Author: WNKY Staff

Gov. Beshear: 99.7% of Kentucky’s first vaccine doses administered

FRANKFORT, Ky– On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced 99.7% of all first vaccine doses sent to Kentucky have been administered after another record-setting week. Over the past week, more than 142,000 Kentuckians have received a COVID-19 vaccine. “We believe that we are going to hit the president’s goal that every adult in Kentucky and across America who wants their shot…

Traffic stop results in three arrests

CAVE CITY, Ky. – Three people were arrested Sunday following a traffic stop in Cave City. Cave City police saw a maroon pick-up truck with expired tags traveling on Broadway Street when an officer initiated a traffic stop, according to a release from Cave City Police Department. Officers identified the driver as Thomas Wright Jr. His two passengers were Sandra…

COVID vaccine available at Ely Drugs in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – Travis Hudnall, pharmacist and owner, at Ely Drugs Medical Supply, announced Monday the COVID-19 vaccine is available at the Glasgow pharmacy and that patients may sign up through the website to schedule an appointment to receive their vaccination. “We are proud to be part of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Kentucky. The pharmacists and staff at Elys…

Phase 1C vaccines open up in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – T.J. Regional Health is accepting appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine for individuals that fall into the category of Phase 1A, 1B and 1C. Phase 1C has just been expanded to include all persons ages 16 or older with any medical or behavioral health condition or conditions that the CDC reports ‘are’ or ‘might be’ at increased risk of…

High speed chase ends in arrest, attempted murder charge

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – At about 1:30 p.m. Friday, Edmonson County 911 Dispatch received a call from a Louisville resident who owns property at the 800 block of Brier Hill Road in Mammoth Cave. The caller said his security system showed someone on the back porch of the Brier Hill Road residence. A deputy with the Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office, along with…

Gov. Beshear provides update on COVID-19, change to vaccine eligibility

FRANKFORT, Ky– On Friday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced 963 new COVID-19 cases in Kentucky and a positivity rate below 4%. “The number of new cases, deaths and the positivity rate all continue to decline,” the Governor said. “While this is encouraging, we need to remain committed to the public health measures that have helped Kentucky curb the number of infections,…