Author: WNKY Staff

Bowling Green man charged with felony after traffic stop

BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is accused of having methamphetamine in his possession following a traffic stop in Edmonson County. While following up on a reckless driver complaint Saturday night, an Edmonson County Sheriff’s deputy spotted a red GMC pickup truck that matched the description of the vehicle given to emergency dispatchers, according to a release from the…

Gov. Beshear provides update on COVID-19

FRANKFORT, Ky.– On Friday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced 744 new COVID-19 cases and a 2.79% positivity rate. “It’s encouraging to see our positivity rate decrease again, but we need to work even harder to make sure our weekly case numbers start decreasing again as well,” said Gov. Beshear. “Every Kentuckian 16 and older should get their COVID-19 vaccine as soon…

Gov. Beshear Appoints Phillip Burnett Jr. as Commissioner of Kentucky State Police

Twenty-five-year veteran tasked with leading state police into the future

FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 9, 2021) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the appointment of Col. Phillip Burnett Jr. as commissioner of the Kentucky State Police (KSP). “I believe in Commissioner Burnett’s ability to lead KSP into the future,” said Gov. Beshear. “He is already working to increase recruitment and create a more diverse workforce, which is crucial to fulfilling our…