Governor Andy Beshear announced phase II for reopening Kentucky’s economy. Included in those reopening include restaurants (May 22, noting 33% and outdoor dining), movie theaters and fitness centers (June 1) and campgrounds, public and private (June 11). —-Do you appreciate our coverage? Would you consider a donation to help us continue this work?—- Beshear said […]
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Positive Covid-19 cases stabilize from yesterday’s spike; 25 new NKY cases, 2 deaths
WEDNESDAY 5/6/20 – UPDATE from Governor Andy Beshear: The highest number of positive cases were reported yesterday. “Our numbers are more stabilized,” said Gov. Beshear. > NEW CASES: 159 new cases. (625 new cases yesterday, 309 of those are from Green River Correctional Facility. (Total number in Ky: 5,934) – 4 in Campbell Co. – […]
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Operation American Resolve: F-16s to Salute Frontline Workers at St. Elizabeth in Fort Thomas in Flyover
F-16s will fly over several hospitals tomorrow to honor frontline workers during the Covid-19 pandemic. (Img: Unsplash) By Jessie Eden On Thursday, May 7, the Toledo Air National Guard 180th Fighter Wing will conduct a flyover to honor frontline workers who are working hard to keep people safe during the Covid-19 pandemic. The full schedule […]
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Newport, Alexandria Firefighters Honored During ‘Night of Remembrance’ for Those Who Passed During Pandemic
The Campbell County Fire Department honors two firefighters in Campbell County in addition to four others from NKY. (Img: Central Campbell County Fire District Facebook) By Jessie Eden The Northern Kentucky Firefighter’s Association organized a special event on Monday night to honor six Northern Kentucky firefighters who lost their lives during the Covid-19 pandemic. As […]
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Highest single day increase of positive Covid-19 cases, 6 Northern Kentucky deaths reported
Governor Andy Beshear reported the highest number of positive COVID-19 cases today in Northern Kentucky, albeit with a caveat that a large majority of those cases have come from the Green River Correctional Facility and some testing results were backloaded, calling today’s numbers “artificially high.” RELATED: FTM has cut advertising rate to help businesses by […]
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Op Ed: Dear Kentucky Teachers, You’re Doing a Great Job
Dear Kentucky teachers, you’re doing a great job! Erin Ball, a language arts teacher at Georgetown Middle School (Scott County), is the 2020 Kentucky Teacher of the Year. In honor of the 2020 National Teacher Appreciation Week May 4-8, Kentucky Teacher of the Year Erin Ball sends an open letter to all of the Commonwealth’s […]
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Donate During ‘Giving Tuesday Now’ to Help Small Businesses Like Fort Thomas Matters
Click here to support Fort Thomas Matters Giving Tuesday Now is a new global day of giving and unity that will take place today May 5, 2020 – in addition to the regularly scheduled Dec 1, 2020 #GivingTuesday – as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. Back in March when this […]
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Drive-thru testing site announced in Northern Kentucky
Governor Andy Beshear announced that there is now a partnership with St. Elizabeth for drive-thru testing at 25 Atlantic Avenue in Erlanger on the Kenton/Boone border. Anyone qualifies for testing at no cost and is available by appointment only. The phone number to make an appointment is 1-800-737-7900. The testing site will run May 11 […]
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Coney Island Extends Year Pass to 2021, Season Opening Delayed Due to Covid-19
Coney Island is delaying opening due to Covid-19 guidelines. (Img: Sunlite Pool, Coney Island Facebook Page) By Jessie Eden We have bad news and good news. The bad news is it may be while before you can return to Coney Island…but the good news is that the park just extending memberships through 2021 which means […]
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Gov. Beshear indicates Kentucky continues to be in a period of plateau
Governor Andy Beshear indicated that Kentucky is still in a period of plateau with regard to positive cases of the Coronavirus in the Commonwealth. On a special Kentucky weekend that includes the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Beshear continued to talk about shared sacrifice. “I hope we’ve made all the right decisions – […]