Author: WNKY Staff

Local governments can cite and fine businesses that are not COVID compliant

Businesses in 'gross noncompliance' will be shut down

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – As the escalation in cases of COVID-19 increases and is taxing healthcare providers, local governments are working to slow the spread, according to a release from the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce. The City of Bowling Green and Warren County in conjunction with the State of Kentucky will start enforcement of the Governor’s executive orders…

State sets another COVID record with 3,173 new cases Friday

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Friday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state’s highest ever number of new daily COVID-19 cases and deaths, as the pandemic significantly worsens across the commonwealth and the United States. “Like almost every state in America, we are seeing a surge here in Kentucky that is concerning and deadly,” said Gov. Beshear. “But like every state in America,…

COVID-19 cases continue to soar with 94 of Kentucky’s 120 counties in red zone

FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced 94 red zone counties and implored Kentuckians to follow red zone recommendations and school recommendations, as other states reach frightening milestones in our nationwide battle against COVID-19. Texas alone has surpassed 1 million cases; El Paso, Texas, is doubling its supply of mobile morgues; the Mayo Clinic Health System is reporting that 100% of its hospital beds are full in northwestern Wisconsin; and…

Kentucky COVID numbers surge by 2,700 new cases

FRANKFORT, Ky.  – Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear warned every Kentuckian that they must take the pandemic more seriously in order to protect themselves, their families and their community. Kentuckians are in significantly greater danger of contracting COVID-19 now than they were in March or April. Wednesday, the Governor reported 2,700 new cases, the state’s highest ever daily total. In addition,…

Kentucky records more than 2,000 new COVID cases

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear encouraged Kentucky families to be safe this Thanksgiving, especially in light of the newest federal report for the commonwealth that emphasizes the risks of gathering with people from other households. He also encouraged Kentuckians to keep getting tested for COVID-19 and announced that the state ranks sixth in the country for daily COVID-19 tests…