Stories tagged with: state
Coronavirus Cases Increase in the State | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
There are now 25 cases of the Covid-19 Coronavirus in Kentucky. Governor Andy Beshear made the announcement during a news conference on Monday afternoon. Beshear announced Monday morning some new restrictions including the closing of dining areas in all restaurants and bars in the... Read More.
State Budget Could be Voted on Late this Week
Kentucky lawmakers could vote as early as this Friday on the state’s two-year budget. Legislators say the House Appropriations committee will take up the state spending plan on Thursday afternoon, and the bill could go to […]
State Auditor to Speak Before Chamber Meeting Today
State Auditor Mike Harmon will be in Russell County today. Harmon will speak to the Russell County Chamber of Commerce at 11:30 at the new library in Jamestown. WJRS NEWS caught up with Auditor Harmon […]
Weather Last Couple of Days Has Caused Problems in the State
After two days of hard rain, snow began falling overnight across much of Kentucky which remains under a Winter Weather Advisory. The two days of rain caused widespread flooding in parts of the state, especially in […]
Governor Beshear Hopes to Hire More Social Workers in the State
Kentucky will hire at least 350 additional social workers if Governor Andy Beshear’s proposal budget plan is approved. During Tuesday night’s budget address, Beshear stated he was funding 350 new social worker positions across the state, […]
Only Two People are Running for the Office of State Rep.
The filing deadline for the office was 4:00 pm this past Friday. Two candidates, Josh Branscum and Mark Polston, were the only two persons to file their candidacy papers with the Secretary of State’s office […]
Flu Numbers Increasing Across the State
Due to the high number of flu cases in the area, Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset is restricting visitor access. As of Wednesday afternoon, visitation is limited to immediate family members only. Anyone with […]
Influenza is Still Spreading Across the State
The most recent report from the Centers for Disease Control said just over 13 hundred new cases of flu were reported the week prior to Christmas, another big jump from the 814 new cases reported […]
State Rep. Carney is Making Improvements
According to state officials, State Rep. and House Majority Floor Leader John “Bam” Carney (who represents Adair and Taylor County) remains in the hospital due to pancreatitis, but doctors say he is making improvements. Carney […]