PROVIDENCE, Ky. (WEHT) – Returning to his roots, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear today awarded grants for multiple projects in Webster County. The focus of Governor Beshear’s visit to providence was two-fold; awarding over $900,000 in funds to support both infrastructure, as well as non-profit organizations making such a difference in the community. “I believe in […]
After Governor Andy Beshear’s stop in Princeton Monday, he traveled to the Providence City Community Center where he presented more than $940,000 for cleaner water projects and nonprofit organizations in Webster County. The governor announced the commitment
2020 in review: A year into a pandemic
2020 in review: A year into a pandemic By Katie Tercek | December 31, 2020 at 8:38 PM CST - Updated December 31 at 10:33 PM
TRI-STATE (WFIE) - 2020 was a year of the unimaginable as the coronavirus pandemic played a major part in each of our everyday lives.
From mask mandates to people postponing or canceling milestone moments, 2020 has been full of heartache, and eventually some hope.
Earlier this year, shelves stocked with disinfectants went empty as Tri-State residents prepared for the longest year of their life.
Finally, the first local coronavirus case was confirmed.
“We all knew that it was just a matter of time,” Daviess County Judge-Executive Al Mattingly said on March 19 in response to those reported cases.
Residents, staff at Redbanks Colonial Terrace receive vaccinations
Residents, staff at Redbanks Colonial Terrace receive vaccinations By Tanner Holbrook | December 23, 2020 at 1:58 PM CST - Updated December 23 at 7:39 PM
SEBREE, Ky. (WFIE) - A western Kentucky long-term care facility joined history on Wednesday.
The staff at Redbanks Colonial Terrace in Webster County is one of the first in the region to vaccinate staff and residents.
Officials said more than 50 people got the Pfizer vaccination Wednesday
Luckily no one has died, but the facility experienced an outbreak back in September.
Facility officials say they can see the light at the end of the tunnel.