Author: WNKY Staff

WKU Athletics extends contract with Nike, BSN SPORTS

WKU Athletics Press Release

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Athletics has extended its longstanding partnerships with NIKE and BSN SPORTS, ensuring Hilltopper student-athletes and coaches will continue to benefit from industry-leading apparel and equipment during the course of the multi-year agreement. The renewed agreement extends WKU Athletics’ relationship with NIKE, one of the world’s premier athletic brands, and BSN SPORTS, the department’s official provider…

1 injured after SUV hydroplanes in Christian County

Photo source: Christian County Sheriff’s OfficeCHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. – One person is injured after a vehicle hydroplaned in Christian County. According to the Christian County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), deputies responded to a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 169 at the 5-mile marker Monday at 1:20 am. CCSO says its preliminary investigation shows that an SUV was traveling southbound when the vehicle…

Allen County sheriff seeks information on owner of abandoned boat

ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. – The Allen County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on the owner of an abandoned boat. ACSO says deputies responded to Holland Road Boat Ramp Sunday morning to reports of a boat filled with trash in the water. Information regarding the investigation can be provided to ASCO by calling 270-237-3210.

Allen County authorities, FBI arrest Tennessee man accused of child sexual abuse

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Tennessee man was arrested on criminal child sexual abuse charges Sunday. According to a release, the Scottsville Police Department, Allen County Sheriff’s Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested 33-year-old Tyler Trivette of Mountain City, Tennessee. The arrest is a result of an investigation involving a 15-year-old juvenile. Authorities say Trivette is charged with…

Kentucky State Police Post 3 Troopers recognized at annual awards ceremony

Kentucky State Police News Release

LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 24, 2026) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) honored 84 troopers, detectives and officers who went above and beyond the call of service in 2025. The KSP annual Sworn Awards Ceremony highlighted those who are dedicated to protecting Kentucky’s 120 counties with a mission of creating a safer commonwealth for future generations. In 2025, KSP responded to…

Grand jury indicts Logan County man on multiple child sexual abuse charges

ADAIRVILLE, Ky. – A grand jury indicted a Logan County man on child sexual abuse charges. According to a release, the Adairville Police Department (APD) and the Kentucky Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) launched a joint investigation into alleged crimes against a child. The investigation resulted in the indictment of 69-year-old Mark Law of Adiarville. Law was arrested Thursday…

Sheriff’s Office investigating Cemetery Road crash

UPDATE: At approximately 2 pm, the roadway reopened. — BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Warren County road is closed for a crash investigation. According to a social media post by the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, the 11200 block of Cemetery Road is currently closed while emergency personnel clear debris and vehicles from the scene. This is a developing story. WNKY…

20 arrested in alleged Owensboro drug trafficking operation

  LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Twenty people are now facing charges in an alleged methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy, officials say. According to the Owensboro Police Department, all 20 people were arrested this week. According to an indictment, 68-year-old Michael Mayfield of Owensboro, 29-year-old Shawn Pendleton of Owensboro, 33-year-old Andrew Owen of Owensboro, 35-year-old James Jordan McCarthy of Owensboro, 43-year-old Brandon Horne of…

2 arrested after alleged pursuit ends with power outage in Trigg County

by Scott Brown, WKDZ

CADIZ, Ky. (WKDZ) – Two people are facing charges following an alleged pursuit that ended with a power outage on Friday. According to a report by WKDZ, Cadiz police say they attempted to stop a vehicle driven by 32-year-old Tyler Morton of Clarksville, Tennessee after seeing reckless driving on U.S. 68. WKDZ states an arrest report says Morton accelerated to…

Women in Business Luncheon celebrates journeys worth taking

Source: Logan County Chamber of Commerce. RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Over 150 women gathered at the Logan County Extension Office on July 23 for the Logan County Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Women in Business Luncheon. Centered around the theme “Worth the Trip,” the event celebrated leadership, achievement and the meaningful journeys of women throughout our community. The 2026 Emerging Leader Scholarship was…