Author: WNKY Staff

Florida man allegedly steals merchandise, pushes employee at Adair County business

COLUMBIA, Ky. – A Florida man allegedly stole merchandise from an Adair County store. According to the Columbia Police Department, officers responded to Walmart on Burkesville Road at 9:16 am to a reported robbery. CPD says a man allegedly concealed, unpaid purchases inside the store. He allegedly pushed an employee while attempting to exit the store. Officers say they located…

21-year-old man dies after rollover crash in Bracken County

BROOKSVILLE, Ky. – A 21-year-old man has died after a crash in Bracken County. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers were requested to investigate an injury collision on Willow Lenoxburg Road. Authorities say 21-year-old Samuel Dixon of Brooksville was driving a vehicle and struck a telephone pole. Troopers say the vehicle overturned, and Dixon was partially ejected from the…

Man wanted on charges connected to cases in Georgia, Kentucky

Source: McCracken County Sheriff’s Office.MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. – The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help to locate a man wanted in connection with cases out of Georgia and Kentucky. According to authorities, Dwayne Morrow is wanted by the Gwinnett County Police Department in Georgia on warrants charging him with kidnapping and battery from an investigation into an incident that…

The Salvation Army of Bowling Green announces incoming captains

Source: The Salvation Army of Bowling Green. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Salvation Army of Bowling Green is announcing a transition in leadership as Captains Johnny and Monica Horton prepare to conclude five years of service in the community. Johnny and Monica Horton are accepting new appointments as area commanders in Chattanooga, Tennessee, according to the nonprofit. Effective Monday, June…

Units respond to barn fire in Taylor County

Source: Taylor County Fire Department. TAYLOR COUNTY, Ky. – Units responded to a barn fire in Taylor County Monday afternoon, according to first responders. The Taylor County Fire Department says firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire at 4446 Old Columbia Road Monday afternoon. Upon arrival, firefighters say they located a barn fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters say they were…

Man charged with sodomy, possession of sexual exploitation material of teen

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One man is behind bars after alleged sexual contact with a minor in Bowling Green. According to a uniform citation, the Western Kentucky University Police Department observed a suspicious vehicle parked at Lost River Cave around 1:15 a.m. Wednesday. Authorities say after giving commands to stop, the vehicle attempted to leave before making contact with the…

UPDATE: Authorities locate missing woman in Simpson County

UPDATE (6/17/26) – The Franklin Police Department located Kirk and she is safe. — FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Franklin Police Department (FPD) is attempting to locate a missing woman. According to a social media post, FPD is searching for Aisha Kirk. Kirk is a black female who is 5’7″ and has brown eyes and black hair (pictured above). She was…

Allen County man allegedly fires weapon at Bowling Green apartment

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – An Allen County man is charged after allegedly shooting into an apartment. According to a uniform citation, officers responded to Wiltshire Street to a possible shots-fired disturbance late Monday evening. When officers arrived, they located four individuals at an apartment complex. The victim told police that 29-year-old Jordan Napier, of Adolphus, and a female arrived at…

Warren County fire units respond to Plum Springs house fire

PLUM SPRINGS, Ky. – Warren County units responded to a reported house fire Tuesday morning in Plum Springs. According to a social media post by the Warren County Fire Department System, firefighters were dispatched at 10:36 a.m. to a house fire. Units from Richardsville, Smiths Grove, Gott and Barren River fire departments responded to the scene. Richardsville Fire Department Chief…