Author: WNKY Staff

Warren County fire departments respond to fire on Old Greenville Road

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Fire Department System responded to a structure fire Wednesday evening. WCFDS Fire Chief Bill Rector says Browning Fire Department units were dispatched to a house fire at 638 Old Greenville Road at approximately 9:35 pm. When crews arrived, firefighters found an advanced fire and initiated a fire attack. The home is a total…

Driver allegedly hits, kills sixth-grade basketball coach in Marion County

By Ken Howlett, News Director of K105

Source: Via K105, courtesy of St. Augustine School. LEBANON, Ky. (K105) – A sixth-grade basketball coach is dead after authorities say he was struck by a vehicle in Kentucky on Friday. According to a report by K105, the crash occurred Friday evening on Bradfordsville Road in Marion County. K105 reports a Kentucky State Police investigation found 35-year-old Jacob Buckingham of…

Man allegedly steals police cruiser in Madisonville

MADISONVILLE, Ky. – One man is behind bars after allegedly stealing a police cruiser in Madisonville. According to a uniform citation, the Madisonville Police Department was responding to what was believed to be a burglary in progress near a public library off of East Center Street. The citation states one officer exited his police cruiser and walked around some nearby…

Out of the Darkness Walk to be hosted on WKU campus

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – An Out of the Darkness Walk is being hosted at Western Kentucky University’s campus this weekend. According to organizers, the walk will take place Saturday, April 18 at 11 a.m., starting at The Mahurin Honors College. Out of the Darkness Walks, in association with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, raise funding and create spaces for…

Wife charged with murder in husband’s shooting death in Cumberland County

BURKESVILLE, Ky. – A wife has been charged with murder after her husband’s death in Cumberland County on Tuesday. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers received a call Tuesday night from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office requesting investigative assistance regarding a shooting at a residence on Red Banks Road in Cumberland County. Authorities say they responded to the scene,…

Feeding America encourages support of its Food Rescue program for Earth Day

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. – At least 188,000 neighbors across the Commonwealth’s heartland still face food insecurity, according to Feeding America. Through its Food Rescue program, Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland partners with area retailers and community members to recover safe, nutritious food that would otherwise go to waste. That food then gets passed to those in need. “Far too much good, safe…

Louisville to host 2028 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team Trials

Source: The Office of Governor Andy Beshear. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – On Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear stopped in Louisville to announce the city will host the 2028 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team Trials at the KFC Yum! Center. According to the governor’s office, the 2028 Summer Olympics will be the first Summer Olympics held in the United States in more than 30…

Search continues for missing man in Knott County

Source: Knott County Emergency Management (background photo), Kentucky State Police. KNOTT COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is continuing a search for a missing man in Knott County on Wednesday. According to Trooper Gayheart, public affairs officer with KSP 13, law enforcement will be gathered along with search and rescue personnel around Big Branch Road in Knott County. Crews…