Author: WNKY Staff

Motorcyclist dead after reported collision in Letcher County

October 23, 2026

WNKY Staff,

MAYKING, Ky. – A motorcyclist is dead following a collision in Letcher County on Thursday afternoon. According to Trooper Matt Gayheart, public affairs officer for Kentucky State Police Post 13, troopers received a 911 call regarding a two-vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 119 in the Mayking community. Authorities say a preliminary investigation indicated 48-year-old Travis Gilliam of Norton, Virginia was…

Portion of I-24 shuts down due to crash in Clarksville

October 23, 2026

WNKY Staff,

Photo source: Canva. CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The Clarksville Police Department says it responded Friday to a reported collision on Interstate 24. According to a social media post by the department, the crash occurred around 2:02 p.m. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is reportedly investigating the wreck. As of roughly 2:47 p.m., I-24 was complete shutdown at exit 11. Drivers are advised…

Man accused of attempting to break into Portland, Tennessee home

October 23, 2026

WNKY Staff,

PORTLAND, Tenn. – One man is accused of trying to break into a Portland, Tennessee home while armed with a knife. According to the Portland Police Department, on Oct. 10, officers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance in progress involving a male subject allegedly armed with a knife and attempting to force entry into a residence. Authorities say…

UPDATE: Scottsville police locate missing juvenile

October 23, 2026

WNKY Staff,

Source: Scottsville Police Department. UPDATE (1:45 p.m.) – The Scottsville Police Department says Huddleston was located Friday afternoon and is safe. — SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Scottsville Police Department is asking for assistance to locate a missing juvenile. According to the agency, Landon Huddleston was last seen wearing black or dark-colored sweatpants, a gray T-shirt, white and black Nike shoes….

Wanted man apprehended in Calloway Co., charged with attempted sodomy of child

October 23, 2026

WNKY Staff,

BARDWELL, Ky. – A wanted man is facing child sexual abuse and neglect charges after authorities say he was apprehended in Calloway County. According to the Kentucky State Police, on Wednesday, Oct. 21, troopers arrested 40-year-old Brooks Brown of Hickory in Calloway County on an indictment warrant. The agency says it received a tip Brooks was staying at a residence…

Man charged with fleeing police in Pulaski County

October 23, 2026

WNKY Staff,

Background image courtesy of Somerset Fire Department. SOMERSET, Ky. – One man is accused of hitting multiple vehicles while fleeing police in Pulaski County. According to the Somerset Fire Department, on Wednesday, crews were dispatched after multiple vehicle collisions due to a driver fleeing law enforcement. In a social media post, the agency states fire personnel helped with patient care…

Grandson calls the win, Mayfield woman claims $50,000 Powerball prize

October 23, 2026

WNKY Staff,

Source: Kentucky Lottery. MAYFIELD, Ky. – When a Mayfield woman’s grandson, Mark Powell, handed her a Powerball ticket, he made a bold prediction: “It might not be big, but we’re gonna win something,” lottery officials say. “I always give him the money, and he buys the tickets,” Barbara Hall, Mark Powell’s grandmother, said. According to the Kentucky Lottery, Hall later…

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Missing Warren County woman found safe, deputies say

October 23, 2026

WNKY Staff,

UPDATE Oct. 23 at 12:11p.m. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office confirms Emily Johnson has been located safe. Original Story BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren County authorities are searching for a missing woman. According to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, Emily Johnson was last seen walking from Morehead Road early Friday morning. WCSO says Johnson is a…

Election 2026: David Burch discusses campaign for Scottsville Mayor

October 22, 2026

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – News 40’s Tommy Modeszto sat down with Scottsville Mayoral incumbent, David Burch, ahead of Election Day on Nov. 3.

Beshear calls on Kentucky colleges, universities to review harassment policies

October 22, 2026

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Source: Canva. FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear is calling on Kentucky colleges and universities to conduct a rigorous review of their policies and practices surrounding sexual assault and harassment. According to the governor’s office on Wednesday, the review is expected to take place over the next 90 days. The announcement was shared during Wednesday’s Team Kentucky Update, which described…