Gov. Andy Beshear reports 93 news cases of coronavirus Tuesday, three additional deaths
By Tom Latek
Kentucky Today
Ninety-three new cases of the coronavirus were reported in Kentucky on Wednesday, bringing the number to 680, and two deaths have been confirmed with an unconfirmed third one, making the total 20.
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the new numbers during his daily press conference...
UK’s Stoops keeping focus on people, safety of players’ families during COVID-19 pandemic
With how quickly things were changing, University of Kentucky football head coach Mark Stoops could see the writing on the wall.
His team was in its final days in Lexington before spring break and news...
Lawmakers returning to Frankfort to pass budget, other bills; some possible health-related measures
By Melissa Patrick
Kentucky Health News
As lawmakers head back to Frankfort to pass a budget — and other bills, despite Gov. Andy Beshear’s repeated request that they pass only a budget and...
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals rules in favor of Holly and David Schulkers in suit against social workers
By Judy Clabes
KyForward Correspondent
A Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruling was cause for celebration at the Fort Thomas home of Holly and David Schulkers and five of their children, as the court...
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Keven Moore: Adapting to social distancing orders come with new risk for restaurants
As restaurants and other industries adapt to social distancing orders to stop the spread of the coronavirus, many have had to adjust the way they interact... - More »
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Kentucky Supreme Court suspends in-person services at court facilities through May 1
In anticipation of a surge in COVID-19 cases, the Kentucky Supreme Court issued new amendments today that strengthen the social-distancing order that has... - More »
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Lawmakers returning to Frankfort to pass budget, other bills; some possible health-related measures
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News As lawmakers head back to Frankfort to pass a budget — and other bills, despite Gov. Andy Beshear’s... - More »
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Thoroughbred Charities of America’s Horses First Fund to provide support amid COVID-19 pandemic
Thoroughbred Charities of America’s Horses First Fund is providing funding to backstretch and aftercare organizations working to support the Thoroughbred... - More »
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EKU discounting summer tuition for teachers in grad education programs; applications due May 5
The learning environment may be changing during the COVID-19 outbreak, but the commitment shown by Kentucky educators has not wavered. To show appreciation... - More »
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UK’s Stoops keeping focus on people, safety of players’ families during COVID-19 pandemic
With how quickly things were changing, University of Kentucky football head coach Mark Stoops could see the writing on the wall. His team was in its final... - More »
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Gov. Andy Beshear reports 93 news cases of coronavirus Tuesday, three additional deaths
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Ninety-three new cases of the coronavirus were reported in Kentucky on Wednesday, bringing the number to 680, and two deaths... - More »
- Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals rules in favor of Holly and David Schulkers in suit against social workers
- Gov. Beshear anounces seven more Kentucky deaths from COVID-19; 'It's just us versus the virus'
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UK’s James B. Beam Institute providing sanitizer to health care workers, instructions to spirits industry
By Aimee Nielson University of Kentucky The COVID-19 pandemic is creating shortages of sanitizing products in hospitals. Across the nation, spirits distillers... - More »
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UK entomologist says urban pest control remains important for Kentuckians during COVID-19 pandemic
By Katie Pratt University of Kentucky University of Kentucky entomologists say it is important for Kentuckians to continue to manage urban pests during... - More »
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Bill Straub: Saying whatever is necessary to assure their legends for a place in history; it’s all in the spin
Senate Republican Leader Mitch “Root-‘n-Branch’’ McConnell has dished out some doozies during his time in the District of Columbia and the pervasiveness... - More »
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