Author: WNKY Staff

Small plane makes emergency landing in Lexington

April 16, 2026

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Source: LEX 18 via NBC News Channel Orbit. LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) – A small plane made an emergency landing in Lexington on Thursday afternoon. According to a report by LEX 18, the landing happened in a field, with the plane ending up nose down. LEX 18 further states the incident caused delays on roads nearby as first responders arrived…

Daviess County man arrested by Kentucky State Police on sexual offense charges

April 16, 2026

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OWENSBORO, Ky. – A Daviess County man is behind bars on multiple sexual offense charges. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers arrested 50-year-old Juan Luis Mendez Segovia of Owensboro on Tuesday following a month-long investigation into allegations involving a juvenile. Segovia was arrested around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday night. Authorities say the investigation revealed Segovia “engaged in a sexual relationship…

Empty the Shelters returns to Bowling Green, Glasgow in May

April 16, 2026

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Empty the Shelters is marking a decade this year, and it’s returning to Bowling Green and Glasgow starting this May. According to the Bissell Pet Foundation, the Spring National Adoption Event is taking place from May 1-17. During this time, the Bissell Pet Foundation is sponsoring reduced adoption fees at select shelters to encourage the community…

Metcalfe high schoolers participate in Future of Schools Summit at Columbia University

April 16, 2026

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EDMONTON, Ky. – Three Metcalfe County students participated in a prestigious summit in New York City. According to a release, Aubrey Glass (senior), Abby Shirley (junior) and Leah Kerr (sophomore) were selected to attend the New York City Carnegie Future of Schools Summit at Columbia University over spring break. Kerr, Glass, and Shirley were selected by the Columbia Center for…

Glasgow Independent Schools announces new principal for South Green Elementary

April 16, 2026

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Source: Glasgow Independent Schools. GLASGOW, Ky. — Glasgow Independent Schools is welcoming a new principal for South Green Elementary, one the district says is a “familiar and respected leader whose roots run deep within the district and community.” According to Glasgow Intendent Schools, Matt “Shep” Shepherd attended South Green Elementary and graduated from Glasgow High School in 2002. He continued…

Glasgow Rotary Club announces 2026 scholarship recipients

April 16, 2026

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Source: German American Bank. GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Rotary Club announces the recipients of its 2026 scholarships, recognizing outstanding local students for their academic achievement, leadership and commitment to community service. According to a release Thursday by German America Bank, the following are winners of their respective scholarships: Winner of the Dr. Juanita Bayless Memorial Scholarship: Addyson McFall of…

Teen flown to hospital after farm equipment accident in Trigg County

April 16, 2026

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Source: WKDZ. TRIGG COUNTY, Ky. (WKDZ) – A teen has been flown to a hospital after a reported accident involving farm equipment in Trigg County. According to a report by WKDZ, the teen was flown to a Nashville hospital after the incident occurred on Sammy Gunn Road on Wednesday afternoon. WKDZ reports Trigg County first responders say a 13-year-old was…

Glasgow Police Department unveils new cruiser design

April 16, 2026

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GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department unveiled a new look Thursday. According to a release, GPD is launching a new design and color scheme for police cruisers. The new cruiser design is high-visibility reflective and will replace current designs and colors. Patrol officers from each squad developed a design and color scheme and submitted it to a vote, with…

Brownsville man allegedly shows deputy open beer in vehicle, flees from scene

April 16, 2026

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BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – A Brownsville man is behind bars after authorities say he fled law enforcement at speeds up to 120 miles per hour. According to a uniform citation, an Edmonson County Sheriff’s Department deputy was parked at a Family Dollar on Wednesday when they saw a subject pull up beside the deputy’s cruiser and show an open beer. The…

Logan County Schools reveal renderings for nearly $10 million expansion

April 16, 2026

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RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Expansion and new education programs are now moving forward at Logan County Schools. According to a release, the district was awarded $9,954,829 on April 15, 2025, to add Diesel Technology and Plumbing programs at Logan County Career & Technical Center. At a board meeting early this week, final drawings and plans were presented and approved. LCS says…