Feb 26 Kentucky Politics Ky. Courts To Ease Coronavirus Restrictions In Coming Months The Kentucky Supreme Court has issued an order slowly easing coronavirus restrictions and allowing more face-to-face hearings. By Ryland Barton Feb 26 Kentucky Politics Ky. Courts Plan To Ease Coronavirus Restrictions Ryland Barton
Feb 25 Health CORONAVIRUS: The Latest Pandemic News In Kentucky Find the latest on coronavirus numbers, testing and resources in the Louisville area right here. By Staff Feb 25 Health CORONAVIRUS: The Latest Pandemic News In Kentucky Staff
Feb 23 Education As KY Teachers Are Vaccinated, Beshear Wants In-Person Classes In March Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear issued an executive order on Tuesday recommending that all school districts offer some type of in-person learning starting March 1 or within a week of vaccinations for school personnel. The order recommends that classes resume seven days after teachers and staff have received their second COVID-19 vaccinations, though the decision is […] By Corinne Boyer, Ohio Valley ReSource Feb 23 Education As KY Teachers Are Vaccinated, Beshear Wants In-Person Classes In March Corinne Boyer, Ohio Valley ReSource
Feb 19 Education JCPS’ Reopening Plan: What You Need To Know Here are the most important things to know about the plan as you make your decision whether to send JCPS students back in-person. By Jess Clark Feb 19 Education JCPS’ Reopening Plan: What You Need To Know Jess Clark
Feb 18 Health Beshear Loosens Restrictions At Some Long-Term Care Facilities In Kentucky The new guidance applies to assisted living, personal care homes and independent living communities. By John Boyle Feb 18 Health Beshear Loosens Restrictions At Some Long-Term Care Facilities In Kentucky John Boyle
Feb 18 Kentucky Politics Judge Urges Beshear, Republicans To Compromise In Coronavirus Lawsuit A Kentucky judge urged Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear and Republicans to compromise in the coronavirus power struggle. By Ryland Barton Feb 18 Kentucky Politics Judge Urges Compromise In Beshear Coronavirus Lawsuit Ryland Barton
Feb 16 Health Kentucky Gets Bump In Supply Of Vaccine Doses Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Tuesday that the federal government is increasing Kentucky’s supply of vaccine doses by nearly a third in the coming week. “Starting next week we’re getting another 29% increase in our supply. That’ll mean since this new administration took over they have increased our weekly amounts by 57%,” Beshear said. Beshear […] By Corinne Boyer, Ohio Valley ReSource Feb 16 Health Kentucky Gets Bump In Supply Of Vaccine Doses Corinne Boyer, Ohio Valley ReSource
Feb 15 Health Kentucky Announces New Eviction Relief Fund Is Now Accepting Applications Kentuckians who need help paying rent and utilities during the pandemic can now apply for available funds online. Gov. Andy Beshear announced during a coronavirus briefing Monday that the commonwealth has received $297 million in federal coronavirus relief funds for eviction relief. “The healthy at home eviction relief fund follows earlier similar efforts to help […] By Corinne Boyer, Ohio Valley ReSource Feb 15 Health Kentucky Announces New Eviction Relief Fund Is Now Accepting Applications Corinne Boyer, Ohio Valley ReSource
Feb 15 Economy Ohio Valley Economists Weigh In On Biden’s Recovery Plan The COVID-19 pandemic is continuing to cripple the economy in the Ohio Valley and President Joe Biden and Congressional Democrats are pursuing his plan for economic recovery. Biden’s economic priorities include raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour, forgiving student loan debt, and undoing some Trump-era tax cuts. But Biden’s immediate focus is on […] By Alana Watson Feb 15 Economy Ohio Valley Economists Weigh In On Biden’s Recovery Plan Alana Watson
Feb 11 Health Kentucky COVID-19 Vaccine Tracker By Suhail Bhat Feb 11 Health Kentucky COVID-19 Vaccine Tracker Suhail Bhat
Feb 11 Health Addiction In The Pandemic: The $350M Effort To Heal Communities In Opioid Crisis The Madison County health department in Kentucky has kept its harm reduction program open throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to continue its work against the other epidemic afflicting the region: the addiction crisis. Through the program, people can exchange needles, receive referrals for addiction treatment services, and get training to use the overdose-reversal drug Narcan. Laura […] By Corinne Boyer, Ohio Valley ReSource Feb 11 Health Addiction In The Pandemic: The $350M Effort To Heal Communities In Opioid Crisis Corinne Boyer, Ohio Valley ReSource
Feb 10 Investigations Hundreds Of Kentucky COVID-19 Deaths Left Out Of State Data A state backlog and reporting lags are obscuring the true death toll of the COVID-19 surge. By Ryan Van Velzer Feb 10 Investigations Hundreds Of Ky. COVID-19 Deaths Left Out Of State Data Ryan Van Velzer
Feb 9 Health Ky. Officials Cancel Vaccine Appointments Ahead of Ice Storm The National Weather Service says residents in central Kentucky should prepare for a wintry mix with ice accumulation over the next few days. By Ryan Van Velzer Feb 9 Health Ky. Officials Cancel Vaccine Appointments Ahead of Ice Storm Ryan Van Velzer
Feb 9 Kentucky Politics Committee Advances Bill Shielding Businesses From Lawsuits Amid COVID-19 Supporters argue the measure is needed to provide certainty for businesses during the pandemic, but critics say it would undermine protections for consumers and workers. By Ryland Barton Feb 9 Kentucky Politics Bill Shielding Businesses From COVID Lawsuits Advances Ryland Barton
Feb 9 Health Addiction In The Pandemic: Staying In Treatment While Staying COVID Safe Since 2012, the 2nd Chance Center for Addiction Treatment has served people in Lexington, Kentucky. The office sits on a busy street on the city’s north side. Similar to the heavy traffic that passes by, clients seeking treatment for substance and opioid use disorders steadily stream in and out of the building. But in 2020, […] By Corinne Boyer, Ohio Valley ReSource Feb 9 Health Addiction In The Pandemic: Staying In Treatment While Staying COVID Safe Corinne Boyer, Ohio Valley ReSource