Beshear reports record 2,198 Kyians hospitalized with COVID; cases grow to record numbers in a week
Gov. Andy Beshear said a record 2,198 Kentuckians are hospitalized with COVID-19 and 56 new COVID-19 deaths were reported in…
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Three FEMA strike teams arrive in Kentucky to assist with record COVID-19 cases; backup for ambulances
Gov. Andy Beshear said three Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) strike teams he requested arrived in Kentucky Friday to assist…
Al Cross: Legislators get the power they wanted; now they must use it wisely and show courage
Permanent federal approval for one coronavirus vaccine Monday should have eliminated the arguments of some sadly misled, vaccine-hesitant Americans that…
Aggressive delta variant is deadly; unvaccinated at greatest risk, Governor says; hospital cases on rise
During his weekly Team Kentucky update Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear said Kentucky’s economic momentum continues to build as more Kentuckians…
Al Cross: Some Republicans sacrifice science on the altar of politics — and, here we are, on the brink of crisis
The pandemic has returned, perhaps stronger than ever, and the politics of it are more deadly than ever. Americans are…
The focus is on keeping kids safe at school, as Gov. Beshear mandates mask-wearing in all schools
Gov. Andy Beshear has signed an executive order requiring everyone in a public and private school to wear masks inside…
Beshear urges broadband providers to submit proposals for expansion of internet around the state
Gov. Andy Beshear called upon broadband providers to complete their applications and submit proposals that support the state’s expansion of…
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…
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…