Beshear Makes Plea To Kentuckians Gov. Andy Beshear is urging Kentucky residents to donate to a new fund to assist people suffering financial setbacks from the coronavirus and to report instances when social distancing practices needed to help contain the illness aren’t being followed. The new statewide outreach campaigns were unveiled Monday as the…
Amazon Closes KY Warehouse Amazon has temporarily closed a Kentucky warehouse after an unspecified number of workers tested positive for the coronavirus.The online retailer said Tuesday that the warehouse at Shepherdsville was undergoing “additional sanitization.”“We are supporting the individuals who are now in quarantine and recovering,” the company said in a statement. “We are…
Blood Donations Needed The Kentucky Blood Center is encouraging healthy individuals to donate in order to prevent shortages in the more than 70 hospitals across the commonwealth served by KBC.They report that an “unprecedented” number of blood drives over the coming weeks have been canceled amid growing concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak, leading to…
KY Health Department Update Message Throughout the past few days, Eastern Kentucky has seen COVID-19 cases climb.It started with two cases in Pulaski County, then two cases in Breathitt and Monday a case in Martin County.Officials continue to warn this is just the beginning.”The next two weeks are extremely critical and if I can…
Creation Museum And Ark Encounter Livestream Events With the rapidly changing coronavirus situation, Answers in Genesis (AiG) has announced a temporary closure of its two attractions, the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter. While the museum and Ark are closed, AiG will be offering special programs streamed live from the attractions, providing programming for families.…
Breathitt County Has Second COVID-19 Case Governor Andy Beshear was in Frankfort Monday night with the latest update on COVID-19 cases in Kentucky.The governor announced 21 new cases, bringing the state’s total to 124 as of 5 p.m. Monday. This includes Breathitt County’s second coronavirus case.New layoff parameters were also announced Monday night. Any…
KY Lawmakers Approve Real-ID Bill Kentucky lawmakers gave final approval to a bill to require state residents to show a government-issued photo ID in order to vote.The measure cleared the Republican-controlled legislature recently. Gov. Andy Beshear has expressed concerns about the proposal sent to his desk.Beshear said he needed to review it but warned:…
Non-Essential Businesses Closing In KY Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered nonessential retail businesses to close in response to the coronavirus pandemic.Beshear said the move is effective at 8 p.m. tonight and includes businesses such as entertainment, clothing, bookstores, jewelry stores and car dealerships. He said auto repair and parts shops are exempt.He said…
KY State Parks Remain Open Kentucky State Parks remain open but have implemented precautionary measures due to the coronavirus.Precautionary measures include canceling or postponing scheduled park events through April 30. Historic homes and museums remain open per winter and spring schedules and food services are limited to carry out, a statement from the Kentucky…
Harlan Church Catches Fire Harlan Fire Department responded to a fire at the Believers Tabernacle Church in the Fairview area of Harlan Sunday night.Officials with the department tell us they received a call about the church being on fire shortly after 9 p.m. Sunday night. They also said that when crews arrived they could…