Area News

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News   The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has proposed new guidelines that would move away from a one-size-fits-all approach to managing pain, to one that encourages doctors to use their best judgment when prescribing opioid painkillers and encourage them to use “non-opioid therapies” first. The guidelines are especially…

Thankfully, we in Bourbon County did not get all of the accumulating ice that what was forecast. There is some flooding as  Stoner Creek was up 19 to 20 feet. Roads are slick and hazardous as of Friday morning. Many businesses are closed. If you must venture out, it is advisable to contact the business…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 4, 2022) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises that this news release serves as an update. District 7 personnel have addressed B and C routes today after A routes were completed. State forces continue to patrol and spot treat areas in counties this evening. Priority A routes include major through routes…

UPDATE: The Bourbon County Health Department Staff had a very challenging week, ending Friday 1/14, with another record number of new COVID cases. There were 242 new positive test results vs. 222 the week before. Of those 242 new patients 112 were males, ranging in age from 3 – 90. 130 were females, ranging in…

Higher temperatures and sunlight   LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 18, 2022) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises that this news release serves as an update. District 7 crews reported for work early this morning to patrol routes and treat icy spots as necessary. Areas with snow prone to drifting were also monitored. Temperatures for today…

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 6, 2022) – Gov. Andy Beshear is closing state office buildings Friday, Jan. 7, after declaring a state of emergency and confirming with Kentucky Emergency Management that freezing, single-digit temperatures are expected over much of the commonwealth beginning at 8 p.m. EST and continuing through the night. “All roadway surfaces will freeze.…

By Melissa Patrick and Al Cross Kentucky Health News   After two days of high case numbers and a record-setting positive-test rate, Gov. Andy Beshear says Kentucky is in an Omicron-variant surge. “Folks, it’s clear Kentucky is now in a surge from Omicron. . . . This is the most contagious variant we’ve seen. Protect…

12/15/21 – In response to the devastating tornados and severe weather patterns that recently ravaged our state, Traditional Bank has established the Western KY Disaster Relief Fund. This account is now open and available for bank employees and community members to donate directly to relief and recovery efforts. As an incentive to encourage donations, and…

​​​​​​​FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 11, 2021) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on his administration’s response to last night’s deadly quad-state tornado. At more than 200 miles long, the storm event was the longest tornado track on record and the largest in Kentucky history. “I want to thank every local emergency management employee, police officer,…