The 2020 Kentucky Derby will now run without fans
After rescheduling its signature event for just the second time since 1875, Churchill Downs announced Friday afternoon the 2020 Kentucky Derby will run without fans…
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School officials discuss new normal as students say virtual learning is less meaningful and manageable
On Tuesday, school superintendents, students, a parent, and other education groups all discussed the new reality facing Kentucky education in fall 2020 with recommendations from…
Kentucky governor and secretary of state release voting plan for November election
The state’s governor and top election official have released a plan to keep Kentuckians safe and socially distanced when voting in the November election that…
Large coalition urges Beshear to take action on state’s drained unemployment insurance fund
After months of unprecedented unemployment insurance benefits claims amid the COVID-19 global pandemic, Kentucky’s fund for those claims is at $0 and the state is…
Survey shows impact of in-home school and childcare on Kentucky’s workforce
A survey of business leaders across the state in the wake of changes to schools and childcare due to the COVID-19 pandemic shows a large…
Employers could have to pay additional leave for parents because of virtual schooling and child care closures
Many school districts across Kentucky will begin classes virtually after Gov. Andy Beshear’s recommendation that schools push back their in-person start dates to September 28….
Churchill Downs releases attendance plans for rescheduled Kentucky Derby
After rescheduling its signature event for just the second time since 1875, Churchill Downs on Wednesday unveiled plans to host a limited number of guests…
Kentucky man who survived more than 30 overdoses using his story to help save lives
By the time he was 11 years old, Kenneth Bearden had already overdosed seven times. Growing up, the Louisville native said he got involved with…
Kentucky governor recommends schools wait until September 28 to hold in-person classes, announces new regulations for bars and restaurants
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear asked the state’s public and private schools on Monday to delay in-person classes until September 28. Beshear called the decision “tough…
Trump issues executive orders aimed at providing added relief amid pandemic
As talks between Democrats and Republicans on a phase-four stimulus package for Americans have stalled, President Donald Trump filed executive orders over the weekend aimed…