Author: WNKY Staff

Glasgow public square to close early Saturday for car show

GLASGOW, Ky. – The streets around the Glasgow public square are expected to close at 6 a.m. Saturday, June 13 due to the Renaissance Car Show. The Glasgow Police Department is warning drivers to be aware and plan alternate routes. The streets impacted will include East Main Street from North Broadway to North Liberty Street, North Race Street from West…

Glasgow couple faces drug charges following investigation

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow couple is facing drug charges following an investigation. According to a release, Glasgow Police Department officers were requested to assist social services at Adams Place Apartments located at 1312 Adams Street. During the investigation, officers located suspected methamphetamine inside a bedroom in plain view. The couple, Angela Cross and Jerry Allen McCoy, both of Glasgow,…

Tennessee man arrested in investigation of Glasgow vape shop

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Tennessee man is facing drug trafficking charges. According to a release, Glasgow Police Department detectives arrested Mina Sadek of Brentwood, Tennessee, on an indictment warrant on a charge of trafficking in hemp greater than five pounds. GPD says the indictment is related to an investigation of the Purple Haze Vape Store located at 199 N L…

Juvenile dead after head-on crash in Adair County

ADAIR COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal crash in Adair County. According to a release, KSP Post 15 troopers were contacted by the Adair County Sheriff’s Office to assist in an investigation of a two-vehicle injury collision on KY 206 Friday morning. KSP’s preliminary investigation indicated that a vehicle driven by a 17-year-old female juvenile…

Authorities investigating apparent murder-suicide in Laurel County

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. – Authorities are investigating a possible murder-suicide in Laurel County. According to a release, the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, Knox County Sheriff’s Office and Barbourville City Police Department are jointly investigating the incident that happened on June 6. Laurel County Sheriff John Root says county law enforcement received an alert from the Barbourville City Police that a…

Hopkinsville police investigating weekend car break-ins

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – The Hopkinsville Police Department is investigating a string of car thefts. According to a social media post, HPD is asking the public for video surveillance footage from Friday evening through early Saturday and Saturday evening through Sunday morning. HPD says it is seeking video that shows suspicious activity, groups of juveniles, or a group of young men…

Grayson County Sheriff’s Office seeks information in burglary investigation

LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on a burglary. According to a social media post, GCSO responded to a home burglary on Grayson Springs Road on the evening of June 5. GCSO is asking the community for assistance in identifying the suspect (photo above). The public can provide information on the burglary and suspect to…

Kangaroo located in Kentucky, safely returned to owner

Source: Kentucky State Police/Trooper Kearney. RICHMOND, Ky. – A kangaroo is back home safe after it was spotted in Kentucky this week. According to an update on Friday by Trooper Justin Kearney, public affairs officer with Kentucky State Police Post Seven, troopers received a call regarding a red tail kangaroo just before 11 a.m. Thursday morning. Kearney says the animal…

Dundee Fire Department treasurer allegedly stole thousands from agency

Source: K105. DUNDEE, Ky. – The Dundee Fire Department treasurer is behind bars after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from the agency. That’s according to a report by K105, which says the Kentucky State Police confirmed 48-year-old Amanda Sipla of Hartford was arrested Wednesday afternoon. K105 further states she was charged with theft by unlawful taking (over $10,000, less than…

Bowling Green Police Department to conduct traffic safety checkpoints

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department says it will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints on Friday, June 12. Police say the checkpoints will include the 800 block of Lovers Lane, the 1900 block of Scottsville Road, the 1400 block of Campbell Lane, the 2500 block of Russellville Road and the 3000 block of Louisville Road. According to…