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376 New Cases; 5 new deaths

By Editor | August 17, 2020

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 17, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday updated Kentuckians on the state’s continuing efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in the commonwealth. “We are certainly in a time of crisis, and it’s one where our character and how we respond has never been more important,” the Governor said. “If…

390 New COVID cases Sunday, three additional deaths

By Editor | August 16, 2020

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 16, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Sunday updated Kentuckians on the state’s continuing efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). “The total number of new COVID-19 cases has increased this week which shows the disease is still very active in Kentucky, but on a positive note it appears that Kentuckians…

‘We are at war,’ Beshear says after record week of cases

By Editor | August 15, 2020

By TOM LATEK, Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – It looks like this week could be the highest when it comes to new cases of the coronavirus, according to Gov. Andy Beshear. “Saturday’s COVID report unfortunately suggests this is going to be the highest week of total cases that we’ve ever had, though our positivity…

Governor Beshear Reports 679 More COVID cases and 8 more deaths

By Editor | August 14, 2020

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 14, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Friday updated Kentuckians on the state’s continuing efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in the commonwealth. “In my core, I want to get our kids back in classes. I want to get my kids back in class,” said Gov. Beshear. “My job is…

Kentucky Has 785 New COVID Cases And Six Additional Deaths

By Editor | August 13, 2020

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 13, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday updated Kentuckians on the state’s continuing efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in the commonwealth. “Wearing a facial covering is absolutely critical to what we want to be able to do in the commonwealth moving forward,” said Gov. Beshear. “Protect lives, protect…

1,163 newly reported COVID cases statewide; seven more deathls

By Editor | August 12, 2020

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 12, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Wednesday updated Kentuckians on the state’s continuing efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in the commonwealth. The Governor said he was feeling better a day after he and First Lady Britainy Beshear felt ill and the family was tested for the coronavirus. “I…

New Travel Lanes Opening on US 68 Project in Nicholas County

By Editor | August 12, 2020

Watch for traffic switch Thursday at county line, KY 648 FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. (Aug. 12, 2020) – Drivers using US 68 through Nicholas County should watch for traffic changes this week as contractors begin opening the new US 68 reconstruction project. Beginning about 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, travel lanes along two miles of the new…

562 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide; Eight Additional Deaths

By Editor | August 11, 2020

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 11, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday updated Kentuckians on the state’s continuing efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in the commonwealth. Earlier Tuesday, the Governor and First Lady Britainy Beshear were not feeling well and, out of an abundance of caution, were tested for COVID-19 to protect themselves…

Gov. Beshear Provides Update on COVID-19

By Editor | August 10, 2020

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 10, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday updated Kentuckians on the state’s continuing efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in the commonwealth. “Let me start by reiterating that we are still in a very difficult, dangerous place with a virus that is spreading so significantly right now,” the Governor…

425 New Cases Sunday, One Additonal Death.

By Editor | August 9, 2020

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 9, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Sunday updated Kentuckians on the state’s continuing efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). “Some good news and some bad news in today’s COVID-19 report,” the Governor said. “In good news, we’re ending the week with about 330 fewer cases than we had last…