Author: WNKY Staff

Last World War II veteran in Allen County celebrates 100th birthday

Photo courtesy of Allen County Historical Museum & Genealogical Society/taken by Rebecca Oliver Garcia. ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. – On Saturday, the Allen County community celebrated a large milestone for one local veteran. According to the Allen County Historical Museum and Genealogical Society, many people turned out to honor the birthday celebration for James “Boss” Weaver, the last World War II…

Roads close due to flooding in Warren County

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Government is reporting two roads are closed due to flooding within the county on Monday. According to a social media post Monday afternoon, Murphy Road and Marty Drive are closed to traffic. Drivers should not attempt to cross roads that are covered by water due to the potential to become submerged. If signs…

Missing juvenile located safe in Logan County

Source: Canva. LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – The Logan County Sheriff’s Office says a missing juvenile is home safe. According to the sheriff’s office, authorities first received a report of a missing juvenile at about 9:09 a.m. Monday morning from the area of Homer Inscoe Road. Deputies say the juvenile had left a note stating she was leaving to stay with…

Woman dies after crash involving tow truck in Morgan County

WEST LIBERTY, Ky. – A Kentucky woman has died following a crash involving a flatbed tow truck in Morgan County. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers received a call around 3 p.m. Friday requesting assistance with an injury collision on Highway 460 west near West Liberty Vet Clinic. Authorities say a preliminary investigation shows a flatbed tow truck was…

Minnesota woman dies after motorcycle wreck in Anderson County

LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. – A 61-year-old woman is dead following a motorcycle crash in Anderson County. According to the Kentucky State Police, the wreck occurred around 3:50 p.m. on Sunday near 1346 Willisburg Road. Authorities say troopers arrived on scene and located a three-wheeled motorcycle operated by 61-year-old Carol Jean Olson of Faribault, Minnesota had crashed in a sharp curve while…

1 dead, 1 flown after collision in Letcher County

COLSON, Ky. – One person is dead and another has been flown for treatment after a collision in Letcher County. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers responded Saturday at about 11:52 p.m. to a crash detection alert near the intersection of Kentucky 7 and Kentucky 1410. Upon arrival, authorities say they located a vehicle that had traveled over an…

Warren County deputies investigating reported burglary

Source: The Warren County Sheriff’s Office. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported burglary Monday morning. According to a social media post by the sheriff’s office, at about 2:15 a.m. Monday morning, a burglary occurred at a home on Browning Road. Authorities are asking the community if they recognize the individuals shown in a…

Grayson County motorcyclist flown for treatment after crash

Photo source: K105GRAYSON COUNTY, Ky. – A Grayson County man was flown for treatment after a crash. According to K105, Grayson County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a motorcycle crash between Caneyville and Falls of Rough Friday afternoon. The accident happened in the 5100 block of Hopewell Road (Hwy 2804) near the intersection of Falls of Rough Road (Hwy 79). First…

Glasgow public square to close early Saturday for car show

GLASGOW, Ky. – The streets around the Glasgow public square are expected to close at 6 a.m. Saturday, June 13 due to the Renaissance Car Show. The Glasgow Police Department is warning drivers to be aware and plan alternate routes. The streets impacted will include East Main Street from North Broadway to North Liberty Street, North Race Street from West…

Glasgow couple faces drug charges following investigation

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow couple is facing drug charges following an investigation. According to a release, Glasgow Police Department officers were requested to assist social services at Adams Place Apartments located at 1312 Adams Street. During the investigation, officers located suspected methamphetamine inside a bedroom in plain view. The couple, Angela Cross and Jerry Allen McCoy, both of Glasgow,…