Author: WNKY Staff

1 in custody following barricade incident in Clarksville

Source: Envato/by by PedaltotheStock. UPDATE 5 p.m.: According to the Clarksville Police Department, a subject, identified as 45-year-old Ervin Fead, has been safely taken into custody. Police say there were no reported injuries to officers or the subject. Authorities say Fead was lodged at the Montgomery County Jail on charged of domestic assault, interference with 911 and violation of probation….

Logan County Detention Center warns public of phone call payment scam

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – The Logan County Detention Center (LCDC) is warning the public of a scam. According to a social media post, LCDC is aware of a scam targeting family members of incarcerated individuals. The scammers will call individuals posing as “Lieutenant Brown” working for LCDC. The scammers then tell victims that they can “secure the release of an…

Suspect in custody after fatal shooting in Hopkinsville

Photo source: Canva. HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – The Hopkinsville Police Department says one person is in custody after a reported shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon. Authorities say the incident took place along the 1200 block of Walnut Street at 12:20 p.m. According to police, one male subject had been shot in the chest. Hopkinsville Fire/EMS personnel arrived on scene shortly after officers…

Alabama man charged after alleged road rage incident in Livingston County

GRAND RIVERS, Ky. – An Alabama man is facing charges following an alleged road rage incident on Interstate 24 in Livingston County on Friday evening. According to the Kentucky State Police, at 7:03 p.m., troopers received a call from a driver traveling westbound on I-24 in Livingston County reporting that a passenger in another vehicle traveling the same direction had…

Michael Davis named new assistant superintendent for Barren County Schools

Source: Barren County Schools. BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Michael Davis has been named assistant superintendent for the Barren County School District. According to the district, Davis has served in education and administrative positions with Barren County Schools since 2006. These include roles as a teacher at Eastern Elementary, assistant principal at Barren County Middle School, principal at Red Cross Elementary, principal…

KSP Foundation launches 250 for $250 Campaign to support those who serve

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police Foundation has announced the launch of its 250 for $250 Campaign, a statewide fundraiser designed to honor America’s upcoming 250th anniversary. According to the agency, the fundraiser will support members of the Kentucky State Police and advance the foundation’s mission across Kentucky. The campaign aims to recruit 250 supporters that will contribute $250…

Bowling Green man charged with drug trafficking following traffic stop in Hopkinsville

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is charged with drug trafficking following a traffic stop in Christian County on May 21. According to a uniform citation, the Hopkinsville Police Department initiated a traffic stop on East Parkview Drive after observing a turn signal violation. The driver is identified as 32-year-old Alijajuan Williams, of Bowling Green. A K9 officer was…

Hancock County man charged after allegedly kidnapping ex-wife & child, crashing into deputy cruisers

OHIO COUNTY, Ky. – A Hancock County man faces criminal charges following a police pursuit. Hancock County Dispatch contacted the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday evening, requesting assistance with a vehicle pursuit entering Ohio County. Dispatch told OCSO that a truck rammed a Hancock County Sheriff’s Office deputy cruiser. The driver is identified as 44-year-old Cody Wedding, of Hawesville. Police…

Hujsak’s Homer Lifts Hot Rods Over Renegades in 7-6 Win

Wappingers Falls, New York – Connor Husjak blasted a two-run homer in the eighth inning, powering the Bowling Green Hot Rods (33-12) past the Hudson Valley Renegades (21-24) on Tuesday, 7-6 at Heritage Financial Park in Wappingers Falls, New York. Bowling Green plated the first runs of the game against Hudson Valley starter Chase Hampton in the top of the…