Author: WNKY Staff

Tennessee man charged with fleeing police in Scottsville

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Tennessee man is behind bars after a reported pursuit through Scottsville Monday night. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police was notified Monday just after 7:30 p.m. about a pursuit traveling toward town on Holland Road. According to the South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force, near Holland Road, drug task force agents had attempted…

Wanted Laurel County man barricades self in home, surrenders following negotiations

Photo source: Laurel County Sheriff’s OfficeEAST BERNSTADT, Ky. – A wanted Laurel County man is in custody after barricading himself in a home. According to a release, the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office responded to Starr Hill Road Monday evening to serve a probation violation warrant for a felony offense to 40-year-old Sammy Bowling, of East Bernstadt. When deputies arrived, Bowling…

Local woman selected to ELEVATE Kentucky 2026 class

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A local woman has been selected to participate in a statewide professional development program. Leadership Kentucky announced the ELEVATE Kentucky 2026 class on Monday. According to a release, ELEVATE Kentucky provides young professionals in the Commonwealth with in-depth experience to create an understanding of challenges faced throughout the state. Center for Courageous Kids Medical Director Hannah Reckart,…

Warren County Fire Department units respond to barn fire in Alvaton

ALVATON, Ky. – Warren County fire units responded Monday to a barn fire in Alvaton. According to a social media post by the Warren County Fire Department System, crews and units from Alvaton, Plano, Richardsville and Gott responded to the scene. The department states upon arrival, a one-story metal barn with a modified attic storage space was located with fire…

Glasgow Police Department to plant tree in memory of local child

Source: Nashville Cremation Center. GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow community is invited to honor the life of a local child. The Glasgow Police Department says on April 3, the local area lost 2-year-old Wyatt Miller. Through organ donation, the agency says Miller’s legacy lives on and has saved three lives. April is National Donate Life Month, and April 30 is…

Proffitt named Bowling Green Independent Schools preschool principal

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green Independent Schools announced a new principal for its preschool program Monday afternoon. Afton Proffiitt, who currently serves as School Counselor at T. C. Cherry Elementary, will assume the role on July 1. Proffitt will oversee the daily operations of the district’s “Itty Bitty Purples” preschool program, which includes curriculum implementation and family engagement initiatives,…