Author: WNKY Staff

Grayson county man injured after motorcycle crash

Credit: K105GRAYSON COUNTY, Ky. – A motorcyclist was injured after a crash in Grayson County. According to K105, the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office and Leitchfield Fire Department EMS responded to a reported crash in the 4700 block of Beaver Dam Road (Hwy 62) at approximately 3:15 am Sunday. Officials told K105 that a motorcycle, driven by a 57-year-old Grayson County…

Firefighters battle ag shop fire in Metcalfe County

Photo source: North Metcalfe Volunteer Fire DepartmentMETCALFE COUNTY, Ky. – Firefighters battled a blaze in Metcalfe County Friday afternoon. According to the North Metcalfe Volunteer Fire Department (NMVFD), firefighters responded to Little Critter Road to support the Hiseville Volunteer Fire Department with a reported garage fire. Firefighters located a large agricultural shop structure fully engulfed with immediate exposure to a…

Man charged after alleged fraudulent bond scheme in Allen County

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Allen County-Scottsville Crime Task Force arrested 35-year-old John Paul Burton of Scottsville after an investigation involving an alleged fraudulent bond scheme, according to a social media post by the agency. Burton is charged with second-degree forgery and theft by deception – include cold checks $500 < $1,000. ACSCTF says Burton is also charged with first-degree stalking,…

1 flown after reported crash in Barren County

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – One person has been flown for treatment after a reported crash in Barren County on Friday. According to the Barren County Sheriff’s Office, at about 4:15 p.m., deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash on Cumberland Parkway near the 2-mile marker. Deputies say a vehicle left the road and overturned several times. Authorities say one occupant, Kori…

1 dead in fatal Bath County collision

Credit: Richardson Funeral HomeOWINGSVILLE, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal crash in Bath County. On Aug. 30, KSP troopers responded to a reported collision on US 60 West. Investigators say 52-year-old Lacy D. Fawn, of Sharpsburg, was driving east on US 60 when his vehicle exited the roadway and crashed into several trees. KSP says Fawn…

Kentucky State Police encourages safe driving choices during Labor Day weekend

State Police Traffic Stop on a Highway. Police Cruiser with Flashing Lights. State Police Traffic Stop. Source: Envato/By by duallogic. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The Kentucky State Police is reminding drivers to make safe choices on the road over Labor Day weekend. According to the agency, troopers will be joining multiple other law enforcement agencies in Operation C.A.R.E., or Crash…

Anchor Project enters next phase of construction process

Photo source: Barren River Area Development District. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A potentially life-changing project several years in the making is entering its next phase in the construction process, according to the Barren River Area Development District on Friday. According to a social media post by BRADD, beams have been raised on site for the Anchor Project, a future mental…

The Medical Center at Scottsville now offering $49 cardiac scoring

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Medical Center at Scottsville is offering $49 cardiac scoring scans, according to a media release. Med Center says cardiac scoring is a quick, painless, and non-invasive CT scan that detects calcium buildup in the arteries and helps assess your risk for heart disease. The scans take less than 10 minutes and require no injections, according to…

BGMU issues boil water advisory for portion of Highland Way

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green Municipal Utilities is issuing a boil water advisory Friday for customers on Highland Way between Nashville Road and Smallhouse Road. According to BGMU, the advisory is active for those impacted until Saturday afternoon unless otherwise notified. BGMU states each affected customer should have received a door hanger at their front door regarding the advisory….

Warren County Sheriff’s Office seeks information on individuals, truck in investigation

  BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information in an ongoing investigation. According to a social media post, WCSO is asking the public for information on individuals and a pickup truck (pictured above). Provide information to WCSO by calling 270-842-1633, extension 3. Details are limited at this time. WNKY News 40 will provide more information…