Phil Pendleton

An appellate court sided with the governor in saying private, religious schools should not have in-person learning. Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron says he will argue this issue before another level of the U.S. court system and says despite the ruling by the three judges in Cincinnati, he’s confident that these schools have a valid argument to have children in classrooms.

Kentucky’s insured unemployment rate has fallen below five percent and because of that, the Extended Benefit program, as determined by the U.S. Department of Labor, is ending also.

Health leaders are worried that they could see COVID-19 cases skyrocket in about two to three weeks if people have large family gatherings on Thanksgiving and through the weekend.

Doctors advised people to follow guidelines like social distancing and wearing masks.

Smith calls the rules and mandates illegal and even goes as far as to say they are from a “corrupt elected official.”

Kentucky House Republicans say they will pass a one-year budget, and question how much authority a governor has when they meet in the legislative session next year.

Kentucky lawmakers are reacting to the new COVID-19 mandates from Governor Beshear in different ways.

In March, there was a rush on this food pantry because there was a panic to get food, and, as cases increase, workers and volunteers are seeing something similar.

The numbers show the virus spreading in places of worship, schools and businesses.

Today Governor Andy Beshear and state officials say the nursing home industry can expect aggressive steps to protect a community that’s been hit very hard. They also say by mid-week we could learn of more action to help slow down the community spread.

More Kentucky counties are entering the COVID-19 red zone, among them, Franklin County.

Senator Reggie Thomas says he is pre-filing legislation to increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour in increments over the next 5 years.

An infectious disease doctor in Danville says numbers are on the rise in that part of the state as well, with Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center once again nearing capacity.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was joined by House Speaker David Osborne and Senate President Robert Stivers in Frankfort Friday morning.

The GOP gains mean Republicans will have more ammunition to try to limit Governor Andy Beshear’s emergency powers.

Now that his race is over, Kentucky’s senior senator, Mitch McConnell, is closely watching undecided races, those that will determine control of the Senate and the presidential race.

In addition to the race for president and the Kentucky Senate race, the other big race we’re watching this election is Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has had a quiet day in his hometown of Louisville. His campaign spokesperson says he spent most of Tuesday at home with his wife, and on the phone thanking supporters.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made his last push to win over Kentucky voters before Election Day. Sen. McConnell met with supporters at a farm in Woodford County Monday morning.

County clerks in Kentucky say this year’s election is the most unusual they have ever worked, but most say it has gone smoothly.

Kentucky Labor Cabinet officials say their staff is still working to resolve a major backlog of unemployment claims.

Laurel County remains a red zone county, along with several other southeastern Kentucky counties.

Some people who were laid off in March and some as recently as this summer still cannot get their claims resolved.

The district had been on virtual learning since early October when they switched to the online format after only one week of in-person learning in late September.

A large southern Kentucky county is not seeing the increase in COVID-19 cases like its neighbors.

Kentucky Treasurer Alison Ball says Governor Andy Beshear violated the constitution when he made some of his executive orders in the early days of the pandemic, specifically regarding church attendance.

A mailer received by some people in southern Kentucky is creating some controversy in a state House race.

Kentucky’s state treasurer is claiming Governor Andy Beshear suppressed the First Amendment during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The size of the expected crowd has some worried about whether or not COVID-19 precautions can be followed.

Mill Springs in Pulaski County is now a national monument. Local and national officials were on hand on for the unveiling Wednesday morning.

The military is investigating what caused the amphibious vehicle to sink off California's San Clemente Island after completing routine training in July.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was in Corbin Tuesday.

One Central Kentucky school district has only had one week of in-person learning since going back in late September.

The American Red Cross, Kentucky Baptist Relief, and others will help people recover from the damages left by Delta.

Laurel County and nearby Whitley, near the Tennessee border, are among Kentucky’s red counties with a higher percentage of COVID-19 cases over the past week.

The Whitley County school district is again putting off having students back in school because of rising COVID-19 cases.

Health leaders in Estill County say they were averaging 30 cases a day, but not that many now. Numbers are averaging less, but for a while, they were going up.

Health leaders at Danville’s Ephraim McDowell Hospital are preparing for a possible fall surge in COVID-19.

Mercer County is considered one of the red zone counties because the rolling 7 day average of positive cases went above 25 positive cases per 100,000 people.

The director of the Lincoln County Health Department says she’s concerned about a crowded event over the weekend.

Annual Peace Walk held for the first time without Lexington activist Anita Franklin.

Amid COVID-19, one thing hasn't changed at Lincoln County High School: a truck and its super fan that's become a big part of every Friday night.

Kentucky lawmakers will hear more information about the impact of COVID-19 Thursday afternoon.

As Governor Beshear announces more federal help for people on unemployment, some people say they are still waiting on help promised to them in March.

Keeneland and Kentucky Downs have announced the filing of a new license for endeavors in both Corbin and Williamsburg.

A southern Kentucky community is dealing with a lot after a weekend accident.

Raina Simpson was recently diagnosed with a serious form of cancer. The young mother of three found herself in a serious battle, and her community is joining her in that fight-- by running.

Police in Lincoln County say a man cut off catalytic converters from four church vans-- at just one church.

Under the Kentucky constitution, the governor has the sole power to call a special session and to set its agenda.

Many Kentuckians are still looking for help, and answers, about their unemployment.