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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After 11-year litigation, Ky. to receive $300 million in damages from Poker Stars internet gambling site
Flutter Entertainment, the parent company of PokerStars internet gambling site, has agreed to pay the Commonwealth of Kentucky $300 million…
KHEAA money tip for students: What students need to know about interest rates when borrowing
If Kentucky students are considering borrowing money, they should do their homework on interest rates. The time students spend learning…
KYTC makes final Statewide Transportation Improvement Program Plan available online
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has released the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) for fiscal years 2021 through 2024. The…
Governor implores Kentuckians to ‘do better’ as he reports 5,133 new COVID cases and 45 deaths;
Gov. Andy Beshear implored Kentuckians “to do better” as he cited 5,133 new COVID cases on Friday — and 45…
Kentucky is third in nation for new COVID cases, has 13.7% positivity rate; Governor urges vaccinations
Gov. Andy Beshear said Kentucky currently ranks third in the nation for the highest number of new daily COVID-19 cases…
Three Northern Kentuckians among Gov. Andy Beshear’s latest board, commission appointments
Gov. Andy Beshear has made the following appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions: Beshear has appointed the following as members…
Churchill Downs, dignitaries celebrate construction milestone for new Turfway Park $145m project
Churchill Downs Incorporated celebrated the topping off of Turfway Park Racing & Gaming Friday as part of the Company’s $145…
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….
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…
Beshear announces multistate human trafficking sting resulting in rescue of 21 victims, 46 arrests
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A multistate human trafficking sting called Operation United Front, which included 29 law enforcement agencies…
Stivers says legislature may allow school districts to determine mask policy, rather than follow state board
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News The Kentucky General Assembly may well let local school officials decide mask policy, rather…
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…
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…
Kentucky Supreme Court reverses decision on executive orders in major legal defeat for Beshear
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear was handed a huge legal defeat by the Kentucky Supreme Court unanimously…
More than 18,000 Kentuckians to receive industry-specific training through Bluegrass State Skills Corp.
Gov. Andy Beshear this week highlighted progress in the commonwealth’s mission of maintaining, developing and retaining its world-class workforce, further…
Governor’s Scholars Program celebrates completion of 39th summer program for Ky. high school seniors
The Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program (GSP) recognized 1,047 Kentucky high school seniors, representing 118 counties, for completing the 39th summer…
Amazon celebrates the beginning of operations at new $1.5 billion air cargo facility at CVG
Amazon celebrated the beginning operations at its 2,000-job, $1.5 billion air cargo hub at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)…
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…
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…
Governor Beshear to speak at upcoming NKY Chamber Government Form — outdoors — at new Covington Plaza Aug. 18
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) will host Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear at its next Government Forum Series…