The use of cloth face coverings and social distancing measures are no longer mandated in Kentucky schools, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) said Friday, rescinding its COVID-19 guidance issued earlier in the pandemic. The “Healthy at School” document included rules for public school districts to recognize as students returned to classrooms. School districts may, […]
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COVID-19: “We Are No Longer in Crisis”; Beshear Lifts Nearly All Restrictions
Governor Andy Beshear delivered his final regularly-scheduled COVID-19 briefing on Friday, announcing the end to the statewide mask mandate for most settings and ending capacity limits for restaurants, bars, and other public venues. The mask mandate had already been listed for those who have received their COVID-19 vaccinations. A new executive order keeps the mask requirement in […]
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COVID-19: “We Are No Longer in Crisis”; Beshear Lifts Nearly All Restrictions
Governor Andy Beshear delivered his final regularly-scheduled COVID-19 briefing on Friday, announcing the end to the statewide mask mandate for most settings and ending capacity limits for restaurants, bars, and other public venues. The mask mandate had already been listed for those who have received their COVID-19 vaccinations. A new executive order keeps the mask requirement in […]
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COVID-19: “We Are No Longer in Crisis”; Beshear Lifts Nearly All Restrictions
Governor Andy Beshear delivered his final regularly-scheduled COVID-19 briefing on Friday, announcing the end to the statewide mask mandate for most settings and ending capacity limits for restaurants, bars, and other public venues. The mask mandate had already been listed for those who have received their COVID-19 vaccinations. A new executive order keeps the mask requirement in […]
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New Ky. Laws Go Into Effect on June 29
Most new laws approved during the Kentucky General Assembly’s 2021 session will go into effect on Tuesday, June 29. The Kentucky Constitution specifies that new laws take effect 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature unless they have a special effective date, are general appropriations measures, or include an emergency clause that makes them […]
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New Ky. Laws Go Into Effect on June 29
Most new laws approved during the Kentucky General Assembly’s 2021 session will go into effect on Tuesday, June 29. The Kentucky Constitution specifies that new laws take effect 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature unless they have a special effective date, are general appropriations measures, or include an emergency clause that makes them […]
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Covington City Manager Resigns
Covington City Manager David Johnston resigned his position, a move that was accepted by the city commission on Tuesday night. The River City News is working to gather details on events that preceded Johnston’s unexpected departure from City Hall. He was hired in July 2017, half a year into the term of then-new Mayor Joe Meyer. […]
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Covington City Manager Resigns
Covington City Manager David Johnston resigned his position, a move that was accepted by the city commission on Tuesday night. The River City News is working to gather details on events that preceded Johnston’s unexpected departure from City Hall. He was hired in July 2017, half a year into the term of then-new Mayor Joe Meyer. […]
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Kentuckians Have Shot at $1 Million, College Scholarships for Being Vaccinated
Kentuckians who have received a COVID-19 vaccine will be eligible to win $1 million or a full college scholarship. Governor Andy Beshear announced the opportunity on Friday as part of the state’s latest incentives to be vaccinated against the disease. “This is a lifesaving and now possibly life-changing opportunity,” said Beshear. “You can get your shot […]
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Kentuckians Have Shot at $1 Million, College Scholarships for Being Vaccinated
Kentuckians who have received a COVID-19 vaccine will be eligible to win $1 million or a full college scholarship. Governor Andy Beshear announced the opportunity on Friday as part of the state’s latest incentives to be vaccinated against the disease. “This is a lifesaving and now possibly life-changing opportunity,” said Beshear. “You can get your shot […]
