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Visit the Governor’s Facebook page to watch today’s news conference FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 22, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear announced Wednesday that the state is looking to close out fiscal year 2020 without a shortfall, despite the continuing challenges presented by efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). The Governor also provided an update on the state’s […]

INDIANAPOLIS, July 22, 2020 — The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, is converting its annual Evansville Tri-State Heart Walk to a virtual event on Saturday, Aug. 15. The change will ensure the safety of participants, especially those with underlying heart conditions or risk factors who may

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky education officials plan to hold a virtual town hall on reopening schools. A statement from the Department of Education says the event on Thursday will focus on reviewing the major points of the state’s “Healthy at School” guidance. It is geared toward state educators and other school support staff but

KSP Encourages Public Participation FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 22, 2020) – During the last week of July, Kentucky State Police (KSP) invites the public to ‘Cover the Cruiser’ in support of Special Olympics Kentucky (SOKY). KSP posts across the state will have cruisers parked at designated locations* (i.e. gas stations, grocery stores, etc.) and will encourage the

Visit the Governor’s Facebook page to watch today’s news conference FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 21, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday updated Kentuckians on continuing efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) as officials reported the second-highest number of cases in a single day. “Here in Kentucky, our surge continues as well. Today we are reporting our

On Tuesday, July 21, 2020 the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) reported 21 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases – 9 in Daviess County, 9 in Henderson County, 1 in Union County, and 2 in Webster County. The total number of reported COVID-19 cases in the district is 1,307. Twenty-two reported confirmed cases are currently hospitalized.

Gas prices in West Central Kentucky are five cents cheaper this week at $1.972, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Motorists in the Great Lakes and Central region are seeing gas price fluctuation on the week. With six-cent decreases, Indiana ($2.16), Michigan ($2.19), and Ohio ($2.12) top the list for this week’s largest

FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 20, 2020) – The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) today issued an advisory for Kentuckians who have traveled to states reporting high numbers of COVID-19. The advisory recommends a 14-day self-quarantine for travelers who went to any of eight states reporting positive testing rate equal to or greater than 15% for COVID-19

Visit the Governor’s Facebook page to watch today’s news conference FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 20, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday updated Kentuckians on continued efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) as the commonwealth faces a significant uptick in new cases. “The virus is spreading out there. It’s spreading significantly. We must make sure that we

On Monday, July 20, 2020, the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) reported 31 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases – 12 in Daviess County, 9 in Henderson County, 1 in McLean County, 4 in Ohio County, 2 in Union County, and 3 in Webster County. The total number of reported COVID-19 cases in the district is

FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 19, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Sunday announced the largest single-day total of new COVID-19 cases in the commonwealth and warned that Kentuckians could face dire days ahead without renewed efforts by everyone to rein in the virus’ spread. “We have got to defeat this virus. We are at war and we are

On Friday, July 17, 2020 the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) reported 28 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases – 11 in Daviess County, 2 in Hancock County, 2 in Henderson County, 12 in Ohio County, and 1 in Union County. The total number of reported COVID-19 cases in the district is 1,220. Twenty-five reported confirmed

EDITOR’S NOTE: Links to the employment chart, the unemployment rate chart and a COVID-19 statement are below. Employment Chart Unemployment Chart COVID-19 Statement FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 16, 2020) – Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary June 2020 unemployment rate was 4.3 percent, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet

FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 15, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Wednesday updated Kentuckians on the state’s ongoing efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) as cases continue to rise in the commonwealth. “I think about this journey that we’ve been on, going back to our first case reported on March the 6th. I remember

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he’ll begin to roll out details of the new COVID-19 relief package to senators as soon as next week. McConnell suggests the measure will include new funding for school reopenings, some unemployment benefits and money for health care providers. The cost of the emerging Republican package