Author: WNKY Staff

Simpson County man arrested, authorities locate around seven pounds of cocaine

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A Franklin man was arrested Tuesday on several charges following a drug bust. According to authorities, a joint investigation between the United States Postal Inspectors, South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force, Simpson County Sheriff’s Office, Kentucky State Police and the Department of Homeland Security Investigations led to a two-week investigation into trafficking cocaine into Simpson County. On…

AG Daniel Cameron issues statement regarding block of Human Life Protection Act

Attorney General Daniel Cameron has released a statement after a Louisville Circuit Court judge issued a temporary restraining order to halt Kentucky’s Human Life Protection Act as to EMW and Planned Parenthood. The Human Life Protection Act bans abortions in Kentucky unless the procedure is deemed necessary to protect the life of the mother by a licensed physician. The attorney…

Sunrise Spotlight – Thunderfest

On today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight brought to you by German American Bank, we sit down with Whitney Kinslow to get all the details about this weekend’s Thunderfest. Thunderfest is one of the professional fireworks displays not affected by the current burn ban in Warren County. For more information on the event, click here.

Simpson County, Edmonson County judge-executives issue burn ban

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Simpson County Judge-Executive Mason Barnes is issuing a burn ban due to dry weather conditions and fire hazards. According to a social media post by Barnes, the burn ban includes a “no burn outside” order. This is effective beginning June 29 and prohibits burning of any object, device or material that has to be lit, ignited or…

Motion picture money showing up in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department says they have received complaints of “motion picture money” in their area. Authorities stated the money can appear to be real but will say “motion picture purposes” and “not a legal tender.” If you see this fake money, please contact the Glasgow Police Department at 270-651-6165.

Update: WCSO identifies burglary suspects

SMITHS GROVE, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office says the two suspects have been identified. SMITHS GROVE, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two people suspected in a burglary in Smiths Grove. On Tuesday, June 28 around 4:30 p.m., WCSO deputies responded to a residence on Hays Lodge Road in reference to a burglary complaint….