by Gina Glaros and Chad Mills HILLVIEW, Ky. (WDRB) — The bright LED sign outside Maryville Baptist Church in Hillview summed up why dozens showed up there — in-person — for Sunday church services. “Fear is a reaction, courage is a choice,” it read. As the deadly coronavirus pandemic spreads across Kentucky, Senior Pastor Jack Roberts has…
By RACHEL COLLINS A former E-911 dispatcher has filed a lawsuit against Marshall County Fiscal Court and Marshall County Judge-Executive Kevin Neal alleging county officials knew as early March 19 that its dispatchers were potentially exposed to COVID-19 but took no action until March 24. And while Marshall County E-911 Director Chris Freeman was reportedly taking…
By SARAH MCCAMMON Originally published on April 5, 2020 1:46 pm An association representing thousands of hospitals across the country is pushing back after President Trump claimed that hospital administrators are “really thrilled to be where they are.” The American Hospital Association said hospital officials are worried about shortages of critical medical supplies, including medication for patients and…
By Eleanor Klibanoff A few weeks ago, a medical interpreter at the University of Louisville Hospital says she was interpreting for a Spanish-speaking patient. As she translated the healthcare professional’s questions and the patient’s answers, it dawned on her. “She had clear respiratory symptoms, she could hardly stop coughing, she had traveled outside the country,” said…
By STU JOHNSON Governor Beshear says the “healthy at home” recommendation should not be misconstrued to be a “shelter in place” requirement. During his daily coronavirus briefing Wednesday, the governor said it’s not about hunkering down, but realizing what positive activities can be done in the home. Listen here. Beshear reported 93 new cases and two…
by Kevin Wheatley LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – Gov. Andy Beshear will hold another conference call with Kentucky school superintendents Thursday afternoon, potentially signaling a longer suspension of in-person classes as the state tries to limit the spread of COVID-19. Beshear has hinted in recent days that an announcement regarding school closures will come soon,…
By Connor James Ky. (WYMT) – Across the country as we work to slow the spread of COVID-19, there is another battle going on that many addiction recovery centers and those in recovery are fighting. Those in recovery face one of the toughest times right now: handling isolation. “We’re treating an epidemic inside a pandemic,” said Matt…
WASHINGTON – The checks are coming. One-time payments of up to $1,200 should start going out in the next three weeks to most Americans who file individual tax returns, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says. Those who file joint tax returns will get up to $2,400. The payments are part of a $2 trillion recovery package…
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Attorney General’s office released an opinion Monday upholding Gov. Andy Beshear’s power to delay an election during a declared state of emergency. The Governor issued an executive order in March delaying Kentucky’s primary election until June 23 because of the coronavirus pandemic. Jason Snead, Executive Director of the…
Company working with United Auto Workers on safety measures DEARBORN, Mich. (March 31, 2020) – Ford, which has two large assembly facilities in Louisville employing more than 12,000, is delaying the restart of production at its North America plants to help protect its workers. The company had been aiming to restart production April 6 at…