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…
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.
A new game design course is being introduced at Western Kentucky University. In today’s Feel Good Friday, WNKY’s Josh Shortt spoke with members of the three different departments that made this possible. Click here for more information on the courses, as well as a club that’s offered.
This 2020 Election season, WNKY 40 News is committed to providing an in-depth look at each candidate running for prominent local races. The next candidate we’re profiling is Melinda Hill, running for a seat on the Bowling Green City Commission. All other candidates have been contacted and invited to appear on our show. For more Decision 2020 coverage, click here.
This week’s SoKY Speaks is out-of-this-world! We asked South Central Kentuckians all about planets and our solar system.
Fountain Square Players are back following a hiatus due to COVID-19. In a few weeks, they’ll be performing “Sleepy Hollow.” To purchase tickets, click here.
Police investigate a fatal wreck on Nashville Road.BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green police are investigating a Thursday evening fatal wreck on Nashville Road near the on ramp of Interstate 165. The wreck involves a motorcycle and a pick up truck. The driver of the motorcycle, Jacob Perry, 20, of Bowling Green, died at the scene.
