Author: WNKY Staff

Bowling Green man arrested on DUI charge after mailboxes found destroyed

BOWLING GREEN, Ky, – A Bowling Green man is behind bars after several mailboxes were destroyed in the local area. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded to a collision Sunday at 1:19 a.m. in the 300 block of Springhill Avenue. Upon arrival, police say they observed tire marks through multiple front yards, a destroyed concrete…

TikTok rental fraud scam active in Simpson County, says sheriff

SIMPSON COUNTY, Ky. – The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is investigating ongoing reports of rental fraud. SCSO says fraudulent rental listings are being posted on TikTok using photos of real properties in Franklin and Simpson County. Scammers are advertising homes for rent and instruct users interested in renting to text or call the same phone number. The same number…

Scottsville Police Department seeks information on suspect in burglary investigation

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Scottsville Police Department (SPD) is seeking information on a suspect in an ongoing burglary investigation. According to SPD, an unidentified suspect (pictured above) has unlawfully entered a local business several times this week. SPD says the individual entered the business and was confronted by the owners on July 10. SPD says the suspect carries a large…

Creative Content Producer

WNKY is seeking a Creative Content Producer to write, direct and edit promotional videos. Previous video production experience required. Job purpose The Creative Content Producer is responsible for writing, filming and editing promotional video content for WNKY 40. The position will be responsible for creating unique content assignment to assignment, producing creative video content for WNKY 40 and its community…

Sen. McConnell details hospitalization, says recovery continues

WASHINGTON (WNKY) – U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell is providing new details about the health issues that have kept him away from the Senate for the past several weeks, saying he remains focused on serving Kentucky while continuing rehabilitation. In a statement released by McConnell’s team Sunday, the Kentucky Republican said he was hospitalized after a fall at home last month…

Hart County Emergency Management warns of flash flooding

HART COUNTY, Ky. – Hart County Emergency Management is warning of flash flooding in northern Hart County Sunday. This follows storms across local counties Saturday. Emergency officials are warning drivers to avoid the following roads due to flooding: – 5800 block of Priceville Road – 10788 Raider Hollow Road – Highway 728 at Cave Hill Road – Flat Rock Road…

Man charged with DUI after rollover crash in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One man is facing charges after a rollover crash in Bowling Green. According to Sgt. Brad Hogue with the Bowling Green Police Department, at approximately 8:25 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, officers responded to a single-vehicle rollover collision at the intersection of River Street and Louisville Road. Authorities say the investigation determined a Hyundai Kona, driven…

1 dead, 1 flown for treatment after single-vehicle crash in Harlan County

HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal crash in Harlan County. According to KSP, troopers responded to a single-vehicle collision on U.S. 119 near Metcalf Lane Saturday afternoon. When troopers arrived, they located a father and son inside the vehicle. A preliminary investigation indicates the vehicle exited the road, struck a guardrail, overturned, and came…