West Kentucky workforce remains staggered by pandemic as recovery begins heraldledger.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from heraldledger.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
FOCUS is following the journey Benjamin Isaacs and explores the frustrations of filing claims from his perspective. Author: John Charlton Updated: 7:55 PM EDT May 25, 2021
LOUISVILLE, Ky. In-person appointments with specialists remain coveted opportunities for Kentucky unemployment filers who are still struggling to get their benefits.
After Kentucky Career Centers reopened across the commonwealth over a month ago, lines still form outside the Louisville office at 600 West Cedar Street.
That’s where Benjamin Isaacs, 70, had his appointment this week.
FOCUS has followed his journey with unemployment since he filed in January.
“The continuing saga of Ben Isaacs and Kentucky unemployment,” Isaacs said as he walked, using a cane, to the back of the line.
Close
Gov. Andy Beshear said a fourth wave of COVID-19 is possible, according to trends that are being followed. Gov. Beshear: Starting May 28, All Events and Businesses Catering to 1,000 People or Fewer Can Increase to 75% Capacity May 6, 2021
3 hrs ago
Gov. Andy Beshear said a fourth wave of COVID-19 is possible, according to trends that are being followed.
FRANKFORT â On Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that on May 28, all events and businesses with 1,000 or fewer people present can increase to 75% capacity.
In addition, starting May 28, indoor and outdoor events with more than 1,000 people can be held at 60% capacity.
âThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now projecting a sharp decline in COVID-19 cases by July. Iâm hoping weâll be fully done with all capacity restrictions by July. That is my expectation,â said Gov. Beshear. âWe donât have to be patient for that much lon