Author: WNKY Staff

Floodwaters wash away Grayson County community center

CANEYVILLE, Ky. – Floodwaters swept away a Caneyville community center. According to K105, the Curtis Wells Community Center, located at 5225 Rabbit Flat Road, was washed away more than a half mile to Wilson Church Road by floodwaters Saturday afternoon. The building was named after former Grayson County magistrate Curtis Wells, according to K105. A WNKY News 40 reporter at…

19-year-old Marly Kinney’s death at Grayson Lake ruled accidental

Image Source: Evanto ElementsUPDATE Sept. 17 at 2:37 p.m.  FRANKFORT, Ky. – Authorities say 19-year-old Marly Kinney’s death at Grayson Lake State Park has been ruled accidental. According to Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement, this follows an investigation into Kinney’s disappearance in June. In addition, authorities say a Carter County Grand Jury brought misdemeanor charges against 21-year-old Ryan Blanke…

KYTC updates roadway conditions in South Central Kentucky region

KYTC Release

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (June 28, 2026) – Following a weather system that brought heavy rain and severe weather to the District 3 area overnight Friday through Sunday, multiple roads are impassable due to flooding. The list below is the current list of known flooded state roads at the time of the release. Conditions change rapidly and roads may become impassable…

LIST: Metcalfe County roadways impacted by flooding

METCALFE COUNTY, Ky. – Edmonton-Metcalfe 911 released the following roadway impact due to flooding list on Sunday morning. Known Impacted Roadways Ralph Edwards Rd bridge River Rd – Impassable Randolph Rd – Several locations flooded Phelps Dunham bridge East Fork off 80 to Jack Sparks W Stockton St @ Miller St, Shirley St. (evacuated, stay clear) HWY 496 & HWY…

Hart County Emergency Management releases list of roadways impacted by flooding

HART COUNTY, Ky. – Several Hart County roadways are impassable due to flooding. Hart County Emergency Management says the following roads are affected by high water: 218 @ 1180 Main Street KY-728 Cave Hill 6500 block of Raider Hollow Road KY-570 Rex Road KY- Gilead Fairview Johnson Springs Road Emergency personnel are continuing to travel the county to identify additional…

Flooding closes Edmonson County bridges, roadway

Photo source: Kentucky Transportation CabinetEDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – Several Edmonson County roadways are closed due to flooding. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the KY 187 bridge over Sunfish Creek is expected to remain closed until a full assessment and repairs can be made. The Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office says the Cedar Grove Bridge and Blackgold/Grassland Loop are also closed.

Gov. Beshear declares State of Emergency due to widespread flooding

FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Saturday, Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency due to severe weather and widespread flooding that is impacting most of the state. Due to the dangerous road conditions and limited visibility, the governor is urging drivers to stay off roadways after dark. Five counties have declared a local state of emergency, including Bullitt, Madison, Meade,…

Man experiences medical event while driving, dies after crash in Ohio County

OHIO COUNTY, Ky. – The Ohio County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatal crash Friday morning. According to an OCSO social media post, deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash in the area of Greenbriar Road and the US Highway 231 intersection. The vehicle crashed into a ditch. The driver, an older male adult, was experiencing a medical event before the…