FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Gov. Andy Beshear has criticized organizers of protests taking aim at the pace of business reopenings in Kentucky. Beshear said Tuesday that the organizers risk spreading the coronavirus outbreak by flouting health guidelines. And he says they sent a “message of hate” with the display of Confederate flags at their rallies. His criticism comes as some…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A group of protesters are suing Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, arguing his pandemic measures are infringing on their right to protest at the state Capitol. The four men are asking a federal judge to declare orders that keep protesters away from Capitol grounds unconstitutional. The suit filed Tuesday is the latest in a recent flurry of…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The maker of Louisville Slugger bats says it put furloughed employees back on the payroll after receiving a loan from a government program aimed at helping small businesses. Hillerich & Bradsby resumed production at its wood bat factory in Louisville on Monday. It came as parts of Kentucky’s economy reopened after weeks of shutdowns because of…
File PhotoFRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has granted $1.7 million for five brownfield projects in Kentucky. The grants help communities plan the cleanup and redevelopment of properties that are contaminated or suspected of being contaminated. A release from Gov. Andy Beshear’s office says $300,000 grants are going to Hazard, Frankfort, Louisville and Florence. A coalition grant…
File PicLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A prominent civil rights and personal injury attorney has been hired by the family of a black woman who was fatally shot by Kentucky police in her home. News outlets reported Attorney Ben Crump was hired Monday by the family of Breonna Taylor, who was 26 when officers entered her Louisville home early on March…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky officials say a 10-year-old child has a new syndrome related to the coronavirus. Gov. Andy Beshear said Monday that the child is on a ventilator. Beshear paused his daily briefing for a moment of silence for the youngster. He says officials believe it’s the only case of a Kentucky child suffering from the syndrome. Dr….
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky counties may be able to cover costs of recycling or disposing of waste tires with $4,000 state grants. The Energy and Environment Cabinet says the funds are available through its Division of Waste Management Waste Tire Trust Fund. Division official Gary Logsdon says labor and equipment costs aren’t eligible. Grant applications must be submitted by…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky has started to gradually reopen its economy amid the coronavirus outbreak. Customers browsed vehicles displayed Monday at the Paul Miller Ford dealership in Lexington. Auto dealerships are among sectors allowed to relaunch in-person service after weeks of being shut down or forced to rely on internet commerce. Also reopening Monday were manufacturing, construction, office-based businesses,…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence is self-isolating after an aide tested positive for the coronavirus last week. An administration official says Pence is voluntarily keeping his distance from other people in line with CDC guidance. The official says Pence has repeatedly tested negative for COVID-19 since his exposure but is following the advice of medical officials. Pence’s move…
Image Source: WikipediaGATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) — The reopening of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park was a little too tempting of a draw as scores of nature lovers from dozens of states crowded trails and trekked into blocked-off areas. A park spokeswoman on Saturday said parking lots were packed and lines of cars snaked down tree-lined streets. Many people did…
