Beshear announces funding for high-speed internet expansion across Kentucky

By Shelby Lofton LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – Broadband internet access is expanding across the commonwealth. Monday, Governor Andy Beshear announced more than $89 million in grant funding to bring high-speed internet access to unserved communities: Governor Beshear promises this project will help bridge Kentucky’s digital divide. The governor said 46 grants were awarded to 12 internet…

Booster needed to protect against Omicron; infection may provide immunity, but docs say booster is better

If you haven’t gotten a booster shot following your “full vaccination” with the Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines against COVID-19, you probably are not protected against getting sick from the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, says a study in the New England Journal of Medicine. The study found that “Two shots of COVID-19 vaccine without an additional…

‘I think they want to watch the world burn’: Ky. sec. of state responds to Oldham Co. candidate’s request for recount in 36-point loss

By Kathleen Ninke OLDHAM COUNTY, Ky. (WAVE) – An Oldham County Republican has to raise $22,000 before June 16 to fund a primary ballot recount in a race she lost by 36 percentage points. But, Bridgette Ehly, who failed to win more votes than incumbent David Osborn in District 59′s state house race, isn’t alleging fraud.…

Law enforcement groups join Kentuckians voicing support for enhanced gun safety measures

By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service National law enforcement groups are joining the chorus of Kentuckians calling on the U.S. Senate to pass meaningful gun-safety measures. A bipartisan group of senators is working on specific legislation after announcing an agreement to support “red flag” laws, boost background checks and increase mental health resources. Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.,…