By LIAM NIEMEYER Kentucky agriculture leaders and economists say the state’s turbulent hemp industry is still trying to find stability this year after uncertain federal regulation and overproduction led to a tanked market for the crop and subsequent bankruptcies. Kentucky Department of Agriculture data released in late May shows there are 960 licensed hemp growers this…
By WBKO News Staff | EDMONTON, Ky. (WBKO) – Congressman James Comer will be joining local officials to visit a Metcalfe County factory Tuesday. According to a release, he’ll be touring American Shield Apparel’s factory, where the new operation is playing a key role in the fight against COVID-19 by manufacturing gowns for area hospitals and nursing…
Ben Tobin, Louisville Courier Journal LOUISVILLE, Ky. — An additional 42,793 Kentuckians filed for unemployment insurance for the first time last week as the commonwealth and nation continue to reel from the economic impact of the coronavirus. This is the most recent woe in a tumultuous past 11 weeks for the Bluegrass State’s workforce, as roughly 43%…
Chris Kenning, Louisville Courier Journal After a descent into heroin addiction, Meggan Hicks was helping friends and drug-court participants kick drugs when the coronavirus pandemic steamrolled their carefully laid recoveries. In-person Narcotics Anonymous classes were canceled. Drug testing loosened. Treatment facilities weren’t admitting new patients. Church support programs moved online. Anxiety and isolation sharpened. Jobs were…
By Associated Press | FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he has reached agreement with top lawmakers on adjusting transportation spending without a special legislative session. Last month, a panel of economists reduced revenue projections for the General Fund and Road Fund for the current fiscal year, ending June 30. Plunging tax collections are blamed…
By JOSH JAMES Kentucky’s COVID-19 numbers have been seesawing in recent days, but Gov. Andy Beshear says it’s still too early to draw any conclusions. With the state in the midst of a gradual economic reopening and large-scale protests, health officials are keeping a close eye on how COVID-19 trends might be affected. Cases had been…
By JOSH JAMES President Donald Trump’s call for governors to “dominate” in face of widespread protests and his threats to deploy the U.S. military in U.S. cities have been both echoed and rejected by leaders in Kentucky. On a reportedly contentious call with governors, sources say the president labeled the state leaders “weak” amid the continuing…
By WKYT News Staff | FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) – According to Governor Andy Beshear, everyone should get a COVID-19 test. The Governor made the remarks at his briefing Tuesday, June 2. He said people should consider getting a free test every month. Beshear recommended even more frequency for people in contact with a lot of people. So far…
By Camille Gear | HAZARD, Ky (WYMT) – A once empty gym months ago, now looks a little different. “March 18th was doomsday,” said Greg Hoskins, East Kentucky Fitness Manager. After being closed for almost 11 weeks, East Kentucky Fitness was more than ready to open back up. “Even in health crisis exercise is good mentally and physically…
By News Staff | RUSSELL, Ky. (WSAZ) — King’s Daughters Medical Center reopened the Vitality Center Monday, returning pediatric rehabilitation services to Russell, Kentucky. It has been more than two months since families could visit the facility. Parent Lori Rachel Nichols says she has been taking her kids for more than eight years. However, just a…