Author: WNKY Staff

Junior Achievement announces new Director of Education

Photo source: Junior Achievement of South Central KentuckyBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Junior Achievement of South Central Kentucky announced new leadership on Monday. Kalyn Vick, of Bowling Green, has been selected as JA’s Director of Education. According to a release, Vick will oversee educational programming in Bowling Green and South Central Kentucky. Programs focus on preparing over 10,000 students for work…

Wanted Edmonton man apprehended on multiple charges

EDMONTON, Ky. – An Edmonton man is facing several charges related to an incident that occurred Friday. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police was assisting the Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office to serve a warrant at a residence on Dry Fork Road in Edmonton. Authorities say 33-year-old Lonnie Thompson of Edmonton was wanted for multiple arrest warrants and…

State police conducting murder investigation in Pike County

PIKEVILLE, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is conducting a murder investigation in Pike County. According to a release, KSP responded to a 911 call regarding an unresponsive man in the Hell Community of Pike County on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Troopers responded to Allegheny Road and discovered a man dead near the road. KSP’s initial investigation showed that Brent Wooten,…

Scottsville man charged with human trafficking, child pornography possession

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville man faces human trafficking and possession of child sexual performance materials in Allen County. According to a release, the Scottsville Police Department and the South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at the home of Jeffery Stinson, 60, of Scottsville, on SE 2nd Street in Scottsville on Monday. Electronic devices allegedly used…

Three winning Powerball tickets sold in Kentucky

Source: Kentucky Lottery. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Three lucky winners in Kentucky are celebrating winning thousands of dollars from Saturday night’s Powerball drawing. According to the Kentucky Lottery, the tickets were sold for the recent $1.8 billion jackpot drawing, the second largest in United States history. The winning tickets included the following: A $100,000 ticket purchased at Kash Stop Four at…

Hart County judge executive lifts burn ban

HART COUNTY, Ky. – Hart County is no longer under a burn ban. According to an executive order Monday, Sept. 8, the burn ban is rescinded effective immediately. The order states sufficient rainfall has reduced dry conditions. News 40 will provide additional details on burn bans as they are released.

Man charged after caller claims to be Warren County sheriff

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is accused of impersonating Warren County sheriff Brett Hightower during a recent incident. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police was contacted just after 5:30 p.m. Saturday in reference to an individual receiving a voicemail from a male subject stating he was Hightower with the Warren County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities…

Scottsville man charged after reported stabbing incident

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville man is behind bars after another man was stabbed during an alleged dispute. According to a uniform citation, the Allen County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home regarding an assault around 11:24 a.m. Saturday. Upon arrival, deputies say they learned a male victim had been stabbed multiple times and was being transported to The Medical…

Edmonson County burn ban lifted

EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – A burn ban has been lifted in Edmonson County following recent dry conditions in the area. According to an executive order signed Monday by Edmonson County judge executive Ronald Scott Lindsey, the ban is lifted effective Sept. 8. The order states the ban is lifted due to rainfall. All citizens are still asked to be cautious…