Author: WNKY Staff

2 safely escape from house fire in Hopkinsville

Source: Hopkinsville Fire/EMS. HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – Two people are reportedly uninjured following a house fire in Hopkinsville. According to a social media post by Hopkinsville Fire/EMS, on Sunday, Oct. 25, firefighters responded to a working structure fire in the 300 block of Wayne Drive. The Hopkinsville Fire Department says multiple callers contacted 911 to report the incident. Upon arrival, crews…

Muhlenberg County man charged in deadly Madisonville shooting

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WNKY) — A Muhlenberg County man has been charged with murder after a shooting late Saturday night in Madisonville left a 32-year-old man dead, according to the Madisonville Police Department. Police identified the suspect as 27-year-old Robert Johnson. According to investigators, officers were called to Eastside Lane just before midnight Saturday after receiving a report of a shooting….

Units respond to weekend field fire in Scottsville

Source: Halifax Fire Department. SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Multiple units responded to a reported field fire Saturday in Scottsville. According to the Halifax Fire Department, just after 2:30 p.m., Halifax and Scottsville fire departments were notified of a field fire and a combine smoking at the intersection of Halifax-Settle Road and Big Springs Road. The department says the fire was quickly…

Hardin County Sheriff’s Office investigates fatal ATV crash

HARDIN COUNTY, Ky. – The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal ATV crash. According to HCSO, deputies responded to a reported single-vehicle ATV collision in the 600 block of Puckett Road on Oct. 23. Investigators say an adult male was traveling west on Puckett Road when he lost control of the ATV and exited the roadway. The driver…

Firefighters respond to house fire in Barren County

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Firefighters battled a house fire Saturday in Barren County. The South Barren Fire Department, assisted by the Haywood, Park City and Smiths Grove Fire Department, responded to the fire. According to social media post by the South Barren Fire Department, a SBFD firefighter was the first to arrive at the scene. The firefighter confirmed that all…

Kevin Wallace entered into Bowling Green football wall of honor

Bowling Green, Ky- A legendary figure in Bowling Green High School football history received a special honor Friday night. Former Purples head football coach, Kevin Wallace, was inducted as the sixth member of Bowling Green High School’s Wall of Honor during halftime of Friday night’s football game. Wallace spent 22 seasons leading the Purples, compiling 254 wins and guiding the…

1 sustains severe injuries in Christian County crash

Christian County, KY- According to a release from the Christian County Sheriff’s Office, on October 23rd, 2026, at 4:56 pm, deputies were called to a single-vehicle wreck in the 6000 block of Dawson Springs Road. Authorities say a preliminary investigation indicates a car was traveling southbound when the driver swerved to avoid something in the road; it hit a drainage ditch and…

Child injured after dog attack in Christian County

CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. – A child is injured after being attacked by a dog in Christian County. The Christian County Sheriff’s Office says deputies reponded to a report of a 9-year-old being attacked by a dog Friday afternoon. The child has arm and leg injuries and was transported to a hospital. CCSO says the child’s family shot and killed the…

Roads close for Bowling Green Police Department Trunk-or-Treat

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Several road closures are underway Friday as the Bowling Green Police Department’s Trunk-or-Treat invites families to line up for a fun-filled night. According to the department, Main Street is closed between Kentucky Street and Adams Street until 8 p.m. Tenth Street will be closed from 6 to 8 p.m., police say. The event begins at 6,…

1 dead, 2 transported after crash in Edmonson County

BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – One person is dead, and two others were transported after a crash Friday in Edmonson County. Just after 9 a.m., the Kentucky State Police says it received a call from the Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office requesting assistance with a fatal collision. Troopers say they responded to the intersection of Pig Road (Highway 422) and Brownsville Road (HWY…