State sees largest number of new COVID-19 cases in six months; Boone County now in Red Zone
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today On Wednesday, Kentucky saw its largest number of new COVID-19 cases in six months, with…
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State has re-instituted mask mandate for Executive Branch employees, visitors to state office buildings
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today As the number of COVID-19 cases in Kentucky continue to grow at an increasing rate,…
Governor, local officials open Dollar General 300-job distribution center in Walton, a $65m investment
In celebrating the opening of a Dollar General distribution center and the 300 distribution and private-fleet jobs it will bring…
Gov. Beshear makes appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions
Gov. Andy Beshear has made the following appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions: • Kevin Woosley to the vacancy in…
Finalists identified to design permanent COVID memorial on Capitol grounds; committee sought
The finalists have been chosen to design a permanent memorial on the state Capitol grounds to honor the thousands of…
Beshear appoints boards, commissions, including university boards; NKyians among appointees
Gov. Andy Beshear has made the following appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions: University of Kentucky Board of Trustees •…
Reminder: Deadline is tonight to sign up for Shot at a Million — a chance to win $1million, scholarships
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Tonight at 11:59 p.m. eastern time is the deadline to register for the first drawing…
Beshear presents ceremonial checks for school safety funding to Kenton, Campbell counties
Gov. Andy Beshear announced plans in April to invest $23 million to improve highway safety near schools, protecting students, educators…
Beshear signs order allowing student athletes ‘fair compension’ for use of name, image, likeness
After talking with higher education and legislative leaders in the Commonwealth, Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order Thursday allowing…
Beshear unveils incentive to get Kyians back to work and off unemployment; offers childcare assistance
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday unveiled his incentive package – a one-time $1,500 payment –…
State’s economy resurging from COVID challenges and positioned for sustainability, says Governor
At the midway point of 2021, Kentucky’s year-to-date new location and expansion announcements show an economy resurging from the challenges…
2,058,029 Kyians have ‘miracle vaccine,’ says Beshear; Boone County in top five with 52%
Gov. Andy Beshear announced Tuesday that 2,058,029 people have received at least their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in…
Governor to update mask mandate based on CDC guidance; 767 new cases, 4 deaths, 3.02% positivity
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear said Kentucky’s mask mandate will be updated to reflect the Centers for…
Beshear reports 1,882,396 Kyians vaccinated; 758 new COVID cases, 23 deaths, 3.15% positivity
Gov. Andy Beshear announced 1,882,396 people have received at least their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in Kentucky. “No…
State to receive $2.1 billion from American Rescue Plan Act, state receipts surge in April, set records
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the commonwealth is receiving $2.183 billion from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 for the…
Beshear reports 167 cases, 10 deaths, says 1,875,554 Kyians vaccinated; aims to lift restrictions May 28
Gov. Andy Beshear announced more than 80% of Kentuckians 65 and older have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose….
Beshear reports 1,760,933 Kyians are vaccinated; 723 new COVID cases, 4 deaths, 3.22% positivity
Gov. Andy Beshear wished all Kentuckians a happy Derby weekend and announced 1,760,933 Kentuckians have received at least their first…
Beshear lifts some mask restrictions, reports 213 new cases, 4 deaths, 3.15% positivity; get vaccinated now
Gov. Andy Beshear announced 1,726,346 Kentuckians have received at least their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. The Governor said…
Beshear reports 489 cases, 22 deaths, 3.21% positivity — wants more young people vaccinated
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today While the number of new cases of COVID-19 as well as Kentucky’s positivity rate declined…
Governor reports 628 new cases, 5 deaths, variant cases in younger people; ‘We need to get vaccinated’
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear once again urged Kentuckians to get vaccinated against COVID-19, especially with the…
Beshear urges every eligible Kyian to get the COVID vaccine; reports 785 cases, 7 deaths, 3.39% positivity
Gov. Andy Beshear encouraged all Kentuckians 16 and older to sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment so the Commonwealth…
Beshear reports 609 new COVID cases, 7 deaths, 3.44% positivity; says 1,672,364 Kyians vaccinated
Gov. Andy Beshear said at least 1,672,364* Kentuckians have received at least their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. He…