Day July 23, 2020

COVID-19 False Positive Tests

COVID-19 False Positive Tests UK Healthcare says it has identified more than two dozen COVID-19 tests that were actually a false positive.A news release from the hospital says the issue was with a software flaw.The discovery was made on…

American Flag Vandalized In Paintsville

American Flag Vandalized In Paintsville City officials say an American flag was vandalized late Wednesday night at the Paintsville City Park by a group of teenagers.Surveillance video shows the group of teenagers in the park around 1:30 a.m.According to…

New Travel Limits

New Travel Limits Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced new limits on social gatherings and a travel advisory Monday as COVID-19 cases surged to new highs over the weekend.Under a new advisory announced Monday, Kentuckians who travel to nine hot…

KY Schools Additional Funding

KY Schools Additional Funding As Kentucky schools brace re-opening amid COVID-19, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman has requested additional funding, saying as a former teacher she understands the burden felt by public schools.“I’m a teacher and was an assistant principal…

Mountain Pkwy Closure

Mountain Pkwy Closure The westbound lanes of the Mountain Parkway have been closed indefinitely at milepost 35.8 in Powell County, just west of the Wolfe County line, due to the collapse of the roadbed beneath the pavement. This location…

Perry County Food Study

Perry County Food Study Officials with the Aetna Foundation along with the American Public Health Association and the National Association of Counties have selected Perry County to participate in the Healthiest Cities & Counties Challenge.Spearheaded by Dr. Frances Hardin-Fanning,…