By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Kentucky State Parks remain open but have implemented precautionary measures due to the coronavirus. Park officials say precautionary measures include canceling or postponing scheduled events through April 30. Historic homes and museums remain open per winter and spring schedules and food services are limited to carry out. The decision was made by…
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) is moving to online instruction beginning today through March 27. All lab classes have been postponed until then as well. Labs will resume near the end of the term. The majority of personnel will work remotely during this time. However, all colleges are open with limited staff…
by Chad Mills FRANKFORT, Ky. (WDRB) — On the eve of his 100th day in office, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he’s cast political parties aside to focus solely on battling the COVID-19 outbreak. “You know, I thought I, more than just about anybody, would know what I was getting into with this job,” he…
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear announced Wednesday more actions he is taking to help combat the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and protect Kentuckians. “This is our duty. This is the challenge that we face in our lifetimes,” Beshear said of people doing their part to stop the coronavirus. “None of us have…
By STU JOHNSON The Kentucky General Assembly is considering ways to prevent fraudulent musical acts in the state. Senate Bill 222 got committee approval last week. Judiciary Committee Chair and Bill Sponsor Whitney Westerfield said it’s not a rampant issue or runaway problem. Westerfield added the request came from the Recording Industry Association of America. “They…
by Chris Otts A server at the Village Anchor in Louisville carries food to a table wearing gloves amid the COVID-19 outbreak. (March 12, 2020) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – Kentucky’s two largest business chambers – who normally wouldn’t be expected to embrace new government mandates on employers – aren’t saying much about a Louisville lawmaker’s…
By STU JOHNSON The Kentucky General Assembly is considering some modifications to a financial literacy program for high schools. Two years ago, the legislature passed a measure requiring students entering the ninth grade this fall to take such a course before graduating. Bill Sponsor Jim DuPlessis said the bill this session calls for a half credit,…
by Sara Sidery LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — School officials are encouraging parents to start making plans now, in case Governor Andy Beshear calls for shutting down schools because of the coronavirus. Some area districts are preparing to close as soon as next week, and said they would follow directives from state leaders and health officials.…
By Ryland Barton Republicans in the Kentucky legislature are pushing for a bill that would make Louisville’s mayoral and Metro Council elections nonpartisan. Louisville is one of a handful of cities in Kentucky that elect partisan city officials. A Democratic stronghold, the city — technically a consolidated city-county government since 2003 — hasn’t had a Republican…
By STU JOHNSON Legislation to reduce the cost of reprocessing old coal is heading to the full Kentucky Senate. Senate Bill 251 would affect a specific refuse fill area in Clay County. If passed, it would eliminate the requirement for a coal company foreman and two emergency medical technicians. Coal Operators and Associates Board Chair Charles…
