Beshear reports decreasing COVID cases, vaccines coming for kids under 11, urges boosters for qualified
Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on the state’s COVID-19 vaccination rate, as well as Kentucky’s declining test positivity rate and…
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Family Nurturing Center gets grant to help children impacted by parental addiction get the help they need
Gov. Andy Beshear and Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet Secretary Kerry Harvey announced $188,784 in grant funding to the…
Kentucky’s state-based health exchange, kynect, to reopen for enrollment beginning November 1
Gov. Andy Beshear announced kynect, Kentucky’s state-based health insurance exchange will reopen for enrollment beginning Nov. 1, allowing access to…
KYTC launching permanent mail-in renewal program for expiring driver’s licenses, state IDs
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is launching a service to expand options for Kentuckians to renew their state driver’s licenses…
Lt. Dale Brown among the names added to Fallen Firefighters Memorial; flags at half staff today
Late Covington Fire Lt. Dale Brown was among 14 firefighters statewide whose names were added to the Kentucky Fallen Firefighters…
Governor shares Rep. McDaniel’s concerns about $15 million state spent on Unity Aluminum project
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear says he shares the same concerns as lawmakers about the $15 million…
More than 300 NKY spring high school graduates named Senator Jeff Green Scholars by KHEAA
The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) has named 305 spring 2021 high school graduates from Northern Kentucky as Senator…
Governor honors 14 heroes, including NKY’s Dale Brown, with names on Fallen Firefighters Memorial
Gov. Andy Beshear remembered 14 “selfless heroes” who died in the line of duty, as their names were added to…
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…
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…