Continuing Social Distancing Deaths, hospitalizations and new infections are leveling off in places like Italy and Spain, and even New York has seen encouraging signs amid the gloom. At the same time, politicians and health officials warn that the…
KY Largest One Day Surge In COVID-19 Cases Governor Andy Beshear took the podium for his daily COVID-19 update.Wednesday marked Kentucky’s largest one-day increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases.The governor confirmed 204 new positive tests, bringing Kentucky’s total to 1,346.…
Gene Synder Freeway Road Construction Drivers should expect lane closures on the Gene Synder Freeway in Louisville over the next two weeks as contractors perform geotechnical work, officials said.Crews will be working from mile point 25 through mile point…
Fatal Motorcycle Accident A Kentucky man who was thrown from a motorcycle after hitting a deer died when he was hit by two cars during dark conditions, state police said.William L. Nelson, of Dexter, was riding with a passenger,…
Salvation Army Accepting Donations The Salvation Army is always accepting donations of clothing, books, toys, games, furniture and more. Every dollar earned by their efforts go to helping less fortunate. The Salvation Army in Paintsville can be found in…
National Guard Helping Food Banks Governor Andy Beshear made the announcement that the state’s National Guard would deploy soldiers to four food banks in the region. About 20 soldiers are preparing emergency food boxes at God’s Pantry Food Bank…
Food Pantry In Pikeville Meeting Needs Thankful Hearts Food Pantry, located at 648 Adams Road in Pikeville, is currently accepting CSFP (Commodity Supplemental Food Program) applications. If you are 60 years or older, meet the USDA guidelines, are not…
Daily COVID-19 Update Tuesday’s COVID-19 update from Governor Andy Beshear brought the highest one-day case increase since the disease arrived in Kentucky.The governor reported 147 new coronavirus infections, bringing Kentucky’s total to 1,149. It appears six cases out of…
McConnell Adds To Campaign Coffers Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell flexed his fundraising strength in the midst of a global pandemic, raising nearly $7.5 million in the first three months of 2020, says his campaign.The first-quarter haul was the…
Postponing Education Search Officials with the Kentucky Community and Technical College System have postponed the search for a new president due the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.They hope to post the job again in August and announce a new leader by…