BY WILL WRIGHT If you are laid off from your job, then you may be eligible for unemployment insurance, but you must abide by the rules. Some people misunderstand their legal responsibilities when they receive these benefits, which can lead to a commission of fraud. BY GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR This article has Unlimited Access. For more…
By Jess Clark Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order last week releasing 186 inmates from state prisons who were vulnerable to the coronavirus. Advocates are calling on the state to take similar steps to protect juveniles who are incarcerated. The ACLU of Kentucky has sent a letter to Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice Commissioner LaShana Harris, asking…
By ASSOCIATED PRESS Officials with the Kentucky Community and Technical College System have postponed the search for a new president due the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. A statement from the school system’s Board of Regents says they hope to post the job again in August and announce a new leader by next January. Meanwhile, current President Jay…
By ASSOCIATED PRESS Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has raised nearly $7.5 million in the first three months of 2020. His campaign said Tuesday it’s the best fundraising performance for the Kentucky Republican since he entered the Senate in the mid-1980s. McConnell flexed his fundraising strength in the midst of a global pandemic. McConnell has raised…
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,…