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Kentucky coronavirus cases top 10,000. 214 new cases and eight deaths Monday.

By Editor | June 2, 2020

Gov. Andy Beshear announced 214 new cases of the novel coronavirus in Kentucky on Monday, bringing the statewide total to at least 10,046 as Kentucky begins its second full week of business reopenings, and as more gatherings of people protesting police violence against black people are planned across the state. Eight more people have died…

Gov. Beshear Provides Update on Fight Against COVID-19

By Editor | May 29, 2020

Gov. Beshear also spoke about Louisville protest over Breonna Taylor’s death   FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 29, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Friday updated Kentuckians on the fight against the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). “We will get through this together because we understand the different steps that it will take, especially being healthy at work,…

Gov. Beshear Provides Update on Fight Against COVID-19

By Editor | May 28, 2020

FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 28, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday updated Kentuckians on the fight against the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). “We are going to get through this together because we’ve got what it takes, we are strong enough, and no matter what they throw at us, we will make sure that we make…

The Governor condemns tactics used during weekend demonstration at Capitol

By Editor | May 27, 2020

Gov. Beshear Provides Update on Fight Against COVID-19   FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 26, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday updated Kentuckians on the fight against the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). “We are going to get through this together because we are strong, we are resilient, and for the most part over this Memorial Day…

Paris City Commission Meeting May 26, 2020

By Editor | May 26, 2020

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Three Jailed On Drug Charges

By Editor | May 22, 2020

The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of the Paris Police Department and the Bluegrass Narcotics Task Force seized over $14,000 in cash today (Friday, May 22) as well as a substantial amount of illegal narcotics on a traffic stop in Paris, KY. As a result three suspects were arrested and lodged in the…

Gov. Beshear Updates Kentuckians on Progress Fighting COVID-19

By Editor | May 21, 2020

The Governor also shares new reopening guidelines for child care, bars, other businesses FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 21, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday updated Kentuckians on guidelines for reopening safely as the state battles the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). “We’re going to get through this together because just like Healthy at Home, we’re going…

City, county governments to get $300M from CARES Act

By Editor | May 20, 2020

TOM LATEK | Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Wednesday a $300 million award to city and county governments as part of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act. Part of The CARES Act, as it is known, established the Coronavirus Relief Fund to reimburse local governments for…

Record number of 20 deaths reported; total cases surpass 8,000

By Editor | May 20, 2020

By TOM LATEK | Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – A reported 20 deaths was Kentucky’s highest single day total since the start of the coronavirus and the total number of positive cases topped the 8,000 mark on Tuesday. During his daily press briefing at the Capitol, Gov. Andy Beshear revealed the record number of…

260 new KY coronavirus cases and 12 deaths in two days. More reopening rules issued.

By Editor | May 19, 2020

Daniel Desrochers Gov. Andy Beshear announced 138 new cases of COVID-19 in Kentucky Monday, bringing the total number of cases to 7,935 in a week where retail businesses and restaurants are scheduled to reopen. Beshear also announced 122 new cases from Sunday. He said two more Kentucky children have come down with an inflammation syndrome…