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Gov. Beshear Announces Three Additional Individuals Test Positive for Coronavirus Disease 2019 in Kentucky
Latest patients in Jefferson and Fayette counties with a second case in Harrison County FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 8, 2020) - Today, Governor Andy Beshear announced three additional people in Kentucky have...
Ryan Davenport Mar 09, 2020
Kentucky confirms first case of coronavirus in Lexington
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky has confirmed its first case of the new coronavirus. Gov. Andy Beshear says the positive test came back Friday afternoon. The person, whose age was not given, is in isol...
Ryan Davenport Mar 06, 2020
Olive Garden Fires Manager of Evansville Restaurant
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) - Olive Garden has fired the manager of one of its restaurants in southwestern Indiana who was accused of complying with a white customer's demand to replace her table's black se...
Ryan Davenport Mar 06, 2020
Mayor, Judge-Executive hosting community conversation on coronavirus
HENDERSON, KY, March 5, 2020- Henderson Mayor Steve Austin and Henderson County Judge-Executive Brad Schneider will co-host a "Community Conversation on COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease)" on Monday, Marc...
Ryan Davenport Mar 06, 2020
Gov. Beshear, Health Officials Continue State Response Efforts for Coronavirus Disease 2019
State lab began testing this week; Gov. Beshear warns Kentuckians of COVID-19 Scams FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 5, 2020) - Today at the Capitol, Governor Andy Beshear, joined by officials from the Kentucky ...
Ryan Davenport Mar 06, 2020
Indiana jail officer charged with sexually assaulting woman
VINCENNES, Ind. (AP) - A southwestern Indiana correctional officer has been arrested after a female inmate he was transporting accused him of assaulting her. Indiana State Police say 23-year-old Malyk...
Ryan Davenport Mar 04, 2020
Union County Woman Arrested for Sex Crimes Involving a Minor
MORGANFIELD, Ky. (March 3, 2020)-Kentucky State Police has charged a Morganfield woman after allegations she had a sexual relationship with a minor. Heather Frick, 43 of Morganfield was arrested by tr...
Ryan Davenport Mar 04, 2020
Gov. Beshear: Kentuckians Can Now Verify Restoration of Voting Rights Online
Over 152,000 individuals eligible to register to vote immediately Frankfort, Ky. (March 4, 2020) - Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on the status of his executive order that automatically r...
Ryan Davenport Mar 04, 2020
Gov. Beshear, Rep. Minter, 38 Cosponsors Push Mandatory Coverage for Preexisting Conditions
Bill eliminates insurers' ability to deny health care coverage to those with preexisting conditions FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 3, 2020) - Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced support for a bill sponsored by ...
Ryan Davenport Mar 03, 2020
UPDATE: Tornado hits downtown Nashville; Death toll climbs to 22 in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tornadoes have ripped across Tennessee overnight, shredding at least 40 buildings and killing at least 22 people. One of the twisters caused severe damage across downtown Nashv...
Ryan Davenport Mar 03, 2020