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Kentuckians can sign up for appointments in Frankfort, Ashland, Owensboro FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 27, 2020) – People can make appointments for in-person unemployment insurance (UI) services that will be offered beginning next week to assist Kentuckians while ensuring the safety of those needing assistance and limiting the spread of COVID-19. Beginning Monday, June 29, in-person UI […]

FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 26, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Friday updated Kentuckians on the state’s marathon battle against the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). “Kentuckians have what it takes to move into a new normal,” said Gov. Beshear. “It will be tough, but we can do it. Just remember: hands, face and space. Wash your hands, wear

A massive dust cloud from the Sahara Desert will reach the southern U.S. within a few days FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 26, 2020) – On Friday, the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) Commissioner Dr. Steven Stack warned Kentuckians that air quality in the state may be poor this weekend and into next week. An enormous cloud of dry

Self-quarantining recommended for Kentuckians who have traveled to the popular vacation destination within past two weeks FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 25, 2020) – The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) today issued an advisory for Kentucky residents who have traveled to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, over the past two weeks. The guidance follows a rise in the number

FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 25, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday updated Kentuckians on the commonwealth’s ongoing efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). “I’m proud of Kentuckians for the big sacrifices we’ve made to protect each other and also the small inconveniences that we’ve accepted to keep one another safe and to revive our economy,”

Trends show travelers are eager, but cautious to take summer vacations This summer, AAA forecasts Americans will take 700 million trips based on economic indicators and state re-openings. That number is down nearly 15% compared to last July through September, and is the first decline in summer travel since 2009. AAA booking trends show that as Americans return

EDITOR’S NOTE: A link to Kentucky county unemployment rate charts is below. County Rate FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 25, 2020) – Unemployment rates rose in all 120 Kentucky counties between May 2019 and May 2020, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. Carlisle County recorded the lowest

On Thursday June 25, 2020 the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) reported 14 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases – 11 in Daviess County, 1 in Hancock County, 1 in Ohio County and 1 in Union County. The total number of reported COVID-19 cases in the district is 860. Three reported confirmed cases are currently hospitalized.

On Tuesday June 23, 2020 the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) reported 13 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases – 8 in Daviess County, 1 in Hancock County, 3 in Henderson County, and 1 in Union County. The total number of reported COVID-19 cases in the district is 842. Three reported confirmed cases are currently hospitalized.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Voting on Tuesday appeared to be running smoother than primaries held two weeks earlier in Georgia and Nevada. There were no long lines in Kentucky or New York like the ones seen in Milwaukee and Atlanta. On Tuesday, there’s a lot of interest in two contests in particular. One involves former

On Monday June 22, 2020 the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) reported 5 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases – 4 in Daviess County and 1 in Webster County. The total number of reported COVID-19 cases in the district is 829. Three reported confirmed cases are currently hospitalized. Of the 829 confirmed cases in the district,

On Sunday June 21, 2020 the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) reported 2 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases in Daviess County. The total number of reported COVID-19 cases in the district is 824. Two reported confirmed cases are currently hospitalized. Of the 824 confirmed cases in the district, 95 (11.5%) have required hospitalization. The district-wide

FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 21, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Sunday updated Kentuckians on the commonwealth’s ongoing efforts to defeat the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). “Team Kentucky, we can do this,” the Governor said. “Keep getting tested, keep wearing masks, keep answering the call if our contact tracers reach out to you. We have the tools we

EDITOR’S NOTE: Links to the employment chart and the unemployment rate chart are below. Employment Chart Unemployment Chart COVID-19 Statement FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 18, 2020) – Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary May 2020 unemployment rate was 11 percent, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet (EWDC). The preliminary

On Thursday June 18, 2020 the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) reported 15 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases – 8 in Daviess County, 3 in Henderson County, 2 in Ohio County, and 2 in Union County. The total number of reported COVID-19 cases in the district is 804. Three reported confirmed cases are currently hospitalized.