GLASGOW, Ky. – A shoplifting complaint led to drug charges Wednesday when police responded to a Walmart in Glasgow. Upon arrival, The Glasgow Police Department says officers made contact with Rosemary Fattaruso, 65, of Edmonton. Officials say Rosemary Fattaruso was eating items she had taken off the shelf. In addition, Dianna Fattaruso, 36, of Edmonton was taking tags off items…
BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Due to excessive dry conditions and fire hazards, judge-executive Michael Hale is ordering a county-wide burn ban in Barren County. Glasgow-Barren County Emergency Management says local volunteer fire departments also requested the ban, which is effective immediately. The ban states, “No person shall light or maintain an open fire” anywhere in Barren County. The only exception…
Source: Allen County Sheriff’s OfficeSCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Allen County Sheriff’s Office announced the death of K-9 Niko Wednesday. Niko died as a result of complications from a scheduled operation today, according to the sheriff’s office. Niko first joined the Allen County Sheriff’s Office in 2018 and served as a dual-purpose K-9 in narcotic detection and tracking/apprehension. In addition, detective…
Person of interest in homicide investigation. Source: Stockton Police Department.STOCKTON, Calif. – Police are searching for a person of interest after saying several homicide cases in California may be related. Stockton police chief Stanley McFadden stated Friday officials developed a person of interest after reviewing video surveillance. McFadden said the following cases may be related: The shooting death of a…
Source: Giles Taylor PD of Morgantown Police Department. MORGANTOWN, Ky. – Multiple agencies worked together Tuesday night to extract a truck from Green River. Police chief of Morgantown Police Department Giles Taylor stated Morgantown officers responded around 6 p.m. with Butler County Rescue Squad to the boat ramp on Old River Road in Morgantown for reports of a submerged vehicle…
GLASGOW, Ky. – Nonprofit Bridge Kentucky announced Wednesday they are now accepting Halloween costumes for children. The group says the donations will allow them to give costumes to children who may be unable to afford one. You can drop off clean, gently used or new costumes at the Bridge Kentucky office located at 603 W. Main St. in Glasgow. You…
In this week’s segment of Community Driven sponsored by Rita’s Ice, WNKY News 40 sat down with Sarah Bessinger with Megan’s Mobile Grocery. We followed up with Bessinger on the annual Lip Sync Battle, a fun event that brought the community together. Bessinger says they can’t wait to keep the tradition going in Bowling Green.
ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. – A Hardin County woman is behind bars after officials say she allegedly performed a sexual act on a child. Brittany D. Jameson, 31, confessed to photographing herself performing a sexual act on a 7-year-old, according to court documents. Jameson told officials she took the photos in order to sell them and obtain money, stated the document. The…
MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – Today, Mammoth Cave National Park is closing a section of Flint Ridge Road until 2:30 p.m. The closure will include Mammoth Cave Entrance Road to the intersection of Park Ridge Road. The park says the temporary closure is for the removal of hazardous trees and for roadside trimming. Drivers should also be aware this change will…
For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust, we have Eby. She is 9 years old, very shy, and great with others dogs. Be sure to adopt her from the BG/Warren County Humane Society today.
