Parents planning on sending their kids back to in-person classes lined up at St. Francis School in Goshen, sat with their kids and then spit into a tube to get their COVID results within 48 hours.

Although many students in Spencer County were excited to see their classmates, about 1/4th of them chose to stay in NTI for now.

Currently, Kentucky’s Phase 1B includes K-12 teachers, first responders and people over 70, despite the CDC’s recommendation to include several other groups including childcare staff.

District leaders have indicated that students within Jefferson County Public Schools won’t likely return to in-person instruction until teachers are vaccinated.

Locations will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Hardin County School district is preparing to resume in-person classes on a hybrid schedule.

For students across Kentucky, the new year will bring a new semester and for many, a return to in-person instruction amid the pandemic.

A legislative package specifically targeting aspects in the veteran community passed both chambers of congress and will be sent to the president to be signed into law.

Records from JCPS show more students are failing across the board, with the highest increase in middle and high school students.

Long lines of cars at JCPS food distribution sites Thursday left many families going home empty handed because the district ran out of food quickly.

It applies to all public kindergarten through 12th grade schools and is a recommendation for every private school.

Newport Primary School celebrates pajama day in the second grade“Our teachers have rocked it this crazy, wild, school year. I’m really proud to say I’m part of the team.”

Hardin County Schools released a date for when the district would welcome students back to the classroom.

The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to block an order by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear that bars in-person, K-12 education until early January in areas hard hit by COVID-19.

Families can pick up two weeks worth of food at all JCPS food sites on Thursday.

With a COVID-19 vaccine now in play, the state’s largest school district is eyeing a return to the classroom.

Kentucky’s largest school district is counting on COVID-19 vaccinations to resume in-person classes safely in the new year.

Superintendent Greg Schultz said he plans to retire.

The state’s largest school district announced it would not follow the Kentucky High School Athletic Association’s guidance to start winter sports practices Monday.

Even though all Jefferson County Public Schools have been closed and students have been learning online since March because of the pandemic, the district’s librarians are still managing to find creative ways to get books into the hands of children.

The Kentucky High School Athletic Association announced Thursday that winter sports practices can resume next week.

Denny Crum coached UofL to men's basketball national championships in 1980 and 1986.

Whether it’s state-mandated shutdowns or the reversal of in-person classes, more local parents are fleeing the traditional school system and creating one of their own.

Whether you call it virtual, digital or non-traditional, one aspect of learning remotely in the middle of a pandemic is constant. It can be stressful.

Kentucky teachers and school staff have moved up on the list of those who will have access to the COVID-19 vaccine, right behind frontline workers and patients and staff at long-term care facilities.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear advised district superintendents to create a list of staff willing to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron is making his thoughts known on social media after filing a response with the Supreme Court.

Students who are struggling with NTI can now get free tutoring to help.

“We ask that you keep Manny, his family, and everyone who loved him in your thoughts and prayers, while also respecting their privacy during this incredibly difficult time."

The Governor said the first available doses will go to those in long-term care facilities and health care workers. Telling superintendents Friday, he’ll make sure teachers are next in line.

Under the proposed plan, all students would be given two school choices, including one close to home, called "dual resides."

Eric Davis said he's concerned for kids statewide, both in terms of learning and their mental health.

The first snow of the season has laid a light blanket across much of WAVE Country. But for many learning remotely, the prospects of a snow day are slim this year.

Some parents say Non-Traditional Instruction is not working. Here are some tips on how you can finish the semester strong.

Cameron’s office announced Monday that they have filed an emergency application with the United States Supreme Court.

Cameron's brief comes in response to an appeal by Governor Beshear to keep private, religious schools closed for in-person learning.

U.S. District Judge Gregory Van Tatenhove made the ruling on a lawsuit initially filed by Attorney General Daniel Cameron and Danville Christian Academy on Nov. 20.

Commissioner Jason Glass notified JCPS Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio on Nov. 20 that intervention by the state was not necessary.

A scholarship for up-and-coming Indiana prosecutors has been created to honor a Floyd County prosecutor who died back in August.

Kentucky State University is looking to move forward with plans to build a new multi-million dollar dorm on their campus.

In a letter addressed to JCPS families, the district said it plans to continue NTI through at least Jan. 4 .

The New Albany Floyd County Schools complete digital shift will go into effect on Friday, Nov. 20 and will last until the end of the semester, which is Dec. 18.

Clemen Perez-Lloyd is stepping down as superintendent of Silver Creek Community School Corp.

Starting Friday, New Albany-Floyd County Schools will move to complete eLearning for the rest of the semester due to rising COVID-19 cases.

As record case numbers continue to roll in amid the COVID-19 pandemic in Kentucky and Indiana, more school districts are announcing a switch back to online learning.

Chef Edward Lee saw a recent report that 8 million people are slipping into poverty because of the pandemic and decided to get to work.

On Tuesday, district officials said it needs more federal funding to keep JCPS' meal distribution program going.

The new campaign, titled “Never Underestimate You!” hopes to raise awareness of the program for individuals seeking new opportunities in the midst of a pandemic.

The need to vote on the tax increase was cut, making the votes not matter at this time.

A new member will join the school board, while two current members were re-elected.

Judge Brian Edwards' revealed Friday that thousands of signatures on a petition against the tax increase were either duplicates or inaccurate and suggesting tampering.

Students in Hardin County Schools will move to virtual learning next week.

Jefferson County Public Schools announced some changes for meal pickup sites.

Senior Justin Gillham and the Lou Covid Rapid Response Team were recognized by Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer Thursday morning.

JCPS is focusing on racial equity in the classroom, with less than a week to go before election day and an important tax increase vote.

Guests will be led on guided tours of the grave sites of local suffragists at the Cave Hill Cemetery.

The decision was announced in a letter from JCPS superintendent Marty Pollio Friday morning following a data review on Thursday evening.

Students will learn remotely for the week of Oct. 26 to Oct. 30.