KCTCS Postpones Search For New Leader
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Officials with the Kentucky Community and Technical College System have postponed the search for a new president due the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. A statement from the ...Read more
State/Regional News
Beshear Pleads For PPE’s As Virus Cases Break 1,000 Mark In Kentucky
UNDATED (04/06/20) — Governor Beshear used his daily Coronavirus briefing Monday to issue a plea for personal protective equipment for emergency workers. Items can be dropped off at State ...Read more
State Education Department Seeks Public Comment On Testing Waiver
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky Department of Education is asking the public for comment on the request and approval to bypass standardized testing this school year. The state applied for a ...Read more
Churches Hold In-Person Palm Sunday Services Despite Coronavirus Warnings
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Some Kentucky churches have held Palm Sunday services in defiance of Gov. Andy Beshear’s warning against in-person worship. News outlets report dozens of people were at ...Read more
Some Churches Plan To Gather, Despite Virus Orders
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Some Kentucky churches are still planning to hold in-person church services this weekend, despite statewide orders that ban mass gatherings. Louisville preacher Jack ...Read more
Kentucky Governor Vetoes Voter ID Bill
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Gov. Andy Beshear has vetoed a bill pushed by Republican lawmakers to require Kentucky residents to show a government-issued photo ID in order to vote. The Democratic ...Read more
Field Hospital To Be Set Up At UK
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The University of Kentucky has announced plans to construct a 400-bed field hospital at its Lexington campus. The Friday announcement comes as officials prepare for a ...Read more
New Ad Blames Congressman of Betrayal
FRANKFORT, Ky, (AP) — U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie’s Republican primary opponent in Kentucky is running a new TV ad accusing the incumbent of betraying President Donald Trump. Todd ...Read more
Indiana Man Arrested After Barricading Himself In Rockport Residence
ROCKPORT, In. (04/01/20) — A southern Indiana man was arrested after barricading himself in a Rockport home. State Police responding to a report of a domestic incident with shots fired early ...Read more
Kentucky Court Proceedings To Be Held Remotely Through May 1
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky Supreme Court has issued a new order closing judicial facilities to in-person services and postponing eviction filings. The court said the changes strengthen ...Read more
