FRENCH CREEK, Ky. — As you probably know by now, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this morning, and by tradition, that means six more weeks of winter. But if you’re looking for a second opinion for Groundhog Day, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources may have what you’re…
Read MoreCHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia residents are getting closer to being able to obtain medical marijuana. Last week, the state announced locations of marijuana dispensaries, including three in Logan County. There are no dispensaries permitted for Mingo County at this time. Beginning at noon on…
Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky. — Coronavirus cases continue to fall in Kentucky. The state reported just over 7,000 new cases over the weekend, which is down more than 1,500 over the previous weekend. That brings the total to nearly 363,000. The death toll now stands at 3,745, after 134 more Kentuckians died…
Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky. — After surging earlier this month in the wake of the holidays, Kentucky is continuing to see coronavirus cases fall. More than 2,400 new cases were reported on Wednesday, bringing the total to nearly 353,000. Forty-seven more Kentuckians have died, raising the death toll to 3,542.…
Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear said Tuesday that Kentucky will soon begin receiving additional doses of the coronavirus vaccines. During a conference call with President Biden’s COVID-19 team, Beshear said the White House pledged to increase vaccine supplies by 17 percent. “That is a great…
Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear announced Monday a new round of funding to help those who have fallen behind on utility bills due to COVID-19.T he governor announced $38 million in funding for the program.bCities and counties can apply for up to $200,000 to distribute to residents, and that money…
Read MoreWASHINGTON, D.C. — Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, ushering in a new administration with a call for the nation to come together. “History, faith, reason show the way, the way of unity,” the president said. “We can…
Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky. — After getting off to a slow start with its COVID-19 vaccination effort, Kentucky has rapidly increased the pace. Now the state is facing a new problem — supply. Last week, the state was able to vaccinate more than 83,000 Kentuckians.But only 56,000 new doses are expected…
Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky. — After seeing coronavirus cases in Kentucky soar to new heights in the weeks following the holidays, there are early indications that numbers could be trending down once again. There were more than 9,400 cases reported over the weekend, which is nearly 3,000 fewer than last weekend.…
Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky. — When President-Elect Joe Biden is sworn into office next Wednesday, Kentuckians will be among those charged with protecting the inauguration. Following last week’s siege of the U.S. Capitol, Kentucky was asked to provide troops to the security effort. “More of our…
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