Author: WNKY Staff

WCPL Launches 2025 Summer Reading Program: ‘Get Lost in a Good Story’

Warren County Public LibraryBOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Warren County Public Library is excited to invite readers of all ages to participate in the 2025 Summer Reading Program, themed “Get Lost in a Good Story.” Running from May 19 through Aug. 1, the program offers a fun, educational way to stay engaged with books and community events all summer long. This…

Tompkinsville man captured after vehicle pursuit

TOMPKINSVILLE, Ky. – A Tompkinsville man is facing charges following a vehicle pursuit in Monroe County. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police observed a vehicle around 6:30 p.m. Saturday traveling on Sandlick Road. Authorities say they saw the driver, identified as Timothy Jackson, 40, of Tompkinsville, who was known to have multiple active warrants outside of Monroe…

Graves Gilbert Clinic sustains storm damage, operating as usual

UPDATE (5.19.25) BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Graves Gilbert Clinic sustained “significant” damage after Friday evening’s storms. GGC says the clinic will remain open for business while cleanup and repairs are made. No patient appointments will be affected, and scheduled services will be uninterrupted. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local healthcare facility sustained damage as a result of severe weather. Officials…

Brownsville crash leaves 1 dead

BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – A fatal crash leaves one woman dead in Edmonson County. According to WNKY News 40 partner, the Edmonson Voice, the Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle injury accident on South Main Street at 7:27 pm on Friday. ECSO says Kristopher McCombs, 45, of Segal, was driving south on Main Street when his vehicle, for unknown…

Woodburn Fire Department extracts person from electric vehicle

WOODBURN, Ky. – A person was trapped inside an electric vehicle. According to a social media post, the Woodburn Fire Department responded to a technical rescue on Sunday evening. Woodburn FD says a person was trapped inside an electric vehicle. Units used extraction equipment to open the door, allowing the person to exit the vehicle. No injuries have been reported….

Release: Gov. Beshear Provides Update on Severe Weather

LONDON, Ky. (May 17, 2025) – After surveying storm damage this afternoon, Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on severe weather that hit South Central Kentucky particularly hard with a tornado touching down in Laurel County. “We’ve had more than our fair share of natural disasters in Kentucky in recent years,” said Gov. Beshear. “And while we can’t know why…

Scottsville man assaulted woman, deputies say

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville man was arrested after allegedly assaulting a woman. The Allen County Sheriff’s Office says it responded to a report of a domestic assault at an Adolphus area home on Friday evening. During the investigation, deputies located Jonathan Jernigan, of Scottsville, at a second residence. Deputies say Jernigan assaulted the woman. Jernigan was taken into custody…

Nearly 5,000 lose power in Allen County, says Judge Executive

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Many are without power in Scottsville due to severe weather. Allen County Judge Executive Dennis Harper says almost 5,000 homes are without power due to Friday evening’s storms. Harper says there are several reports of downed trees and city crews are working to clear roads. Harper and law enforcement are asking the public to limit travel to…

Crews restore power for thousands in viewing area

UPDATE (5/19) BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Following severe weather this past weekend, crews have been hard at work restoring power for thousands of customers in the viewing area. According to an update from Farmers RECC, every member of theirs that can be restored has received power. This follows a report that approximately 5,000 Farmers RECC members were without power, and…