Author: WNKY Staff

Construction begins on Three Springs Road widening project in Warren County

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A project to widen KY 884 (Three Springs Road) from McCoy Place to Fieldstone Boulevard in Warren County is underway. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, utility companies have worked in the area for several months. As construction begins, transportation officials are asking drivers to expect additional utility and road crews along this section of KY…

Man charged with criminal trespassing and drug possession in Portland

PORTLAND, Tenn. – A man is charged with trespassing and drug possession, according to the Portland Police Department. According to PDD, officers responded to a subject check on Wednesday. Officers made contact with Brian Wayne Groves at the scene. Police say Groves previously trespassed on the property. Officers arrested Groves and located two suspected marijuana cigarettes inside his shirt pocket…

Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation warns of phone scam

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation, located in Scottsville, is warning its members about scam calls. The corporation says members reported receiving phone calls stating they have not paid their bill and will have power disconnected if no payment is made immediately. According to Tri-County Electric, the calls are sometimes spoofing the company’s caller ID, meaning the call shows…

Man charged with DUI after allegedly crashing into Scottsville home

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville man is behind bars after allegedly crashing into a home while under the influence. According to a uniform citation, the Allen County Sheriff’s Department responded Wednesday afternoon to 906 Cedar Hill Road for a report of a vehicle that had crashed into a house. Authorities say the driver, 31-year-old Mason Fox of Scottsville, was arrested…

Edmonson County man dead after crash into tree, troopers say

BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – An Edmonson County man has died following a crash Tuesday evening. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers received a call from Edmonson County dispatch regarding a single-vehicle fatal collision. Troopers say they arrived on scene in the 3800 block of Segal Road. Authorities say a preliminary investigation revealed a passenger vehicle driven by 65-year-old Minor Tim…

Russellville Police Department warns of increase in thefts from vehicles

Source: Canva. RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – The Russellville Police Department is reminding residents of a recent uptick in thefts from vehicles in the community. Police say a few simple actions can make a large difference. The department recommends always locking your vehicle, never leaving your keys in the vehicle, removing valuables or keeping them out of sight and staying observant. Authorities…

Suspect indicted on charges connected to Berea bank shooting

Source: Office of Attorney General Russell Coleman. Pictured: Breanna Edwards, a teller at U.S. Bank, and forty-two-year-old Brian Switzer, the second victim, a manager at U.S. Bank.FRANKFORT, Ky. – The suspect in a deadly Berea bank shooting is now indicted on related charges. According to a release by Attorney General Russell Coleman’s office on Wednesday, 19-year-old Brailen Weaver was indicted…

12-year-old latest death reported following crash in Boone County

FLORENCE, Ky. – A 12-year-old is reportedly the second death confirmed after a crash that occurred last week in Boone County, authorities say. According to a social media release by the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, on Monday evening, 12-year-old Camden Hunter died due to injuries sustained in a collision that occurred on July 6. Authorities say the crash happened in…

Man dies after dirt bike crash in Clay County

MANCHESTER, Ky. – One man is dead following a reported dirt bike crash in Clay County on Tuesday. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers received a call reporting a single-vehicle injury collision involving a motorcycle on Kentucky 484 in Manchester. Upon arrival, authorities say a preliminary investigation indicates troopers learned 37-year-old Roger L. Trent of Sizemore was operating a…

Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office warns of jury duty call scam

EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – The Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office is sharing information on a phone scam circulating in the area. Authorities say scammers are contacting members of the public and claiming they have active federal warrants for failing to report for federal grand jury duty subpoenas. The sheriff’s office says callers will impersonate U.S. marshals or other law enforcement officers…