Author: WNKY Staff

Farmers, ranch hands may be eligible for FEMA assistance

BUTLER COUNTY, Ky. – Farmers and ranch hands whose tools were damaged by the February and April severe storms may be eligible for disaster assistance. According to a release by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, help is available to replace disaster-damaged essential tools, supplies, equipment and other items needed for employment or self-employment. Officials say this applies to…

Shamrock Sprint benefitting Kentucky Kids on the Block rescheduled to June 14

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Next month, local kids can support a great cause while getting their steps in. On June 14, the annual Shamrock Spring will take place in downtown Franklin, benefitting Kentucky Kids on the Block programs in Simpson County. The event was previously rescheduled due to inclement weather. Kids on the Block, a nonprofit organization, aims to educate children…

Auburn woman charged with DUI and fleeing police

AUBURN, Ky. – An Auburn woman is facing multiple charges following a pursuit in Logan County. According to a uniform citation, the Logan County Sheriff’s Office was traveling eastbound at 12:39 a.m. Saturday on Highway 68/80 when the Russellville Police Department notified dispatch that they were behind a vehicle that was not stopping despite the officer having emergency lights activated….

National Corvette Museum to offer free admission programs for active-duty military and veterans

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The National Corvette Museum is extending free admission for active-duty military and veterans and their families throughout November. According to the museum, it will participate in the 2025 Blue Star Museums program, allowing active-duty military personnel, including those in the National Guard and Reserve, to give up to five family members free museum admission. This will …

Man hospitalized after being ejected from motorcycle

GLASGOW, Ky. – A man is hospitalized after being ejected from a motorcycle. Glasgow Police Department Public Information Officer Major Terry Flatt says the department responded to a motorcycle accident on Sunday on N L Roger Wells Boulevard. Flatt says an investigation shows Justin Woods was operating a motorcycle southbound when he ran off the right shoulder and traveled down…

UPDATE: Missing Franklin teen located safe

UPDATE (5/12): FRANKLIN, Ky. – Franklin police say Kiley Loy has been located. FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Franklin Police Department is asking for assistance to find a missing teen. Officials say 14-year-old Kiley Loy was last seen along Autumn Oaks Drive near 1:30 a.m. Sunday. Loy is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall and 218 pounds with brown, black…

WKU SB: WKU’s Season Comes to a Close with Loss to LA Tech

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – In a game that came down to the final out, WKU Softball concluded its season with a 6-4 loss to Louisiana Tech in the Conference USA Championship. The Hilltoppers end the season with their fifth-straight 30-win season, going 30-21-1 overall and posting a 14-10-1 record in CUSA play. HOW IT HAPPENED   WKU 4, LA Tech 6…

Kentucky voter registration numbers fall flat in month of April

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Secretary of State Michael Adams has announced Kentucky voter registration numbers were flat in the month of April. According to Adams, in the month of April, there was only an increase of just under 600 voters. Adams’ office stated Kentuckians are enjoying a respite from elections, however, he urges everyone to register to vote or check your…

Man arrested after collision into Allen County-Scottsville school bus

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – One man has been arrested after a collision into an Allen County-Scottsville school bus. According to the Scottsville Police Department, officers responded shortly after 3 p.m. Friday for a non-injury collision near the intersection of Brownsford Road and Maysville Road. Officers say 42-year-old Aaron Napier of Scottsville was driving a Ford F-150 east bound when he crashed…

Kentucky State Police to participate in Click It or Ticket effort

FRANKFORT, Ky. – With summer break quickly approaching and many Kentuckians expected to travel ahead of Memorial Day, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and the Office of Highway Safety are urging locals to drive safely. Starting May 12 and running until June 1, the annual “Click It or Ticket” effort will take place. This annual effort encourages all drivers to buckle…