Author: WNKY Staff

KSP investigating fatal collision on I-165 in Butler County

BUTLER COUNTY, Ky. – Kentucky State Police Trooper Daniel Priddy stated KSP is investigating a fatal collision in Butler County. The collision took place on Interstate 165 northbound near the 19 mile marker, according to Priddy. I-165 north will be closed in this area for the next few hours. Drivers are encouraged to use exit 7 to US-231 as a…

Beshear signs bills supporting education, teacher pathways

File PhotoFRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear ceremonially signed six bills Tuesday expanding access to education in Kentucky. According to a release by Beshear’s office, the bills add post-secondary paths for high school students in alternative schools, address teacher shortages, support early literacy education, support due process for university students, speed up the process for school district construction projects and…

Red Cross offering free smoke alarm installation to promote safety

EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – In partnership with the Bank of Edmonson County, the American Red Cross will be installing free smoke alarms this Friday and Saturday within Edmonson County households that have signed up for a free installation. Along with the installations they will also be creating escape plans for families. Nationwide they have installed 50,000 fire alarms and created…

Kentucky State Police school supply drive

Kentucky – The Kentucky State Police’s annual school drive “Cram The Cruiser” is active until the end of the month in an effort to collect school supplies for kids who might not have the means to provide their own. KSP and other local law enforcement agencies set up around the state in various counties and encourage community members to come…

WCSO warns of online housing scam

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is warning there are many housing scams being posted on Facebook and marketplace. Authorities stated these scams usually mention phrases that include “this person’s family member needs to move out or has passed away, so they are going to rent the home out.” In addition, the rent price is often too…

Barren County lifts burn ban

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Barren County Judge-Executive Michael Hale has lifted the burn ban spanning the county. The ban, which began on July 5, has ended as of July 18. Hale encourages any resident planning a controlled burn to report it to the Barren-Metcalfe Emergency Communications Center Dispatch by calling 270-651-1175.