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Bipartisan prefiled bill proposes permanent funding for full-day kindergarten in Kentucky

by Dustin Wilcox
December 23, 2021

The Kentucky government has provided to school districts only enough funding for half-day kindergarten for decades, despite the fact that most districts offer full-day kindergarten. Districts are expected to use local general funds to cover the remainder of the costs.

At-home pill for COVID-19 is approved but supply is limited

by Melissa Patrick
December 23, 2021

The authorization marks the introduction of the first COVID-19 treatment in the form of a pill that is taken orally — but supply is limited.

Kentucky launches website with tornado recovery resources

by Rhonda Miller
December 23, 2021

Gov. Andy Beshear has launched a website providing extensive information on resources for Kentuckians impacted by the recent tornadoes.

Kentucky state parks pivot from vacation spots to bustling shelters for tornado victims

by Lisa Autry
December 23, 2021

Many Western Kentucky tornado victims will spend the holiday at state parks that have been turned into free emergency housing for tornado victims.

Pembroke tackles tornado recovery and leans on resilience

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 22, 2021

Pembroke, home to about 865 residents, has been digging out from the Dec. 11 tornado with the help of volunteers from the community and from out-of-state.

Biden to get free, at-home COVID-19 tests to Americans in January

by Melissa Patrick
December 21, 2021

Starting next month, Americans will be able to order free, rapid COVID tests online to be delivered to their home, the president announced Tuesday.

A handful of companies dominate road work in Kentucky. The state looks the other way.

by Jacob Ryan
December 21, 2021

When it comes to road construction and maintenance, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has few safeguards to discourage awarding single-bid contracts — which has led to higher costs for taxpayers.

Rapid tests play a crucial role in curbing COVID-19 infections – especially as people gather for the holidays

by Nathaniel Hafer
December 21, 2021

When used properly, rapid antigen tests can be a crucial tool in limiting the spread of COVID-19 this holiday season.

As highly contagious omicron variant becomes dominant in US, Beshear warns of surge

by Melissa Patrick
December 20, 2021

Gov. Andy Beshear warned that omicron is spreading faster than anything we've ever seen and appears to be one of the most contagious viruses in modern history.

HBC collaboration beer will benefit Pennyroyal Veterans Center

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 20, 2021

HBC owners Kate Russell and Joey Medeiros brewed The Eleventh Hour in Boston.

Commentary: Remembering my rural neighbor, bell hooks

by Kim Kobersmith
December 20, 2021

The acclaimed author, poet, and professor leaves a lasting legacy, particularly in the small Kentucky town she called home.

Fabulous Equinox returning to Hopkinsville for tornado benefit concert

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 20, 2021

The group out of Savannah, Georgia will play gospel and big band music Jan. 8 at the Alhambra Theatre.