Author: WNKY Staff

Man charged with murder by complicity after fatal Bypass shooting

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One man is charged with murder by complicity in connection with a fatal shooting last week at Martin Auto Mart in Bowling Green. According to a criminal complaint, 42-year-old Darris Allen of Bowling Green allegedly committed murder by complicity “with the intention of promoting or facilitating the murder of Robert Dark when he solicited, commanded, engaged…

WKU BASE: WKU Baseball Adds Assistant Coach Brett Neffendorf to Staf

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Baseball Head Coach Marc Rardin announced the hiring of Assistant Coach Brett Neffendorf to the Hilltopper coaching staff on Friday. Neffendorf will oversee the pitching staff in his role. Neffendorf joins The Hill after serving as head coach at Indiana University Southeast, where he led the Grenadiers to a 69-38 overall record across two seasons. In…

1 dead, 1 injured in reported Owensboro shooting

OWENSBORO, Ky. – One person is dead and another is injured following a reported shooting in Owensboro overnight. The Owensboro Police Department says shortly before midnight, officers responded to a report of a disturbance and gunfire at an apartment in the 1800 block of Hughes Avenue. Upon arrival, officers say they secured the scene and found two victims with apparent…

Three Med Center Health rural hospitals recognized nationally for safe, quality care

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Three rural hospitals have received national recognition for safe and quality healthcare. The Medical Center at Caverna, The Medical Center at Franklin, and The Medical Center at Scottsville have been given the distinction of The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Acute Heart Attack Ready Accreditation. The hospitals were reviewed onsite and remotely and received…

Health officials announce measles case in Fayette County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Health officials have announced a fifth measles case from a recent outbreak in Kentucky. According to a release Monday by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, a measles outbreak that began in Woodford County has spread to Fayette County. Health officials say they are working to identify who may have been exposed. Currently, the release…

Clinton County man arrested in cold case sexual abuse investigation

ALBANY, Ky. – One man is charged in a cold case sexual abuse investigation in Clinton County. According to the Kentucky State Police, the investigation began in 1999 when a KSP trooper received a report that James Shelton, currently 61 years old of Albany, was sexually abusing his juvenile daughter. Authorities say due to a lack of evidence, the investigation…

Kentucky State Police takes to the skies in National Cruiser Contest

FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police announced Kentuckians can help KSP win a competition that showcases law enforcement agencies across the country. According to a release by the governor’s office, KSP has entered the 2025 Best Looking Cruiser Contest, held annually by the American Association of State Troopers. The contest asks the public to…

$50,000 winning Powerball ticket sold in London

Source: Kentucky Lottery. LONDON, Ky. – The Powerball® drawing held Saturday night produced a $50,000 winning Powerball® ticket in Kentucky. The winning ticket was purchased at Shell London, 201 W. Daniel Boone Parkway in London, Kentucky. Saturday night’s winning Powerball numbers were four, 35, 43, 52 and 62 with Powerball 12. The winning ticket matched four white ball winning numbers…

State police conducting murder investigation in Bullitt County

SHEPHERDSVILLE, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is investigating an alleged murder in Bullitt County. KSP Post 4 says it received a call from the Pioneer Village Police Department on Sunday morning. PVPD requested KSP to investigate a fatal shooting that happened inside a residence on the 3000 block of Pioneer Trail. KSP’s preliminary investigation shows Aaron Welker, 33, of Shepherdsville,…

Chaney’s Dairy Barn takes gold for Kentucky-made milk and ice cream

Photo source: Chaney’s Dairy Barn. BOWLING GREEN, KY. – Chaney’s Dairy Barn, a fifth-generation Kentucky dairy farm, continues to make a name for itself on the national stage. At the prestigious Los Angeles International Dairy Competition, the farm has been awarded multiple Gold Medals over the last three years—including perfect scores, a Best in Class honor, and recognition from the…