Government Archives

Postal Service may have to shutter by summer without more stimulus funds, warn reps who oversee the program

by The Rural Blog
April 2, 2020

The Postal Service delivers the largest share of mail and packages in rural areas because private companies like FedEx and UPS find it hard to make a profit there.

Citing financial uncertainty, state legislators to consider short budget

by Ryland Barton
April 1, 2020

Kentucky is bracing for a hit in the amount of money it collects from sales and income taxes, which make up more than 75 percent of state revenues.

Census 2020 up and running despite coronavirus outbreak; residents can respond online, by phone or through mail

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 1, 2020

Census officials say the online questionnaire takes about 10 minutes to complete.

Job losses reveal impact of coronavirus on local economy

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 1, 2020

Supply chain disruptions have hit industrial jobs, and state-ordered closures and restrictions are affecting retail, restaurant and service work.

Christian County has six newly confirmed cases of COVID-19; one patient hospitalized at Jennie Stuart

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 31, 2020

A new lab under contract to process COVID-19 tests for Jennie Stuart Medical Center and its Express Lab is providing results within 72 hours.

Public library extends closure through April; online resources still available

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 31, 2020

The earliest possible date the library could reopen is May 4.

Beshear pleads for social distancing as Kentuckians flock to stores and recreation; Trump extends guidelines to April 30

by Al Cross
March 29, 2020

The governor said golf courses and home-improvement stores are among places where people need to do a better job of social distancing.

City further restricts public access at municipal center

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 29, 2020

The drive-thru window at the city Tax Office is still accessible.

Legislature passes bill to support state response to COVID-19; includes many suspensions and changes in health-care rules

by Melissa Patrick
March 28, 2020

Police chief urges residents to follow governor’s orders for social distancing

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 27, 2020

The chief posted the letter to the department's Facebook page.

Beshear rejects Trump idea to scale distancing by county risk

by Kentucky Health News
March 27, 2020

The governor said he has spent more than $8 million on personal protective equipment, and "I’m gonna spend what it takes."

As Trump envisions Easter reopening, Beshear clamps down

by Kentucky Health News
March 25, 2020

Health experts say it's too early to change course, but Trump adopted the line of thought in an interview Tuesday with Fox News, saying he “would love to have the country opened up, and just raring to go, by Easter."