The number of COVID-19-related deaths in Northern Kentucky more than doubled since Sunday. Governor Andy Beshear announced 14 additional deaths across Kentucky during his daily briefing on Monday, seven of those are in Kenton and Campbell Counties. Five deaths of Kenton residents were reported while two from Campbell were confirmed. Thirteen people in Northern Kentucky […]
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Kentucky Schools Asked to Stay Closed Through May 1
From the Kentucky Department of Education: In a teleconference call April 2 with Kentucky’s public school superintendents, Gov. Andy Beshear recommended that all Kentucky schools continue their suspension of in-person classes through May 1 to help control the spread of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in communities across the state. All 172 Kentucky school districts, […]
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COVID-19: 41 Confirmed NKY Cases, Third Death
Four additional confirmed cases of COVID-19/coronavirus were confirmed in Northern Kentucky on Tuesday, along with the third virus-related death. The region now has a total of 41 confirmed cases. Kenton County has 22 of them while there are 9 each in Campbell and Boone, and 1 in Grant. The Northern Kentucky Health Department also said […]
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COVID-19: 37 Cases in NKY; Beshear Limits Out-of-State Travel
Governor Andy Beshear ordered new restrictions on out-of-state travel on Monday while the Northern Kentucky Health Department confirmed 37 cases of coronavirus/COVID-19 in Boone, Campbell, Grant, and Kenton counties. The health department also confirmed the death of a Kenton County resident over the age of 80 who also had underlying health issues. At his daily […]
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Beshear Signs, Vetoes Bills
From the Office of Governor Andy Beshear: In the midst of leading Kentucky’s response to a worldwide pandemic that has infected more than 400 Kentuckians, Gov. Andy Beshear signed more than 35 bills last week. Gov. Beshear signed legislation prohibiting selling tobacco, alternative nicotine and vaping products to people under 21, making the transportation cabinet […]
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First COVID-19 Death in Northern Kentucky Reported, First Case in Grant Confirmed
Northern Kentucky Health Department on Saturday announced the region’s first COVID-19-related death. – The victim was only identified as a person over 60, who resided in Kenton County. The victim also had underlying health issues, the health department said. – “Our thoughts go out to their loved ones during this very difficult time,” said Dr. […]
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23 Confirmed COVID-19/Coronavirus Cases in NKY
Four additional cases of coronavirus/COVID-19 were confirmed in Northern Kentucky on Friday bringing the region’s total to 23. Fourteen cases are in Kenton County, five in Boone County, and four in Campbell County. In announcing the new numbers, the Northern Kentucky Health Department stressed that more confirmed cases are likely and that some people in […]
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Trump Rails on Massie Over Coronavirus Relief Bill
UPDATE: Rep. Thomas Massie issued a response on Twitter and this story has been updated to include his remarks. President Donald Trump unleashed on Northern Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie in a series of tweets on Friday morning. Looks like a third rate Grandstander named @RepThomasMassie, a Congressman from, unfortunately, a truly GREAT State, Kentucky, wants […]
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Beshear Orders a Halt to Residential Evictions During Coronavirus Emergency
From the Office of Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear Gov. Andy Beshear on Wednesday tightened restrictions on businesses and banned residential evictions under a state of emergency declaration aimed at addressing the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic. The Governor offered details about the new executive order as he warned against complacency in Kentucky’s fight against the COVID-19 outbreak. “The […]
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State Cancels Schools’ K-PREP Testing for 2019-20 Academic Year
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) notified all Kentucky public school superintendents on Tuesday that K-PREP testing for the 2019-2020 school year has been canceled. U.S. Department of Education (USED) officials announced March 20 that students impacted by school closures due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic can bypass standardized testing for the 2019-2020 school year. KDE applied for a […]