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CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said the updated recommendations "balance what we know about the spread of the virus and the protection provided by vaccination and booster doses."

Scientists have been using genome sequencing to track the virus that causes COVID-19 almost in real time since the start of the pandemic.

The nation has averaged more than 200,000 new cases per day, a 69% jump during the period, but Kentucky's new-case rate has dropped 39%, more than any other state.

The growing popularity of the dark sky movement has many rural communities leading the way in efforts to turn down light pollution and embrace the night. Their efforts are improving quality of life and generating new economic development opportunities.

Both of Christian County’s distilleries — Casey Jones and MB Roland — donated auction items. 

The origins of Christmas as a holiday date back to the 1790s and evolved throughout the decades that followed.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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