All but one county in Kentucky is currently classified as being in the “red zone” on the state’s COVID-19 incidence rate map, which denotes an average of 25 or more daily positive cases of the coronavirus per 100,000 people. Only Hickman County, in far western Kentucky, is two ratings down, averaging 22.8 cases per 100,000 […]
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COVID-19: 2,085 New Cases in Ky., 215 in NKY; Boone Co. Woman Among Dead
Kentucky recorded 2,085 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state on Monday, including 215 in Northern Kentucky. A 73-year old Boone County woman was among the twenty-one people who reportedly died from COVID-related causes on Monday. Kenton County counted 79 new cases while there were 77 in Boone County, 47 in Campbell County, 10 […]
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COVID-19: Weekend Brings 7,472 Cases Statewide, 715 in NKY
Saturday and Sunday brought more than 7,000 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases across Kentucky, including 715 in five Northern Kentucky counties. The state recorded 4,240 cases on Saturday and 3,232 cases on Sunday. The state’s 7-day positivity rate is now 12.45%. Locally, Kenton County recorded 285 cases over the two-day period with 161 on Saturday and […]
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Recapping the General Assembly’s First Week Back in Frankfort
From the Legislative Research Commission. It’s no surprise to anyone: The beginning of this year’s Kentucky General Assembly session looks different. But it’s not just the facemasks, the social distancing, or the new faces among a particularly large class of freshman legislators. It’s also the speed at which lawmakers kicked the lawmaking process into gear […]
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COVID-19: Post-Holiday Surge Continues; 4,750 Cases in Ky., 395 in NKY on Friday
The surge of COVID-19 cases continued in Kentucky on Friday. Governor Andy Beshear announced 4,750 newly confirmed positive cases of the novel coronavirus across the state, bringing the total to 15,403 over the past three days. The only days with higher case counts happened on Wednesday and Thursday. In five Northern Kentucky counties, there were […]
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“Born Alive” Bill Passes Ky. Senate, House Committee
Legislation titled the Born-Alive Infant Protection Act passed the Kentucky Senate on Thursday and a House committee on Friday. The measure, known as Senate Bill 9, would require that an infant born alive be given the appropriate medical care to preserve life. Any violation of SB 9 could result in the medical provider’s license being revoked and felony charges. It […]
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Ky. Bills Would Curtail Governor’s Executive Orders, Regulations
The Kentucky Senate passed a pair of bills that would curtail the governor’s use of executive orders and regulations. The first measure, Senate Bill 1, would dictate that executive orders that place restrictions on the function of schools, businesses or nonprofits expire after 30 days – unless extended by the General Assembly. The same would go for executive orders that regulate political, religious and […]
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COVID-19: “We Are In a Dangerous Place”; Holidays Blamed for Case Escalation
Kentucky has recorded more than 10,000 COVID-19 cases over the past two days, Governor Andy Beshear announced Thursday. The state confirmed 4,911 positive cases on Thursday, which followed Wednesday’s record statewide count of 5,742 cases. Northern Kentucky is also part of this surge in new cases, with 489 confirmed cases on Thursday and 527 on […]
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Ky. House Passes Bill Allowing Schools, Businesses to Reopen
After clearing the House Judiciary Committee earlier this week, House Bill 1 became the first bill passed by the House this legislative session. Gov. Andy Beshear issued a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic on March 6, 2020. Since then, he has issued several Stay at Home orders requiring businesses, especially restaurants, to […]
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TANK Prepares for Biggest System Change in a Generation
The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) announced its new system redesign begins on January 30. Part of the plan includes the elimination of seven routes, due to low ridership, following a planning study. Those routes are 9 Taylor Mill and 11 Fort Thomas, and the express routes 1X Florence, 18X Edgewood, 28X Empire Dr./Industrial […]