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CARDINALS ACQUIRE ALL-STAR NOLAN ARENADO
MLB’S PREMIER 3RD BASEMAN COMES TO ST. LOUIS IN SIX-PLAYER TRADE WITH ROCKIES ST. LOUIS, Mo., February 1, 2021 – The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that they have completed a six-player trade with the Colorado Rockies, acquiring five-time (2015-19) National League All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado and cash […]
AAA: Bulky Winter Jackets Can Interfere with Car Seat Safety
Parents should take precautions when traveling with their children this winter While warm, puffy jackets can keep children warm this winter, they also pose a threat to their safety when worn underneath seatbelts in car seats. Given that car crashes are the number one killer […]
GRDHD Reports 133 Additional COVID-19 Cases and 2 COVID-19 Related Deaths
On Saturday, January 30, 2021, the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) reported 133 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases with 74 in Daviess County, 4 in Hancock County, 27 in Henderson County, 9 in McLean County, 12 in Ohio County, 4 in Union County, and 3 […]
Gov. Beshear: 11th Straight Day of Positivity Rate Decrease
Kentuckians should continue to wear masks, maintain social distance, get vaccine when it’s their turn FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 29, 2021) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state’s positivity rate has declined to 8.75%. “Our declining positivity rate shows that Kentuckians are continuing to make those […]
Henderson Community College to Host Black History Monday’s
Henderson, KY –Henderson Community College’s (HCC) Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion will be hosting Black History Monday’s during the Month of February via Microsoft Teams. All are welcome to attend. Dr. Michelle Chappell, HCC’s Coordinator of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, coordinated these events because she […]
U.S. whiskey bolstered by liquor store sales in 2020
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — American whiskey absorbed some setbacks but showed resilience despite pandemic-related clampdowns on bars and restaurants in 2020. A report from a distilled spirits trade group shows liquor sales benefited from enduring demand for a good stiff drink. Despite plunging sales from […]
Gov. Beshear Announces Four New Regional Vaccine Sites, Website to Help Eligible Kentuckians ‘Find a Vaccine’
Limited vaccine supply means Kentuckians 70+ prioritized at Kroger, regional vaccine sites COVID-19 cases, positivity rate continue to decline; most deaths ever reported Thursday FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 28, 2021) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state, in partnership with Kroger Health, will open its first […]
GRDHD Reports 221 Additional COVID-19 Cases and 3 COVID-19 Related Deaths
On Thursday, January 28, 2021, the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) reported 221 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases with 135 in Daviess County, 8 in Hancock County, 33 in Henderson County, 9 in McLean County, 18 in Ohio County, 5 in Union County, and 13 […]
Senator: Bill coming to preserve historical racing games
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Legislation is being prepared to preserve historical racing operations that serve as a crucial revenue source for Kentucky’s horse tracks. Sen. John Schickel says he’ll introduce the measure when lawmakers resume their session next Tuesday. He says it will come up […]
State releases county unemployment data for December 2020
EDITOR’S NOTE: A link to Kentucky county unemployment rate tables is below. December County Unemployment Rate Tables FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 28, 2021) – Unemployment rates rose in 114 Kentucky counties between December 2019 and December 2020, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency […]
Gov. Beshear: President’s COVID-19 Team Increases Kentucky’s Vaccine Allocation
More contagious COVID-19 variant from the United Kingdom confirmed in Kentucky FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 26, 2021) – On Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear said he had a call today with the President’s COVID-19 team where he learned the federal government will increase each state’s supply of COVID-19 […]
GRDHD Reports 182 Additional COVID-19 Cases and 5 COVID-19 Related Deaths
On Wednesday, January 27, 2021, the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) reported 182 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases with 105 in Daviess County, 13 in Hancock County, 24 in Henderson County, 9 in McLean County, 15 in Ohio County, 10 in Union County, and 6 […]
KYTC Crews Treating Routes Across District 2
Motorists advised to use caution traveling this afternoon and into the evening MADISONVILLE, Ky. (Jan.27, 2021) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 2 office advises motorists to be aware of the potential for slick spots this afternoon, especially on bridges and overpasses. KYTC crews treated routes […]
NWS PADUCAH ISSUES WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR WMSK LISTENING AREA
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches. * WHERE...Southwest Indiana, portions of northwest Kentucky and most of southern Illinois along and east of Interstate 57. […]
Gov. Beshear: COVID-19 Positivity Rate Falls Below 10%
Governor, state officials also update Kentuckians on vaccines, unemployment insurance FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 25, 2021) – On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Kentucky’s COVID-19 positivity rate has fallen below 10% for the first time since Dec. 31. Today’s new case report was also the lowest for […]
