Holiday Bash, North Pole Radio, WBKO 13 and United Country Realty & Auction are teaming up to help Toys for Tots get presents to Tornado victims and their children. We are collecting unwrapped toys and monetary donations at our studios on Campbell Lane through Friday at 1 pm. All toys collected will be distributed to…… Continue Reading
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News In an effort to get ahead of the rising number of cases of coronavirus in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear issued a statewide mask requirement Thursday that will be in place for at least 30 days. “It’s no longer voluntary, it’s mandatory,” Beshear said. “I’d hoped that we’d all be…… Continue Reading
By Lisa Gillespie Kentucky Health News As restaurants have reopened and people are gathering more after three months of social isolation, Kentucky’s health departments are finally getting extra help to help track down people who may have been exposed to the coronavirus and ask them to self-isolate. The “contact tracers” will allow health-department employees who…… Continue Reading
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky Health News is an independent news service of the Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues, based in the School of Journalism and Media at the University of Kentucky, with support from the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky. Gov. Andy Beshear moved up the date for Kentucky to…… Continue Reading
By Melissa Patrick and Al Cross Kentucky Health News Kentucky Health News is an independent news service of the Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues, based in the School of Journalism and Media at the University of Kentucky, with support from the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky. Gov. Andy Beshear announced details of the…… Continue Reading
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News Kentucky Health News is an independent news service of the Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues, based in the School of Journalism and Media at the University of Kentucky, with support from the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky. Kentucky is doing better than most states at limiting spread…… Continue Reading
United Way of Southern Kentucky announced today that it has established a COVID-19 Community Response and Crisis Recovery Fund to support those affected by COVID-19 throughout the 10-county region. This fund will help the most vulnerable populations receive critical financial and social service support during this global crisis. Through partnership with local nonprofits, the goal of this fund is to relieve hardship for vulnerable…… Continue Reading
CDC ADVICE For the latest info on the COVID-19 outbreak in Kentucky, go to kycovid19.ky.gov. Thu Apr 2 3:00p: Gov. Beshear will recommend Kentucky schools remain closed until May 1st. Wed Apr 1 4:30p: Gov. Beshear announces grocery store workers can now receive the same emergency child care benefits that previously were extended to first…… Continue Reading
