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While state numbers steady, local levels see increase

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State-wide numbers might have become steady following July’s rise in covid-19 cases, but local health officials say that’s not the case within the region.

Lincoln Trail Health spokesperson Terrie Burgan says the rise in cases locally likely indicates a pocket, which is normal with an easily transmittable virus. Burgan says that the state as a whole has done well against the virus when compared to other states. While cluster data is not yet available, Burgan says it is being compiled, and should be available in the near future.

Breckinridge County changes Return to School date

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After Governor Andy Beshear recommended schools not begin in person instruction until the third week of August, Breckinridge County Schools has made a change to their school calendar. The district announced Friday that students would now be returning on August 25th.

Superintendent Nick Carter says that the district will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation as the beginning of the school year approaches, and will make adjustments if necessary.

Space X astronauts return from ISS

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Yesterday, it was history in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida. For the first time in 45 years, a U.S. Space capsule landed in a splash down, this time returning home Space X astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Benhken. This was the completion of Space X’s first full test flight to space. The two astronauts spent the last two months in space aboard the International Space Station. More missions to the space station are planned for the near future.

Elizabethtown opens state’s 7th REAL ID office

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The Real ID Office in Elizabethtown has finally been given the green-light to open. The Kentucky Department of Transportation announced the location’s opening Thursday. While they are limited to only a few services at present due to COVID-19, the regional Real ID office is ready to meet those needs for the public.

Real ID Project Manager Sarah Jackson. The Real ID itself takes care of several needs, which Jackson also elaborated on. 

The office does ask that those interested in the real ID make an appointment to get one, though these appointments are currently booked up in early August.

The office is located in the former Kentucky State Police Post 4 building at 1055 North Mulberry Street, and will be open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM.