Author: WNKY Staff

Gov. Beshear: positivity rate declines again as vaccinations increase

FRANKFORT, Ky– On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state’s lowest positivity rate since July 3, 2020, and updated Kentuckians on COVID-19 vaccinations. “We’ve come too far and we’ve lost too much to mess this up now. So please continue to wear your masks until we get everybody vaccinated,” said Gov. Beshear. “And if you’re thinking about not taking the…

Franklin, Tenn. man accused of leading police on high-speed chase

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky State Police arrested a Franklin, Tenn. man Monday morning following a high-speed pursuit on Interstate 65 through Warren County. State police attempted to stop a 2012 Nissan driven by Joel Panhalker, 18, on a speeding violation, according to his arrest citation. Panhalker is accused of driving across multiple lanes of traffic,  speeding over 100 miles…

Gov. Beshear signs bill to cap insulin costs, 12 Other Bills

File PhotoFRANKFORT, Ky– On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear signed House Bill 95 (HB 95), protecting the health and lives of Kentuckians with diabetes by capping the cost of insulin at $30 per 30-day supply for those with state-regulated health care plans or plans purchased on the marketplace exchange, state employees and people under group plans. Before it was sent to the Governor’s…

Domestic call ends with arrest

CAVE CITY, Ky. – While answering a domestic call Sunday Cave City police were dispatched to the storage units on Estes Road. Two officers arrived and found a woman alone next to the units. The woman, identified as Crystal Powell, 41,  had an outstanding active arrest warrant, according to a release from Cave City police. While searching her property, an…

Kentucky State Police recognizes fourteen civilian employees

FRANKFORT, Ky– On March 18, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) honored 14 civilian employees in-person, during a private ceremony in Frankfort. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, last year’s civilian award ceremony was postponed until it was safe to hold an in-person event in accordance with Healthy at Work and CDC guidelines. KSP Acting Commissioner Colonel Phillip Burnett, Jr. said civilian…

Living Well – Updated school guidelines

Getting kids off screens and back into classrooms is a priority for many parents and teachers alike. But concerns about COVID-19 made it difficult for some districts to return to in-person learning. Now, the CDC has released updated guidelines in an effort to bring more students and teachers back to class. Today’s Living Well has the details.

Bowling Green firefighters rescue person from Barren River early Sunday morning

Photo courtesy of Bowling Green Fire DepartmentBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – When someone in the Mt. Ayr subdivision heard screaming coming from the Barren River area at about 3:30 a.m. Sunday, police arrived and saw someone in the water on the River Street side. Bowling Green firefighters responded with two boats and 20 personnel. Within five minutes of receiving the call,…