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Federal and State Officials Launch Kentucky Coronavirus Fraud Task Force
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – In response to the increased threat of fraud presented by the coronavirus, federal and state law enforcement leaders from Kentucky announced today the formation of the Kentucky Coronavirus Fraud Task Force. The Kentucky Coronavirus Fraud Task Force is a joint federal and […]
Gov. Beshear Acts to Stop the Spread of COVID-19
State sees biggest one-day spike; 163 positive casesVisit the Governor’s Facebook page to watch today’s news conference FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 24, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear said Tuesday that the state continues to take aggressive action and acknowledged that Kentuckians continue to sacrifice to help […]
U.S. Department Of Labor Publishes Guidance Explaining Paid Sick Leave And Expanded Family and Medical Leave Under The Families First Coronavirus Response Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) announced its first round of published guidance to provide information to employees and employers about how each will be able to take advantage of the protections and relief offered by the […]
Congressman Comer to Host Coronavirus Telephone Town Hall
Forum will allow constituents to ask questions on federal response and medical concerns WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman James Comer announced plans to host a COVID-19 Telephone Town Hall on Thursday, March 26 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern and 1:00 p.m. Central to update constituents on […]
AAA: Kentucky Gas Prices Continue to Plunge; Crude Hits 18-Year Low
Every state in the Great Lakes and Central region saw gas prices decrease by double-digits this week (KY, -17 cents). With the latest declines, gas prices range from as cheap as $1.78 in Ohio to as expensive as $2.16 in Illinois. Moreover, the region is […]
Flood Warning issued for the WMSK Listening Area until March 30 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Paducah
Henderson; Union…The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana…Kentucky…Illinois…Missouri…Ohio River at Newburgh Dam…Mount Vernon…J.T. Myers Dam…Shawneetown…Paducah…Olmsted Lock and Dam…Cairo. The Ohio River continues to rise from Newburgh Lock and Dam to Cairo.The river will crest late next week through next weekend.The Flood Warning […]
Gov. Beshear Takes Additional Steps to Protect, Assist Kentuckians during COVID-19
Governor asks superintendents to keep schools closed through at least April 20, delays tax filing deadline to July 15Visit the Governor’s Facebook page to watch today’s news conference FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 20, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear announced more actions on Friday to stop the […]
METHODIST TO OFFER DRIVE-THROUGH COVID-19 TESTING
HENDERSON – Starting Monday, March 23, Methodist Health will be offering a drive-through COVID-19 testing site for symptomatic patients who have an order for testing. Orders will be provided for patients who meet the following criteria: Symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough, shortness of breath) WITH […]
DEACONESS FURTHER RESTRICTS VISITORS
EVANSVILLE/NEWBURGH – In light of the rapidly-changing COVID-19 pandemic, and the critical importance of protecting patients and staff, Deaconess will be further restricting inpatient visitors. Effective at 6 AM on Friday, March 20, 2020, all Deaconess inpatient facilities will no longer allow visitors, with a […]
METHODIST HEALTH TO LIMIT VISITORS
HENDERSON AND MORGANFIELD, KY – In conjunction with the Community Patient Safety Coalition, effective Friday, March 20, Methodist Health will be implementing a no visitor policy to protect our patients, staff and community. Exceptions are limited to the following to where a patient may have […]
Gov. Beshear: Strong Actions Required to Protect Kentuckians from COVID-19
47 positive cases; 6-year-old tested positive; 64-year-old male with underlying conditions is second death reportedVisit the Governor’s Facebook page to watch today’s news conference FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 19, 2020) – To protect as many Kentuckians as possible from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Gov. Andy Beshear […]
KY Highway Water Over Road Report for District 2
Daviess County KY 298 is closed from the 2 – 3mm – signs are posted Union County KY 667 is closed from the 0 – 11.213 – signs are posted Webster County KY 1557 is closed from the 2 – 3mm
Green River District Health Department confirms first two COVID-19 cases in area
The Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) reported two confirmed cases of COVID-19. One case is a 63 year old female that resides in Henderson County. The second case is a 51 year old male that resides in Daviess County. Both patients are being isolated […]
UPDATE: Henderson Community College Response to COVID-19
Henderson, KY – In addition to moving all instruction online starting Wednesday, March 18, Henderson Community College (HCC) has made the decision to cancel all in-person classes and instruction (including labs) beginning the same day. In addition to the existing virtual services available, student services […]
