Author: WNKY Staff

Eighteen year old charged with driving under the influence

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky- An eighteen-year-old found himself behind bars after authorities say he showed signs of impairment after being involved in a two-vehicle collision Tuesday night. According to an Edmonson County Sherrif’s Office release, Jonathan Weaver is charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, assault second degree, and wanton endangerment first degree….

Kentucky State Police seek help finding escaped inmate

HORSE CAVE, Ky. – *UPDATE* Kentucky State Police have reported that Jerry Britt has been located and taken into custody. Britt will be lodged in the Hart County Jail and is being charged with second degree escape. Kentucky State Police are seeking the public’s help in finding an inmate who escaped while on work release. A police news release says…

Tornado damages 15 homes, multiple other structures in Alvaton

ALVATON, Ky. – At least 15 homes in the southern portion of Warren County sustained minor to significant damage following an EF-2 tornado touchdown Monday night. Warren County Emergency Management officials were out surveying damage as of 12:09 p.m. Tuesday nearly 12 hours after they began, said Warren County Emergency Management Deputy Director Travis Puckett. “We’ve done numerous damage assessments…