Author: WNKY Staff

Kentucky’s ‘Best Maintained’ Rest Area awarded to Hart County I-65 northbound

May 13, 2026

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Source: Canva. FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky’s 2025 Best Maintained Rest Area award has been awarded to the state’s facility on northbound Interstate 65 in Hart County. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the location between Horse Cave and Munfordville stood out by “consistently providing premier attention to cleanliness and grounds maintenance, no matter the season or time of day.” “Well-rested…

Logan County bridge affected by 2025 flooding to close for repair

May 13, 2026

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LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – A Logan County bridge is set to receive repair next week. Judge-Executive Phil Baker says the bridge on Kirby Road that crosses the Red River will close in both directions for roadway improvements following damage caused by flooding in April 2025. The bridge is expected to be closed for one week. Information on the project is…

Milby named Russellville Schools athletic director

May 13, 2026

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RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Russellville High School announced new sports leadership Wednesday. According to a release, Trent Milby has been named Athletic Director for Russellville High School and Middle School, effective for the 2026-2027 academic year. Milby joins Russellville following his tenure as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Berea College, where he collected 500 career wins. He also served as Assistant…

Multiple cats and kittens rescued from trailer in Lawrence County

May 13, 2026

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Source: Lawrence County KY Animal Control. LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ky. – Multiple cats and kittens are now rescued from a trailer that was reportedly locked in Lawrence County. According to a social media post by Lawrence County Animal Control, on Monday, rescuers responded where the animals were found locked inside of the trailer without access to food or water. Animal control…

2 facing charges after Simpson County inmate allegedly picks up drugs

May 13, 2026

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FRANKLIN, Ky. – Two people are facing charges in a Simpson County drug investigation. According to a social media post by the South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force, on Tuesday, agents performed surveillance on 53-year-old Timothy Spivey’s residence on Macedonia Road in Franklin. Authorities say they observed Spivey drop an item in the grass near the roadway as a Simpson…

Hopkins County man charged with child sexual exploitation offenses

May 13, 2026

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MADISONVILLE, Ky. – A Hopkins County man is facing child exploitation charges following an internet investigation. According to a uniform citation, the Madisonville Police Department arrested 26-year-old Noe Gonzales, of Madisonville, after receiving a cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCEMC). Gonzales allegedly uploaded thousands of images depicting child sexual abuse material to the internet via…

5 charged after search warrants conducted in Oak Grove

May 12, 2026

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OAK GROVE, Ky. (WKDZ) – Five people are behind bars after a search at two homes in Oak Grove on Friday morning. That’s according to a report by WKDZ, which states the searches stemmed from an investigation. WKDZ further reports the Christian County Sheriff’s Office stated it conducted the search warrants at 255 and 213 Mandarin Drive and found “scales,…

Alvaton Fire Department reports box truck rollover, structure fire responses

May 12, 2026

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Photo source: Alvaton Fire DepartmentALVATON, Ky. – The Alvaton Fire Department is reporting two responses this week. According to a social media post, AFD responded to a box truck rollover on Cemetery Road on Monday. Units assisted with spill management and traffic control. On Tuesday, AFD units responded to a structure fire on Valleywood Way at approximately noon. Units located…

Viral rap artist Afroman coming to SKYPAC on July 31

May 12, 2026

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Source: SKYPAC. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Tuesday, the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center announced Grammy-nominated rapper Afroman is bringing his mix of humor, hip-hop and fan favorites to SKYPAC on Friday, July 31. According to SKYPAC, Afroman is known worldwide for songs like “Because I Got High” and “Crazy Rap.” Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, May…

Gov. Beshear announces over $1.3 million in state grants supporting cleaner communities

May 12, 2026

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Image: Envato ElementsFRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear announced over $1.3 million in state grant funding for waste reduction projects in 30 counties Tuesday. Beshear says 36 projects will be funded across the state, focusing on recycling waste tires to improve the durability of products for playgrounds and public parks, according to a release. The projects will produce benches, picnic…