RUSSELLVILLE, Ky.- Three people in Logan County were arrested Tuesday during a traffic stop. Quinton Sydnor, Victor Gardner and Amanda Davenport were in a car driving 25 mph over the speed limit. Deputy Jason Brent pulled the vehicle over and smelled marijuana coming from the car, according to a release. While searching the vehicle, deputies found two open containers of…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state is expecting two additional COVID-19 vaccine shipments before the end of the year. In total, the state expects at least 38,000 Pfizer doses and 109,000 Moderna doses in December. The Governor expects more Pfizer allocations to be announced at a later date, possibly before the end of the month. “The…
This week’s Emerging Leader is Western Kentucky University student Hanna Van Winkle. Hanna is involved with several organizations on campus and tells WNKY that being a Hilltopper is a family tradition.
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – In Warren County Fiscal Court Friday, magistrates voted to approve financial bonds for Med Center Health. This proposed ordinance is still in the early stages, as magistrates heard the first reading. It will be voted on again at future meetings. The exact amount is yet to be determined, but if approved it will not exceed $95…
MORGANTOWN, Ky. – Kentucky State Police Post 3 arrested Richie T. Bratcher, 51, of Morgantown on charges related to prohibited use of an electronic communication system to procure a minor. KSP received a complaint from the Butler County School System that a boy reported Bratcher sent him unsolicited invitations to join Facebook groups that contain graphic images and are sexual in…
GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow man is arrested and charged with multiple drug crimes. On Tuesday, December 1st, the Glasgow Police Department pulled over Timothy Nunn for a seat belt violation while driving on West Main Street. According to a release, Sgt. Nick Houchens saw a plastic baggy with a pill lying beside the driver’s seat. Marijuana, a pipe and…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 2, 2020) – On Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced record new COVID-19 deaths and the sixth-highest day for new COVID-19 cases. With the 37 deaths reported Wednesday, the Governor has reported the loss of 72 Kentuckians in the last two days alone as the commonwealth rapidly approaches 2,000 deaths. The White House Report for Kentucky said, “The…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Throughout the month of December, the Museum is offering a special $5 admission rate for residents in Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson and Warren counties. Visitors can show their drivers’ license to receive the discounted rate. Dr. Sean Preston, President and CEO of the museum says, “As tourism season winds down for the year,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College creates a “Future Frontline Heroes Fund” to help students entering the vital workforce. The college is offering the community the opportunity to support students and programs through the SKYCTC Future Frontline Heroes Fund. The fund will provide scholarships and aid to students in the crucial fields of healthcare, education, transportation,…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state’s worst ever COVID-19 report by virtually every measure. He reported more than 4,000 new cases and 35 new deaths. Nearly 250 Kentuckians are fighting for their lives on ventilators. “There’s no way to sugarcoat it. Today is the very worst day we have had for reporting on the spread of…
