Author: WNKY Staff

Hodgenville Police Chief releases statement on controversial social media posts

HODGENVILLE, Ky. – The Hodgenville Police Department released a statement regarding an investigation involving a juvenile on Monday. According to a release, HPD says it is aware of social media posts by an individual making claims against the department, a juvenile and his mother. Chief James Richardson says a video is misleading and references an investigation involving a juvenile. Richardson…

2 rescued by KSP troopers on Cave Run Lake

MOREHEAD, Ky. –Two people are safe after the Kentucky State Police responded to Cave Run Lake on Monday. According to KSP, troopers were notified around 5 p.m. regarding an overturned jet ski on Cave Run Lake near Stoney Cove Boat ramp. Upon arrival, Trooper Christian Saylor and Sgt. Sam Lawson saw the overturned jet ski with two individuals in the…

Todd County man arrested after reportedly driving while intoxicated on 3 wheels

ELKTON, Ky. – A Todd County man is facing charges after allegedly driving on three wheels while under the influence. According to a uniform citation, the Todd County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched on Monday regarding a reckless driver traveling from Liberty Road to Allegre Road. Authorities say an individual stated 21-year-old Andrew Callahan of Elkton was driving on three wheels…

Campbellsville man in critical condition following crash

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – A Campbellsville man is in critical condition following a single-vehicle crash. According to a media release, the Campbellsville Police Department responded to a crash at the intersection of East Broadway and Watertower Bypass on May 3. CPD says a vehicle driven by 27-year-old Kern Kost, of Campbellsville, was traveling west on East Broadway. Kost lost control of…

Allen County deputies investigating grave site damage

Photo credit: Christopher Cole, The Citizen-Times.ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. – Local law enforcement is seeking answers amid an ongoing investigation into grave site damage in Allen County. According to the Allen County Sheriff’s Office, on Tuesday morning, the agency received a call regarding graves sites that were damaged at Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church located off of Old Gallatin Road and…

2 arrested after child allegedly found wandering on Scottsville Road

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Two people are behind bars after authorities say a child was found wandering Scottsville Road. According to a uniform citation, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched Monday around 5:40 p.m. to 6099 Scottsville Road regarding a child being found. Authorities say upon arrival, they spoke with several individuals, one of which stated a three-year-old child…

Butler County man accused of burglary after attempting to steal dogs

OHIO COUNTY, Ky. – A Butler County man is facing charges after allegedly attempting to steal dogs to repay an unknown debt. According to a uniform citation, Ohio County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to a trespassing complaint at Orville Blaize Estate at 285 State Route 505 South in Horse Branch Monday afternoon. Upon arriving at the scene, a witness told…

Kentucky State Police investigating multiple school bomb threats

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says it is investigating multiple school bomb threats on Tuesday. According to the agency, troopers are working with local law enforcement to investigate these incidents. The names of the schools impacted have not yet been released. At this time, troopers say none of the threats have been deemed credible. According to authorities, preliminary…

City of Edmonton set to receive funding for wastewater infrastructure upgrades

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Metcalfe County is set to receive wastewater infrastructure funding through House Bill 900. According to a media release, Rep. Amy Neighbors, R-Edmonton, and Senate Majority Floor Leader Max Wise, R-Campbellsville, announced $6 million to fund “critical” wastewater infrastructure upgrades in the City of Edmonton on Tuesday. The City of Edmonton will receive $2 million in fiscal year…

Allen County set to receive state funding for water and sewer infrastructure, CCK expansion

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Allen County is set to receive nearly $6 million to fund projects through House Bill 900. According to a media release, Rep. Shawn McPherson, R-Scottsville, and Senate Majority Floor Leader Max Wise, R-Campbellsville, announced the funding for water and sewer improvements, environmental upgrades and investment in Center for Courageous Kids in Scottsville. Allen County will receive $2…