Author: WNKY Staff

Glasgow ranks No. 9 in the nation among Top Micropolitans for economic development

GLASGOW, Ky. – Glasgow is celebrating after achieving a historic milestone, ranking No. 9 in the nation among micropolitan communities in the 2025 Site Selection Governor’s Cup rankings, based on the number of economic development projects announced during the year. According to a release by the Barren County Economic Authority, the ranking is the highest placement Glasgow has ever had by…

T.J. Regional Health introduces da Vinci 5 surgical system

GLASGOW, Ky. –  T.J. Regional Health announced Wednesday it has acquired the Intuitive da Vinci 5 robotic surgical system. According to a release by T.J. Regional Health, the da Vinci 5 is designed to “perform surgery to enable better outcomes, efficiency and actionable insights. The system can be used for minimally invasive surgical procedures in general surgery, urology, gynecology, bariatrics…

1 pet dead following house fire in Leitchfield

By Ken Howlett, News Director of K105

Source: K105. LEITCHFIELD, Ky. (K105) – A puppy has died following a reported house fire in Leitchfield. According to a report by K105, the Leitchfield Fire Department responded Saturday night for a report of a house fire at 192 Taylor Fork Road. Upon arrival, firefighters could see flames “rolling out of the front door (and) onto a camper trailer parked…

Simpson County Sheriff’s Office mourns loss of retired court security officer

Source: Simpson County Sheriff’s Office. FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of retired court security officer Eddie Mann. The agency stated Wednesday that Mann served the Simpson County Justice Center from 2011 to 2025. According to the sheriff’s office, Mann “dedicated himself to ensuring the safety of the justice center and our community with…

2 half-sisters found dead in suitcases in Cleveland, police say

Source: WKYC. CLEVELAND, Ohio (WKYC) – Two young girls have been found dead in suitcases in Cleveland, Ohio, buried in a shallow grave. A report by WKYC says preliminary DNA results from the Cuyahoga County Examiner’s Office confirmed the two girls are half-siblings. However, neither of the individuals found have been identified, according to WKYC. Cleveland police say just after…

Man who allegedly stole 40,000 pounds of copper arrested in Grayson County

LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – An man was arrested in Grayson County after allegedly stealing a transport vehicle hauling thousands of pounds of copper. According to a release, the Leitchfield Police Department received a report of a stolen shipment of copper near the Western Kentucky Parkway on Feb. 21. Communication with the vehicle was lost on Feb. 20, according to the victim…

Green River Ferry in Mammoth Cave National Park to reopen March 5

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – The Green River Ferry in Mammoth Cave National Park is expected to reopen March 5. According to Mammoth Cave National Park, daily operations will resume from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. CST. Ferry service was suspended while the park repaired navigational cables and support towers damaged during a flood in spring 2025. Park officials say system…

Outdoor warning siren maintenance scheduled in Barren Co. through Thursday

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – While the statewide tornado drill is scheduled for Wednesday morning in Kentucky, Barren County emergency officials say outdoor warning siren maintenance is taking place through Thursday, March 5. Throughout Barren County, residents should be prepared to hear test activations between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, according to Glasgow/Barren County Emergency Management. However,…