Author: WNKY Staff

“By Parties Unknown” documentary about Russellville lynching to play this Saturday downtown

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – At The Capitol on Sept. 10, a free to the public documentary will be shown at 6 p.m. about south central Kentucky’s connection to the practice of lynching. Michael Morrow, Director of the SEEK Museum in Russellville, collaborated with Western Kentucky University’s PBS and university academics to tell the story of Rufus Browder and others in…

Beshear orders flags to half-staff in honor of Queen Elizabeth II

File PhotoFRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear has directed for flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff in honor of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II until sunset on the day of interment. In addition, President Joe Biden issued a statement regarding the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II: “In a world of constant change, she was a steadying…

Man charged with criminal abuse of a child following drug arrest

CAVE CITY, Ky. – A man is facing multiple charges related to drug possession. On Wednesday, Cave City Police Department was dispatched to Marina Court for a possible break-in in progress. After an officer arrived, they made contact with a man identified as Chad Horton, 30. Authorities stated two more officers arrived on scene and were told a man had…

Police investigating death of 19-year-old in Russellville

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Authorities in Russellville say a woman’s death is under investigation. The Russellville Police Department responded to McArthur Street on Wednesday for an unresponsive woman. The sheriff’s department stated when authorities arrived, they discovered, Ania Hardesty, 19, dead in her bedroom. The investigation is ongoing and no further details are currently available.

Glasgow woman charged with assault of police officer

GLASGOW, Ky. – A woman is behind bars after police say she assaulted two people. The Glasgow Police Department responded to a fight compliant on McKenna Street on Tuesday. Authorities stated officers confirmed after arriving that a physical altercation had taken place and 22-year-old Courtney Jackson of Glasgow had assaulted a female victim. Jackson became combative with officers, kicking one…

KSP responds to fatal accident near Cave City

CAVE CITY, Ky. – Kentucky State Police Trooper Daniel Priddy says KSP is investigating a fatal collision just outside Cave City. KSP responded to the crash involving two vehicles on KY 90 as of around 1:30 p.m. According to authorities, one person has died as a result of the accident. Glasgow/Barren County Emergency Management stated Happy Valley Road is closed…

Man cited in hit-and-run accident in Russellville

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A man was cited after police say he left the scene of an accident in Russellville. The Russellville Police Department responded Wednesday to an injury accident on Bowling Green Road. A woman was traveling westbound on Bowling Green Road when police say a vehicle driven by Demarcus Young crossed over the center line and collided with her…

1 dead in roll-over truck crash in Logan County

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – One man is dead following a single-vehicle accident in Logan County. The Logan County Sheriff’s Department received a call Thursday around 2:16 a.m. for a vehicle collision with injuries on U.S. 79 South/Clarksville Road. When deputies arrived, they found a single vehicle that had left the road and overturned. Once emergency personnel were able to reach…