Author: WNKY Staff

Beshear urges vigilance to fight COVID

FRANKFORT, Ky.  – Saturday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that, with the FDA’s approval of the Pfizer vaccine on Friday, Kentucky’s first shipment is expected to arrive early in the coming week. He urged Kentuckians to continue wearing masks, washing their hands, social distancing and keeping gatherings small to keep each other safe while the vaccine begins to be distributed. “Late…

Gov. Beshear: State’s positivity rate decreases eighth day in a row

FRANKFORT, Ky.  – On Friday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state’s positivity rate has decreased for the eighth straight day, now dropping under 9%. “These numbers are still high and we are still watching for any increases related to the Thanksgiving holiday, but we are making progress in our fight against this invisible enemy,” said Gov. Beshear. “I hope this…

Logan County conducting holiday safety checkpoints

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. — According to a press release, the Logan County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting Safety Checkpoints throughout the county during the upcoming Holiday and into the New Year. The Safety Checkpoints are conducted to ensure public safety on the roadways within Logan County. The Safety Checkpoints will be conducted at various locations throughout the county along with, but…

One injured, one killed in Allen County wreck

ADOLPHUS, Ky. – An Allen County man was killed and a Tennessee man was injured following a two-vehicle collision in the Adelphi’s community Thursday afternoon. Kentucky State Police Post 3 responded to a two-vehicle fatal collision just after 4:30 pm.  The collision occurred on U.S. 31-E in the Adolphus community of Allen County. The preliminary investigation indicated that Luther Tuttle Jr., 75, of Adolphus was operating a Lincoln Town Car southbound on U.S….