Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Beshear Administration To Keep Ky. Fish & Wildlife Commissioner

By LIAM NIEMEYER A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against Governor Andy Beshear’s administration by the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission to try to reinstate the former Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources commissioner to his post. Franklin Circuit Judge Thomas Wingate in a 18-page ruling Wednesday said a state Fish and Wildlife commission has the…

Ky. Restaurants Say ‘Red Zone’ Recommendations Will Put Them (Further) In The Red

By Ryan Van Velzer Kentucky restaurants say they can expect to see an immediate loss in customers following the latest round of coronavirus recommendations from Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, according to the Kentucky Restaurant Association. Restaurant Association President Stacy Roof she’s disheartened the governor’s office has singled out the restaurant industry, which endured more than $550…

Beshear Urges Virtual Campaigning When Possible

By ASSOCIATED PRESS Kentucky’s governor says political candidates should lean toward virtual campaigning amid a surge of coronavirus cases. And he says they should follow strict guidelines if opting for in-person events. With Election Day a week away, Gov. Andy Beshear was asked Tuesday about people campaigning in counties categorized as having the highest COVID-19 incidence…

Legislators To File Bill Preventing Unemployment ‘Overpayment Debt’

By Jared Bennett Kentucky Senate Republicans intend to file a bill that would prevent the unemployment office from “clawing back” money mistakenly paid to people who self-quarantined. Republican leadership announced the plan at a press conference last week, where they discussed concerns with Gov. Andy Beshear’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. Among those concerns were missteps…

UK HealthCare Hospitals Prepare For COVID-19 Surge As Kentucky Hits Record High

By Corinne Boyer, Ohio Valley ReSource As Kentucky continues to post record high numbers of coronavirus cases, University of Kentucky HealthCare hospitals revealed plans to accommodate an expected spike of hospitalized COVID-19 patients. UK’s Albert B. Chandler Hospital in Lexington treats COVID-19 patients from the city and some coronavirus patients have been transferred from other Kentucky…