God’s Closet Delays Opening God’s Closet in Clay County decided to change its original reopening date due to coronavirus concerns.Items such as shirts, shoes and even a stove are waiting to be picked up at God’s Closet.“We’re full but as far as being able to give out, we’re not able to do that and…
State’s Health Insurance Exchange Reversing his Republican predecessor, Kentucky’s Democratic governor announced plans to bring back a health insurance program his father started that was credited with signing up hundreds of thousands of people for coverage before it was dismantled.Gov. Andy Beshear said Wednesday that he sent a letter to federal officials notifying them…
Ferry Remains Closed For Several More Days More work is needed on the out-of-service Dorena-Hickman Ferry that connects Kentucky and Missouri, and it will probably remain out of service until this weekend, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet said.The ferry temporarily halted service Sunday due to a mechanical issue, the agency said. Capt. Jeremy Newsom said…
U.S Congressman Andy Barr’s Wife Passes Unexpectedly The wife of a U.S. Congressman from Kentucky died unexpectedly in the family’s home Tuesday night at the age of 39, news outlets reported.Eleanor Carol Leavell Barr, the wife of U.S. Rep. Andy Barr, passed away in Lexington, Barr’s Chief of Staff Mary Rosado said in a…
World Chicken Festival Cancelled The World Chicken Festival, which was scheduled to take place September 24-27 in London KY, will not take place this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic according to a Facebook post from event organizers.They say that the decision was made to “ensure the safety and health of volunteers, workers…
Drownings Increase In Kentucky The number of people who have died from drowning in Kentucky is higher than usual for this time of year.As we enter mid-June, there have been about 31 drownings in the Commonwealth.“The number is up greatly,” said Sergeant Homer Pigman with the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife.There are a…
COVID-19 Reminder From Governor Beshear Governor Beshear in his daily COVID-19 update says everybody needs to remember that COVID-19 is still out there, it spreads aggressively and it can be deadly. As part of Team Kentucky we all have to do our part and remember there are things you can do to help stop…
COVID-19 Protection For Coal Miners A union representing U.S. coal miners has asked a court to force the federal government to take unspecified measures to protect them from the coronavirus.The petition seeks an emergency order from the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia against the U.S. Mine Safety and Health…
Eastern Kentucky Cases Spiking The weekend saw a significant spike in COVID-19 cases in counties in Eastern Kentucky. There were 7 new confirmed cases in Clay County, 2 cases were confirmed in Rockcastle County, Jackson had a dozen new cases, 11 cases were in Laurel County, 2 in Floyd County, and 1 in Harlan…
Adulting Class For people who are having a hard time adulting, the University of Kentucky has a class that can help out. Adulting 101 is an online class that is set up mainly for teens who are getting ready to leave the nest and head out into the real world. The class includes a…