Author: WNKY Staff

Man sentenced for threatening Laurel, Knox Co. commonwealth attorney

LAUREL, KNOX COUNTIES, Ky. – A Lexington man is facing several years in prison after officials say he threatened a commonwealth attorney. That’s according to a report by K105, which stated that 41-year-old Christopher Rhodes of Lexington “was sentenced to 42 months in prison after agreeing to a plea deal.” Rhodes is charged with intestate communication of a threat. According…

Winning Kentucky Lottery ticket worth $225K sold in Louisville

Source: Kentucky Lottery. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – One lucky winner can claim a Kentucky Lottery ticket sold in Louisville worth a $225,000 top prize. According to Kentucky Lottery officials, the ticket was purchased at 6102 Petroleum at 6102 Bardstown Road in Louisville The ticket won during Friday night’s Cash Ball 225, with numbers of three, nine, 11, 13 and a Cash Ball…

Organizations unite to host Fair Chance Opportunity Fair

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Several organizations are coming together to assist members of the community. Goodwill Kentucky, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Kentucky, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, and Fifth Third Bank are hosting the Fair Chance Opportunity Fair on Monday, March 9, from 10 am to 12 pm at the WKU Knicely Conference Center. The fair will feature an expungement…

1 dead in fatal Bullitt County collision

SHEPHERDSVILLE, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal collision in Bullitt County. According to a release, KSP Post 4 troopers responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of KY 44 East and Watergate Drive near Mount Washington Saturday evening. KSP’s investigation indicates that a truck, driven by a juvenile, was traveling westbound on KY 44 East…

Logan County man arrested on DUI, reckless driving charges

ADAIRVILLE, Ky. – A Logan County man is facing multiple charges in an alleged incident of driving while under the influence. According to a uniform citation, on Sunday around 3:37 p.m., the Adairville Police Department received a complaint of a disturbance in progress off of the 200 block of South Walnut Street. Authorities say a caller stated 61-year-old James Dickerson…

Kentucky State Police Post 3 provides reminder on traffic safety checkpoints

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is reminding the public of traffic safety checkpoints planned for known problematic areas. Authorities say KSP uses the checkpoints to promote safety on the road and to discourage those who may violate laws. KSP Post 3 serves Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Simpson and Warren counties. Troopers say the checkpoints aim…

Multiple agencies respond to brush fires in Butler County

Source: Fourth District Fire Department. BUTLER COUNTY, Ky. – Multiple agencies brought several brush fires under control over the weekend in Butler County. The Fourth District Fire Department says its crews were dispatched to 11631 Brownsville Road for reports of multiple brush fires. Upon arrival, units found three separate fires, all within almost two miles of each other, officials say….

Glasgow police to conduct traffic safety checkpoints throughout March

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department says it will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints from March 6 to March 31. The safety checkpoints will include but not be limited to Columbia Avenue, West Main Street, North Jackson Highway and Happy Valley Road, according to the agency. Police say during this time, they will be enforcing laws related to operating…

Director of special programs Candice Peay to retire from BGISD

Source: BGISD. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green Independent Schools has announced the upcoming retirement of Candice “Candy” Peay, director of special programs, effective June 30, 2026. According to a release by the Bowling Green Independent School District, Peay’s retirement “marks the conclusion of a career dedicated to the students, families and educators of the Bowling Green community.” Peay began…