Author: WNKY Staff

Wanted man charged with sodomy, rape involving minor in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A wanted man is facing multiple charges in an alleged sexual assault case in Bowling Green. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department was dispatched Friday regarding a delayed sexual assault case involving a minor. Authorities say the minor reported 42-year-old Lenard Duncan of Bowling Green had committed a sexual assault involving her…

Tennessee couple arrested, drugs found after alleged altercation at The Mint

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A Tennessee couple is behind bars after a reported altercation at The Mint Gaming Hall in Franklin. According to a uniform citation, the Franklin Police Department responded Sunday to The Mint Gaming Hall off of Nashville Road in Franklin regarding a physical fight in progress. Police say security at The Mint advised a man was physically fighting…

UPDATE: US 68X project in Logan County delayed

UPDATE (FEB. 23, 8 AM) – The road closure originally scheduled for Feb. 22 at U.S. 68X Fourth Street in the City of Russellville has been delayed due to weather. The project will now begin on Tuesday, Feb. 24. The lanes are now projected to reopen on Thursday, Feb. 26. —- RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A Logan County roadway is set…

Three-vehicle collision in Harlan County leaves 1 dead

HIRAM, Ky. – One person is dead following a fatal collision in Harlan County. The Kentucky State Police responded to a three-vehicle collision on Friday afternoon with Lifeguard EMS and the Harlan County Rescue Squad, according to a release. KSP says one driver was flown to Johnson City Medical Center for treatment of serious injuries. The driver of the second…

1 dead in fatal Letcher County house fire

McROBERTS, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal fire in Letcher County. KSP responded to a report of a structure fire on KY Highway 343 in McRoberts on Saturday morning, according to a release. Troopers and first responders arrived at a home that was fully engulfed in flames. Emergency personnel extinguished the fire. KSP says a search…

Governor orders flags to half-staff to honor late civil rights leader

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Governor Andy Beshear ordered flags to be half-staff at all state office buildings to honor civil rights leader Jesse Jackson next month. According to a release, the half-staff order is set for March 7 from sunrise to sunset to honor the life of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson. Jackson died on Feb. 17. He was 84. Gov….

2 arrested on drug, weapon charges after alleged altercation outside Franklin gaming hall

Photo source Franklin Police DepartmentSCOTTSVILLE, Ky – Two people have been arrested following a physical altercation in Simpson County. According to a release, the Franklin Police Department responded to The Mint Gaming Hall at approximately 7:30 am Sunday to a report of an altercation. Officers say they arrived and found two adult patrons with security. FPD deployed K9 RICO, who…

Longtime Warren County deputy jailer passes away

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Jail staff is mourning the loss of one of their own. Warren County Jailer Stephen Harmon says former deputy jailer Ron Childers, who worked for the jail for 14 years, passed away this week. 30 current Warren County Jail staff worked with Childers. Harmon says Childers will be remembered for his camaraderie and…

Hilltopper baseball sweeps Friday doubleheader against SEMO

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Baseball secured a doubleheader sweep of Southeast Missouri on Friday, Feb. 20 at Nick Denes Field, taking game one, 12-4, before securing a 4-2 victory in game two. The Hilltoppers take a 2-0 lead in the four-game weekend series with the Redhawks and improve to 4-2 overall with the wins. GAME ONE WKU 12, SEMO…