Author: WNKY Staff

KEDC suspends use of Lifetouch Services amid Epstein link claims

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Educational Development Corporation has suspended any current or future use of Lifetouch services. The national school photography vendor faces online claims that it is linked to Apollo Global Management, whose former CEO, Leon Black, allegedly has financial ties to Jeffrey Epstein. According to the Associated Press, there is no evidence that Epstein and his associates…

Roadway near WKU to close for continuing shooting investigation

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A shooting investigation will close roadways near Western Kentucky University. The Bowling Green Police Department and Kentucky State Police announced that University Boulevard from Russellville Road to Old Morgantown Road will be closed from 9 am until 9:30 am on Wednesday. All four lanes will be closed. The shooting happened on the early morning of Feb….

3 injured in Hopkinsville crash, driver who fled scene arrested

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – Two people are injured following a crash in Christian County. According to a report by WKDZ, the Hopkinsville Police Department responded to a two-vehicle crash on East 9th Street at 3:53 am Monday. The Hopkinsville Police Department says a car traveling northbound on South Virginia Street collided with a car traveling eastbound on East 9th Street. The…

UPDATE: 1 arrested after allegedly damaging doors, windows at Lost River Elementary

Photo source Warren County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE (Feb. 17, 3:45 pm) – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office says the Bowling Green Police Department responded to a suspicious person call at Lost River Elementary on Monday evening. According to a release, BGPD received reports that an unknown person was seen on video breaking out windows and doors at the school with a…

Juveniles allegedly vandalize statue, flee police in Marshall County

Photo source Marshall County Sheriff’s OfficePADUCAH, Ky. – Two juveniles allegedly destroyed a veteran statue in Marshall County on Tuesday. According to a release, the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a four-wheeler being driven inside Mike Miller Park after hours. When deputies arrived at the park, they located a destroyed statue at the Veterans Plaza. Deputies say…

1 dead after a minivan crashes into a dump trailer in Muhlenberg County

SACRAMENTO, Ky. – One person is dead as a result of a motor vehicle crash in Muhlenberg County. The Muhlenberg County Sheriff’s Office requested the Kentucky State Police to investigate a fatal collision near the 6500 block of Kentucky Highway 81 in Sacramento on Feb. 11. KSP says its initial investigation indicates that a minivan driven by 48-year-old Brandi Eaves,…

UPDATE: Grayson County Sheriff’s Office says wanted man turned himself in

UPDATE ( Feb. 17): The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office says Finn turned himself in and is now lodged at the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office. Finn’s charges include a Class C felony, two Class D felonies and a Class A misdemeanor. —- CANEYVILLE, Ky. – The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect in an assault investigation. GCSO says…

Tractor-trailer catches fire following collision, closes Bluegrass Parkway for several hours

Photo source Kentucky State PoliceELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. – A collision in Hardin County closed the Bluegrass Parkway for several hours. According to a release, the Kentucky State Police responded to a two-vehicle collision Monday evening on the Bluegrass Parkway near the 7-mile marker. KSP’s preliminary investigation indicated that two tractor-trailers were traveling eastbound. The first tractor-trailer, driven by 41-year-old Manual Ostos…

Hilltoppers split season-opening series with BYU

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Baseball closed out its four-game opening weekend series hosting BYU with a 12-8 loss on Monday afternoon at Nick Denes Field. With the loss, the Hilltoppers post a 2-2 series split with the Cougars. HOW IT HAPPENED Left-hander Rodney Whaley got the start on the mound and pitched a no-hit inning in the first BYU…

Fire units respond to Smiths Grove barn fire

SMITHS GROVE, Ky. – Fire units are responding to a barn fire in Smiths Grove Monday evening, according to Warren County Fire Department System Chief Bill Rector. The report came in just before 6 pm. The barn is active on Beckham Road. According to scanner traffic, the barn is fully engulfed. WNKY News 40 is heading to the scene and…