Author: WNKY Staff

Lightning strikes home in Grayson County, causes fire

Source: K105. GRAYSON COUNTY, Ky. (K105) – A lightning strike resulted in a fire at a Grayson County home on Sunday. According to a report by K105, Leitchfield and Falls of Rough firefighters were dispatched to a residential fire Sunday morning at 555 Warren Purcell Road. K105 states an occupant said smoke was coming from an air conditioner, with flames…

Glasgow public square to close for concert event on Thursday

GLASGOW, Ky. – Glasgow drivers could see traffic impacts due to a concert downtown on Thursday. According to the Glasgow Police Department, the east side of the Glasgow public square will close at 4 p.m. Thursday, while the north and south side will close at 6 p.m. Police say this is due to the Community Band Concert, “A Celebration of…

2 arrested after wanted man found hiding in trunk, police say

PORTLAND, Tenn. – Two people were arrested after a wanted man was found in a car truck in Portland. According to a release, the Portland Police Department responded to a License Plate Reader (LPR) alert Sunday. The alert indicated that the driver, Kasey Wilson, had active arrest warrants. Officers observed a traffic violation and conducted a traffic stop. PPD says…

Metcalfe County Middle School student named awardee in nationwide contest

Source: Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office. EDMONTON, Ky. – Metcalfe County Schools is celebrating student Lucy Blythe, who has been recognized as a 2026 “America’s Field Trip” Awardee. According to the district, the contest is nationwide, inviting students in grades three through 12 to reflect on the question, “What does America mean to you?” This year’s America’s Field Trip awardees are…

More than 100 grams of meth seized in McCracken County, deputies say

MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. – More than 100 grams of methamphetamine was seized in McCracken County as part of separate drug investigations, authorities say. According to a social media post by the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office, three people were arrested last week in connection with separate drug investigations regarding methamphetamine trafficking within the county. Authorities say in April, detectives began investigating…

Grayson County Emergency Management releases updated list of road closures

GRAYSON COUNTY, Ky. – Grayson County Emergency Management (GCEM) released the latest road closures in the county Monday morning. The roads are closed due to damage or water over the roadway. GCEM says the county road department and Kentucky Transportation Cabinet are currently on scene repairing the roads. List: 4800 Caney Creek Road 1080-1646 Sadler Lane Rabbit Flat Road at…

3 dead following weekend crash in Muhlenberg County

Credit: Tucker Funeral HomeMUHLENBERG COUNTY, Ky. – Three people are dead following a collision in Muhlenberg County. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers responded to a fatal collision that occurred on Sunday at the intersection of U.S. 431 and Power Plant Road in Muhlenberg County. Authorities say a preliminary investigation found a vehicle driven by 35-year-old Whitney Duarte of…

Man charged after multi-county pursuit ends in Warren County

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – One man is behind bars following a multi-county pursuit that ended in Warren County on Saturday. According to a uniform citation, the Logan County Sheriff’s Department measured a vehicle traveling at 96 miles per hour in a 65 mph zone on 68 East and Sugar Maple on Saturday night. Authorities say the driver was identified as…