Federal appeals court sides with Beshear, allows order to halt classes at private religious schools
By Mark Maynard
Kentucky Today
A federal appeals court on Sunday morning sided with Gov. Andy Beshear’s order to close religious private schools and others in the state as the coronavirus rages in Kentucky.
The U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati granted Beshear’s request to temporarily...
Spider bite: Experienced Richmond stings No. 10 Kentucky in Rupp Arena with 76-64 upset
By Keith Taylor
Kentucky Today
Kentucky head coach John Calipari can finally forget about Evansville. Now he has another loss that will haunt him for the rest of the season.
Slightly more than a year...
More sick staff, fewer beds in rural hospitals as COVID-19 continues spread through region
By Corinne Boyer
Ohio Valley ReSource
Dr. Kirk Tucker, chief clinical officer of Adena Health Systems in Chillicothe, Ohio, said a week before Thanksgiving that the health system’s three hospitals in...
Ark Encounter and Creation Museum offer Christmas programs at top religious themed attractions in U.S.
On select dates through December 30, Answers in Genesis will once again host its spectacular outdoor Christmas programs at the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum. This year’s events feature new ways...
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LG&E and KU crews continue to offer support to fellow utilities during unprecedented year
When Mother Nature packs a punch, leaving downed power lines and damaged equipment in the wake, utilities – including Louisville Gas and Electric Company... - More »
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Federal appeals court sides with Beshear, allows order to halt classes at private religious schools
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today A federal appeals court on Sunday morning sided with Gov. Andy Beshear’s order to close religious private schools and... - More »
- Attorney General Daniel Cameron responds to Governor's appeal of federal court ruling
- Kentucky Board of Agriculture promotes Dr. Katie Flynn to State Veterinarian; Dr. Alex Hagan as deputy
- Crews working around the clock to complete repair work to Brent Spence Bridge by December 23
- Department of Labor to end extended unemployment insurance payments to more than 4,700 Kentuckians
- Kentucky Christian schools, parents file briefs in support of lawsuit against Beshear school closures
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Diabetes: It’s preventable but a leading cause of death; know warning signs, make lifestyle changes
First of a 3-part series By Maridith Yahl KyForward reporter Type 2 diabetes was the 7th leading cause of death in the United States in 2017, according... - More »
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Georgetown College faculty and staff help needy families in Scott County during Thanksgiving
As a proud member of the Georgetown/Scott County community, Georgetown College strives to be a good steward and to help those in need. This Thanksgiving,... - More »
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Digital divide means Ky. kids risk falling behind, especially as pandemic limits in-person instruction
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service More than 1 in 3 students of color in the Commonwealth, and 30% of all students, lacked adequate technology at home... - More »
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Van Lith, Evans combine for 40 points as Louisville women post 101-58 win over EKU on Sunday
Hailey Van Lith and Dana Evans each scored 20 points on Sunday as Louisville coasted to a 101-58 victory over Eastern Kentucky at the KFC Yum! Center. Van... - More »
- Spider bite: Experienced Richmond stings No. 10 Kentucky in Rupp Arena with 76-64 upset
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Beshear reports 2,803 new cases, 11 deaths, thanks every Kentuckian who stepped up to battle virus
Gov. Andy Beshear thanked every Kentuckian who sacrificed for each other and rose to the challenge of battling COVID-19 together during the Thanksgiving... - More »
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- Federal judge rules Governor Andy Beshear can’t stop in-person classes at private religious schools
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More sick staff, fewer beds in rural hospitals as COVID-19 continues spread through region
By Corinne Boyer Ohio Valley ReSource Dr. Kirk Tucker, chief clinical officer of Adena Health Systems in Chillicothe, Ohio, said a week before Thanksgiving... - More »
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Ark Encounter and Creation Museum offer Christmas programs at top religious themed attractions in U.S.
On select dates through December 30, Answers in Genesis will once again host its spectacular outdoor Christmas programs at the Ark Encounter and Creation... - More »
- Christmas arrives early as TwinSpires player turns 20 cents into $300K at Churchill Downs on Thanksgiving
- Bake-A-Long keeps 4-H’ers in the kitchen during pandemic, returning normalcy to everyday life
- Murray writer, KyForward columnist releases latest book, the spoken word opera, The Way Home
- Have delicious, delectable, healthy Thanksgiving -- there are tasty and nutritious alternatives to enjoy
- Kentucky by Heart: Giving thanks for the people who have made a positive, lasting impact on my life
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Lexington hospital leaders: The community must take action now to contain spread of COVID-19
By William G. Sisson, Bruce Tassin and Mark Newman, MD Special to KyForward The number of COVID-19 cases in our community is rapidly rising, and our hospital... - More »
- Billy Reed: Sports world must get over entitlement, protect fans and players by taking virus seriously
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- Bill Straub: The Donny Show is a four-star laugh riot, and the funny thing is Republicans can't count
- Richard Nelson: Beshear keeps casinos open while closing schools, restaurants, churches, and more
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