Cordero faced severe complications from the virus, despite having no pre-existing health conditions. He spent weeks on a ventilator, suffered septic shock, mini-strokes and had to have a leg amputated.
The Evansville Police Department reports they responded to around 111 calls overnight. Of these calls, over 30 of them were for fireworks complaints alone.
The United States has dipped under 50,000 new daily infections for the first time in four days, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University, but experts fear celebrations for the July 4th weekend will act like rocket fuel for the nation’s surging coronavirus outbreak.
Community members gathered at Bayard Park on Saturday afternoon to march against senseless killings throughout the city. The group chanted and held signs in order to get their message across, saying it’s time to take their neighborhood back.
The Muhlenberg County Health Department reported one new confirmed case of COVID-19 on Saturday afternoon. This brings the countywide number to 538 total cases.
While many have started celebrating the 4th of July weekend with fireworks, it’s important to note that the flashes and loud noises could be upsetting for veterans.
The $50,000 Ellis Park Turf proved Mitchell Road’s path back into the winner’s circle as she held off upset-minded Strike My Fancy to triumph by a neck.
With so many firework shows on display in Owensboro on Friday evening, some people were able to watch from their homes, but a few residents say they rather enjoy the tradition of watching from the downtown riverfront along the Ohio River.
Records show that 28-year-old Nickolas Stewart posted numerous videos where he threatened to burn down the Posey County Superior Courthouse, the Posey County Circuit Courthouse, the U.S. Post Office and the Posey County Jail.
Restaurant owner David Parker says team members have been required to wear masks, social distance, wash their hands frequently and clean touch points excessively throughout the day. He also says every team member has been tested since the closure and their results all came back negative.
Kentucky is currently reporting that 16,376 people have tested positive since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Out of these cases, 4,747 residents have fully recovered.
The spray parks located at Smothers Park, Legion Park and Kendall Perkins Park will have a maximum capacity of 50 people and follow strict COVID-19 guidelines.
The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation announced Thursday that all of its commencement ceremonies for the 2020 graduates have officially been canceled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
