Author: WNKY Staff

Hart County Emergency Management warns of flash flooding

HART COUNTY, Ky. – Hart County Emergency Management is warning of flash flooding in northern Hart County Sunday. This follows storms across local counties Saturday. Emergency officials are warning drivers to avoid the following roads due to flooding: – 5800 block of Priceville Road – 10788 Raider Hollow Road – Highway 728 at Cave Hill Road – Flat Rock Road…

Man charged with DUI after rollover crash in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One man is facing charges after a rollover crash in Bowling Green. According to Sgt. Brad Hogue with the Bowling Green Police Department, at approximately 8:25 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, officers responded to a single-vehicle rollover collision at the intersection of River Street and Louisville Road. Authorities say the investigation determined a Hyundai Kona, driven…

1 dead, 1 flown for treatment after single-vehicle crash in Harlan County

HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal crash in Harlan County. According to KSP, troopers responded to a single-vehicle collision on U.S. 119 near Metcalf Lane Saturday afternoon. When troopers arrived, they located a father and son inside the vehicle. A preliminary investigation indicates the vehicle exited the road, struck a guardrail, overturned, and came…

1 dead after shooting in Bell County, says KSP

MIDDLESBORO, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal shooting in Bell County. According to KSP, the Middlesboro Police Department requested assistance in a shooting investigation on West Cumberland Avenue near Bell County Coal Saturday evening. Troopers responded to Middlesboro ARH Hospital, where the gunshot wound victim had been transported. The victim later died at the hospital. KSP…

Multiple roads shut down in Warren County due to downed power lines, trees

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A portion of Penns Chapel Road is shut down due to downed power lines, according to Richardsville Fire Chief Brian Lee. Lee confirmed Penns Chapel Road is among multiple roads shut down in that area as of 7:40 p.m. Saturday with downed lines and trees. Drivers are encouraged to remain cautious and avoid downed lines if…

Grayson County man arrested on drug charges, allegedly ingested 2 grams of meth

LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – Law enforcement says a Grayson County man ingested a large amount of suspected methamphetamine after a traffic stop. According to a uniform citation, a detective with the Greater Hardin County Narcotics Task Force conducted a traffic stop at Dollar General at 6350 Anneta Road on Wednesday morning. The detective says the driver, 44-year-old Charles A. Clemons, possessed…

Smith’s Homer and Kartsonas’ Complete Game Lead to 4-2 Win

Hot Rods Media Release

Spartanburg, South Carolina – Aidan Smith hit a go-ahead homer, and Jack Kartsonas logged a complete game in a seven-inning matchup, ending in a 4-2 Bowling Green Hot Rods (59-25, 12-7) victory over the Hub City Spartanburgers (39-46, 5-14) on Friday at Fifth Third Park in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The originally scheduled 6:05 PM CT (7:05 PM ET) first pitch…

Auction to benefit BRAWA to help increase pet adoptions

Source: BRAWA. BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – One local animal shelter is working to increase adoptions, and an upcoming auction can help it reach its goal. The Hive Coffee & Bakehouse in Glasgow is auctioning off a prize package to help fund the Barren River Animal Welfare Association’s new website and professional photography, all to encourage adoptions of animals in its…

Section of Warren County road to close for paving project

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Warren County road will temporarily close for paving improvements. The Warren County Road Department (WCRD) will close a section of Anna Sandhill Road between addresses 1320 and 1638 on Monday, July 13. The project is expected to be completed on Friday, July 17, at 2 pm. WCRD is placing message boards to notify motorists of…

Grayson County man accused of stealing copper wire resulting in loss of internet for hundreds of customers

LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – An arrest has been made in the investigation of copper wire thefts from a Grayson County internet provider. According to a release from the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO), several residents reported thefts of Kinetic communications wire throughout the county over the last few weeks. Residents told GCSO that the copper wire lines were cut, damaged and/or…