Author: WNKY Staff

Warren County woman among state’s Sunday COVID deaths

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky recorded 7,675 new coronavirus cases this week, again marking the highest weekly toll of new cases. This week’s total is up by 1,549 cases over last week’s total, and includes a backlog of cases from Fayette County that were reported Wednesday. A Warren County woman is among the people who died Sunday from the virus. Gov….

Beshear and family in quarantine after possible exposure from governor’s security team

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear issued a video statement Sunday to tell Kentuckians that he and his family are committed to setting a good example by following state and federal quarantine guidelines after they were potentially exposed to a person with COVID-19 late Saturday afternoon. To watch the video message, click here. The Governor and his family were potentially exposed through…

COVID cases continue to increase in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear on Saturday updated Kentuckians on the state’s continuing efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). “The number of positive cases is increasing at a troubling pace. We’ve had multiple week-over-week increases and we are at an all-time high here in Kentucky,” said Beshear. “Don’t fool around with this virus. Take steps to protect your…

McConnell visits healthcare workers in Tompkinsville

TOMPKINSVILLE, KY. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell stopped in Tompkinsville Friday to speak to healthcare workers. During an interview with WNKY40 he said the Senate would be masked up and following COVID-19 safety protocols while in session. To hear his entire interview, watch WNKY40 SoKY Sunrise at 6 a.m. Monday.