Author: WNKY Staff

McConnell remarks on final Senate term

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks Thursday on the Senate floor: RELATED: Sen. Mitch McConnell won’t seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker “I’ve never liked calling too much attention to today’s date, February 20th. But I figured my birthday would be as good a day as any to share with…

Applications open for flood relief assistance in Kentucky

The National Association of Realtors Relief Foundation and Kentucky Realtors are providing  $150,000 in relief funding to help those whose homes were damaged or destroyed during the recent storms and flooding throughout Kentucky. Relief funds can be applied toward assistance with mortgage or rental payments, as well as lodging assistance for those who were displaced due to the natural disaster….

Mammoth Cave National Park announces road closures

Source: Mammoth Cave National ParkMAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – After opening on a delayed schedule this morning at 11:30 a.m., Mammoth Cave National Park is sharing how weather is impacting its roads. All secondary roads, including Flint Ridge and the Green River Ferry remain closed, park officials say. Park road crews are currently working to safely clear roadways. Please drive with…

Gov. Beshear provides weather update for Feb. 20, confirms 15 deaths

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear has provided an update as winter weather continues across much of Kentucky. On Thursday, the governor said the state is moving from the emergency search-and-rescue phase to the stabilization phase. “I want to take a moment to recognize how, in Kentucky, we always look out for our neighbors, and I have seen this once…

District 3 flooded road report released for Feb. 20

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Transportation officials have released the latest list of flooded roads within the viewing area. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, roads across District 3 are beginning to open after closing from weekend flooding. The Interstate 165 northbound off-ramp at exit 26 in Butler County has reopened, officials say. Additional roads beyond the list provided by officials…

Warren Central student recognized with award

Warren County Public Schools. WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A Warren Central High School student is being recognized for her achievements. According to Warren County Public Schools, Surya Rasuli of WCHS has been named the Kentucky regional affiliate winner of the 2025 National Center for Women and Information Technology Aspirations in Computing High School Award. News 40 congratulates Surya on her…

Emergency Management rescues motorists from floodwaters in Simpson County

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A water rescue was conducted in Simpson County on Thursday morning. Simpson County Office of Emergency Management says it responded to a vehicle stalled in floodwaters at 5:40 am. According to officials, this occurred at the intersection of Witt Rd. and Kummer Rd. The agency says a motorist drove past orange barrels and attempted to drive through…

Successful water rescue reported in Butler Co.

BUTLER COUNTY, Ky. – One man is safe thanks to rescue efforts from Butler County first responders and emergency management. On Monday, the Butler County Rescue Squad says several rescue squad members, along with emergency management officials, gathered at the Green River, searching for a man who was not seen for several days. Officials say the man had been staying…