
Taking a major step forward in his commitment to provide quality health care to Kentuckians, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Monday…
Beshear announces extension of mail-in renewal option for certain driver’s licenses in Kentucky
Gov. Andy Beshear, citing the need to help people stay healthy by avoiding crowds during flu season and the continuing…
Beshear urges caution as wildfire hazard season begins Oct. 1; Kentucky outdoor burning law in place
Gov. Andy Beshear and Energy and Environment Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Goodman urged caution as the fall wildfire hazard season in…
Beshear asks coaches to put student health first, urges schools in ‘red zones’ to follow guidance
By Lisa Gillespie and Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News With at least five Kentucky high school football games canceled due…
State program allows Kentuckians to seek outside review if insurer denies treatment, medicine
Kentuckians who disagree with decisions made by their health insurance carrier about the necessity of services, treatments or medication can…
Kentucky Supreme Court hears suit brought by three NKY businesses related to Beshear’s executive orders
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Supreme Court heard oral arguments Thursday on whether Gov. Andy Beshear exceeded his…
Nearly $1 million awarded to teach young Kentuckians parenting responsibilities, finance skills
Eight states, including Kentucky, have been tapped by the Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) at the U.S. Department of…
Beshear reports 805 new COVID cases, 22 deaths: ‘We are all connected,’ ‘must look out for each other’
Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday reported 805 new COVID-19 cases and 22 deaths, bringing the state’s totals to 54,772 cases…
Healthy at Home Eviction Relief Fund website launched; tenants, landlords can seek assistance
Gov. Andy Beshear has announced the launch of the Healthy at Home Eviction Relief Fund website, teamkyhherf.ky.gov, where Kentuckians now…
Fewer cases reported over weekend, but White House report identifies 14 ‘red’ counties, others ‘smoldering’
Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday shared sparse reporting coming in over the holiday — 291 COVID-19 cases and no new…
Kentucky’s COVID cases top 50,000 — adding 906 new cases, 10 deaths; Beshear says ‘take it seriously’
Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday reported that Kentucky’s coronavirus cases have surpassed 50,000 with 906 cases, bringing the total to…
Governor reports 381 new COVID-19 cases; notes overdose awareness, new child care guidance
Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday reported 381 new COVID-19 cases and three deaths, bringing the state’s totals to 48,396 cases…
Virus has spread too much for contact tracing to contain, but tracing can help if people cooperate
By Lisa Gillespie Kentucky Health News In wide swaths of Kentucky, tracing the contacts of people with the coronavirus is…
Commentary: Bipartisan election agreement puts Kentuckians’ health first for this November
By Gov. Andy Beshear and Secretary of State Michael Adams In the midst of a global health pandemic caused by…
Governor orders flags at half-staff today in honor of Corbin soldier killed in Korean War; remains returned
Gov. Andy Beshear ordered flags to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise to sunset today, in honor of a…
Beshear reports 688 COVID-19 cases, 10 deaths; kids’ cases grow; last-mile internet, benefits, more
Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday reported 688 new COVID cases and 10 deaths, bringing the state’s totals to 44,568 cases…
Kentucky Governor’s Scholars celebrate unique, successful 2020 summer program despite COVID-19
The Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program (GSP) recognized 1,020 outstanding Kentucky high school seniors, representing all 120 counties, for completing the…
11 NKY governments get $9.24 million in CARES Act reimbursements for expenses during the pandemic
In collaboration with the Department for Local Government (DLG), Gov. Andy Beshear announced 11 Northern Kentucky governments were approved for…
Beshear reports 390 new COVID-19 cases in Kentucky, three deaths on an underreported Sunday
Gov. Andy Beshear reported 390 new COVID cases and three deaths as of Sunday afternoon, bringing the state’s totals of…
State launches ‘Volunteer Kentucky’ recruitment website to support nonprofit organizations
Gov. Andy Beshear and Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) Cabinet Secretary Eric Friedlander announced many nonprofits now…