Regional & State Archives

These 3 factors are driving many COVID-19 outbreaks in rural communities

by Liam Niemeyer
June 15, 2020

For many rural counties, the spikes in case numbers have stemmed from a few kinds of facilities and workplaces where COVID-19 has spread like wildfire: meatpacking plants, prisons, and nursing homes.

As masks become controversial, evidence mounts that they work to curb spread of coronavirus

by Kentucky Health News
June 15, 2020

In late April, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said, "Practice social distancing and don’t be stigmatized by wearing a mask. It doesn't necessarily mean you’re sick; it means you're concerned about others."

Daily case count jumps to near record; hospitalizations are stable

by Al Cross
June 13, 2020

Another 315 Kentuckians were confirmed Saturday to be infected with coronavirus, a near-record daily total that continued a two-week upward trend.

Infection rate estimated by website suggests Kentucky’s coronavirus hotspots are moving to Louisville-Bluegrass corridor

by Kentucky Health News
June 13, 2020

Christian County is among seven Kentucky counties with an estimated rate of transmission greater than 1.1. Epidemiologists want the rate below 1, which would make the virus die out eventually.

Marshall County High School shooter sentenced to life in prison

by Rachel Collins
June 12, 2020

Former classmate Mason Cosner, who spoke during the court hearing, recalled recovering from the damage of a bullet tearing through the left side of his face, shattering his jaw and permanently damaging one of his arteries.

Kentucky has 400 new cases in last 2 days, but fewer hospitalizations

by Al Cross
June 12, 2020

The new cases raised the state's total to 12,166. At least 3,390 Kentuckians have recovered from the virus.

Beshear says virus at a new plateau; modified nursing home visitation set for July 15

by Melissa Patrick
June 11, 2020

The governor said he believes Kentucky is at a new plateau in its number of cases, and likely no longer in a decline, which it saw two weeks ago

Beshear says he doesn’t regret sending National Guard to Louisville

by Ryland Barton
June 11, 2020

Two National guardsmen were involved in the shooting death of Louisville barbecue chef David McAtee, and police and state officials have said McActee fired first. The incident has sparked outrage from people across the city, state and country already protesting police violence.

Beshear says virus in controlled range, but easy absentee voting and more polling places needed

by Test and Eric Umansky
June 11, 2020

The governor noted that more deaths have been reported recently among people in their 50s and 60s, which he said should remind people in at-risk categories (over 60 or with underlying medical conditions) that “just because things are open doesn’t mean you should be going to them.”

Rural Americans just as worried about pandemic as national average, according to new poll

by The Rural Blog
June 10, 2020

About half of rural respondents, roughly the same as the nationwide average, said they agreed their state has taken appropriate action to contain the pandemic.

Cases up, but Beshear says Kentucky State Fair is on and businesses can soon increase capacity to 50%

by Melissa Patrick
June 10, 2020

Beshear also announced that restaurants, retail stores and others that have been operating at 33% capacity can increase to 50% capacity one month after they were allowed to reopen.