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As Lexington cases set a new record, mayor urges mask wearing; Cameron joins Northern Ky. suit attacking Beshear’s restrictions

by Kentucky Health News
July 3, 2020

The state's daily report said 430 people in Kentucky were hospitalized for covid-19, up from 427 the day before. Intensive-care cases remained steady at 73; they have ranged from 61 to 79 in the last three weeks.

Hopkinsville Municipal Center set to reopen; safety guidelines announced for in-person council meetings

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 2, 2020

Everyone entering city hall will be required to wear a face mask and to have a temperature check.

Ky. cases remain stable, as daily number equals 7-day average; AG Cameron trying to join suit against Beshear’s business restrictions

by Melissa Patrick
July 2, 2020

Kentucky's total cases are now up to 15,842 and its death toll is up to 568. The daily report shows that 427 Kentuckians are currently hospitalized, with 73 in intensive care. The hospitalization number continues to rise; it is now the largest since June 11, when it was 514.

Incumbents Darvin Adams and Patricia Bell advance in contested city council primaries

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 1, 2020

In November, eight of the 12 city council wards will have a contested race in addition to the mayor's contest in which Republican James R. Knight Jr. and Independent Walter Shamble will challenge Interim Mayor Wendell Lynch, a Democrat.

Officials warn Kentuckians to follow rules to keep economy open

by Melissa Patrick
July 1, 2020

Until there is a vaccine, the rules are to keep your hands washed, stay six feet away from anyone who doesn't live in your home, get tested regularly and, most important, wear a mask when in public.

Primary victories by Beshear appointees set stage for November judicial races

by Dalton York
June 30, 2020

Beshear appointee Chris McNeill, the directing attorney of Paducah’s public defender office, will face Air Force veteran Jenny Hines in the general election.

McGrath to face McConnell in November race for U.S. Senate

by Ryland Barton
June 30, 2020

State Rep. Charles Booker garnered a majority of votes in the state’s two most populous counties, Jefferson and Fayette. But McGrath cobbled together statewide support, winning a majority of Kentucky’s mostly rural counties.

Comer tapped as top Republican on U.S. House Oversight Committee

by Liam Niemeyer
June 30, 2020

The position of ranking member was vacant for months after former U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows left the position to become White House chief of staff. Comer has served on the committee during his tenure, including as ranking member of the Environment Subcommittee.

Republican senators want Trump to get in the fight, wear a mask

by Test and Eric Umansky
June 26, 2020

Counties with more than five new cases Friday were Jefferson, 53; Fayette, 33; Warren, 29; Kenton, 17; Shelby, 9; Laurel, 8; Daviess, 7; and Mercer, 6.

Health departments getting temporary workers to trace contacts of people who have the coronavirus; start of school will be big test

by Kentucky Health News
June 26, 2020

Contact tracers will allow health department employees who have been reassigned to COVID-19 work to get back to their normal work in public health. But most of the new workers haven’t been hired yet, because officials expect a surge of cases when school begins.

Christian County residents urged to practice coronavirus safety measures as economy reopening continues

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 24, 2020

The county’s coronavirus total, as of Tuesday, was 179, including 39 active cases, 137 recovered and three deaths.

Election official says Christian County’s in-person primary voting was successful; absentee tabulations continue to determine outcome

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 24, 2020

Local election officials will continue scanning and tabulating absentee ballots. Results will be reported to the Kentucky Board of Elections by June 30.