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A new film, about a Kentucky war hero and Medal of Honor recipient, is set for 7 p.m. Monday, while several on-demand programs are available on the KET website.
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"On this Memorial Day, take strength and determination and renewed commitment from their example, and keep fighting to save all our loved ones from the pandemic that threatens us all." — Kentucky Veterans Affairs Commissioner Keith Jackson
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Three new cases Saturday pushed the week's total to 13.
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The state had 148 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total to 8,571.
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The USDA set aside $3 billion to buy ag products but didn't begin making purchases until a month after aid was promised.
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Food insecurity rates could increase by at least 35% in Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia — totaling about 941,000 new people — if unemployment rates were to increase by at least 7.6% in each state, according to a Feeding America analysis.
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The state had 141 newly confirmed cases and five deaths Friday, the governor announced.
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The museum is closed because of coronavirus restrictions, but the staff has prepared packets that camp participants will pick up each week to complement the virtual portion of the camp and optional field trips.
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The state could pay dearly in June if people get complacent about warnings, the state health commissioner said.
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Every person who bought a Date Night To-Go package, placed an online order or knocked on the taproom door for carry-out has had a hand in keeping the business afloat, the brewery's founder says.
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The state plans to open bars and allow gatherings of 50 or fewer people beginning June 29.
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