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Governor's COVID-19 (Coronavirus) News | WSIP AM 1490

On Wednesday, March 31 Gov. Andy Beshear announced 815 new COVID-19 cases across the commonwealth. Gov. Beshear reported 413 people currently Hospital...

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President Biden Approves Kentucky Disaster Declaration

White House officials say President Biden has approved Kentucky's disaster declaration. Biden has released federal assistance to help with recovery ef...

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6 New COVID-19 Case in Johnson Co on Wednesday


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Apr 1, 2021 5:23 AM
The Johnson Co Health Department reported 6 new case of COVID-19 within the county on Wednesday, March 31. With Wednesday’s new cases, Johnson County’s total now increases to 2,058 cases, with 2009 recovered. There are currently 24 active cases, 3 person is hospitalized and there has been 25 reported deaths in Johnson Co since the pandemic first started.
* The Johnson Co Health Dept. reported that Johnson Co. closed out the month of March with a total of 105 cases. Here is the breakdown of monthly total cases for Johnson Co since the first case was reported in April 2020:
April – 3

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819 New COVID-19 Cases in Kentucky on Tuesday


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Mar 16, 2021 10:56 PM
On Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear reported 819 new COVID-19 cases, 24 COVID-19 deaths and a positivity rate of 3.87%.
“This week, while we are so hopeful, this virus is still out there and it is still dangerous. Please continue to wear your mask and social distance – even if you’ve been vaccinated, you have a duty to everybody else who is still waiting for their vaccine,” said Gov. Beshear. “Remember, by May 31, we believe every Kentucky adult who wants a vaccine will have gotten at least their first shot of hope. We believe that we will beat the president’s goal to open appointments up to everybody 16 and up by May 1.”

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Salyersville Man Arrested in Pike County for Drug Trafficking after Traffic Stop


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Mar 16, 2021 10:54 PM
Elkhorn City, KY. (March 16, 2021) – A Kentucky State Police Trooper responded to a complaint of a vehicle blocking the loading dock of the Quality Foods near the intersection of Highway 460 and Highway 195 at 6:41 a.m. Upon the trooper’s arrival, the male operator of the vehicle was located in the driver’s seat, wearing his seat belt with the vehicle running, and the transmission in drive. During the encounter, the operator of the vehicle attempted to pull away; however, the vehicle was against a concrete barrier which held the vehicle from moving. The operator was arrested for operating a motor vehicle under the influence. During a search of the operator and the vehicle, troopers located and seized 1.25 ounces of suspected methamphetamine, digital scales, drug paraphernalia, and a quantity of US currency.

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State Budget Headed To Gov. Desk


The state budget is making its way to the governor’s desk.
The Kentucky House voted last night to approve the 12-billion-dollar budget after a couple of hours of debate.
Republicans are happy that millions of dollars have been included for the state’s Rainy Day Fund.
But Democrats have concerns about what they see as a lack of public education funding and for money to help Kentuckians struggling through the COVID-19 crisis.
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2 New COVID-19 Cases in Johnson County on Tuesday


The Johnson County Health Department reported 2 new COVID-19 cases in the county on Tuesday.
Tuesday’s 2 new cases brings Johnson County’s total to 2,014 cases of the virus.
Of the 2,014 total cases, 30 are currently active, 1,961 have reportedly recovered and 23 have passed.
The health department reports 3 Johnson Countians are currently hospitalized with the virus.
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Magoffin County Man Arrested for Drug Trafficking after Traffic Stop


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Mar 16, 2021 12:38 AM
A Kentucky State Police Trooper conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of KY Route 40 and KY Route 1437 at 11:45 p.m. for a traffic violation.  During the traffic stop, the operator of the vehicle was arrested for operating the motor vehicle under the influence. During a search of the vehicle, troopers located and seized four ounces of suspected methamphetamine, digital scales, drug paraphernalia, and over $8,000 in cash.
Jerry Shepherd, 50 of Salyersville, was arrested and lodged in the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center on charges of Trafficking Controlled Substance 1st Degree (Methamphetamine), Possession of Controlled Substance 3rd Degree, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Operating Motor Vehicle under Influence of Controlled Substance 3rd Offense, and several traffic and equipment violations. Trooper Ryan Hale with KSP Post 9 is leading this investigation.

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Kentucky Vaccinates 1 Million Residents

Kentucky passes a COVID-19 vaccine milestone. The state vaccinated its one millionth resident today and Governor Andy Beshear says that is a reason to...

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396 New COVID-19 Cases in Kentucky on Monday


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Mar 16, 2021 12:33 AM
On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced 99.7% of all first vaccine doses sent to Kentucky have been administered after another record-setting week.
Over the past week, more than 142,000 Kentuckians have received a COVID-19 vaccine.
“We believe that we are going to hit the president’s goal that every adult in Kentucky and across America who wants their shot of hope will be able to get it by the end of May,” said Gov. Beshear. “We’ve had nine straight weeks of declining cases and if we continue to see this trend, we can relax some of the restrictions even more. But we need to be careful and make sure we bring everybody to the finish line.”

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