Author: WNKY Staff

1 dead following UTV crash in Marshall County

POSSUM TROT, Ky. – A Marshall County man is dead after a crash involving a UTV on Saturday. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers received a call Saturday just after 11 a.m. from Marshall County dispatch requesting assistance investigating a two-vehicle collision in the 9100 block of U.S. 62. After an initial investigation, troopers say they learned a Polaris…

2 arrested after hit-and-run collision in Simpson County

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Two people are facing charges after a reported hit-and-run collision in Simpson County. According to a uniform citation, the Franklin Police Department responded to an injury accident on July 20 around 10:11 p.m. off of Nashville Road in Franklin. Police say dispatch stated it was a hit-and-run collision. Authorities say they observed the vehicle that fit the…

Juvenile dies after crash in Madison County

RICHMOND, Ky. – A juvenile has died following a crash in Madison County. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers were contact before 5:30 p.m. on Sunday regarding a multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 75 near the 83-mile marker northbound in Madison County. According to troopers, an initial investigation found traffic on I-75 was congested at the time of the crash….

Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte to return in August

(CNN) – It may still be the middle of summer, but Starbucks says it’s almost that time. Pumpkin Spice Latte’s are just around the corner. Starbucks has just revealed the date its Pumpkin Spice Latte will make its big return. The seasonal drink will be back on the menu on Aug. 26. Pumpkin spice is a marker of fall at…

Power Stick deodorant recalled for ‘quality and safety standards’

(CNN) – More than 67,000 cases of Power Stick deodorants are being pulled off of the shelves across the country. A Food and Drug Administration report says the manufacturer, A.P. Deauville, made the voluntary recall on July 10. The company says the product did not meet quality and safety standards but did not name the specific issue. According to the…

Kentucky State Police conducts death investigation in Pulaski County

SOMERSET, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says it is conducting a death investigation in Pulaski County. According to KSP, on July 20 around 10:48 a.m., troopers were contacted by the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office requesting assistance to investigate an in-custody death. Authorities say a preliminary investigation revealed that on July 18, the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S….

Edmonson County Schools superintendent releases statement after student death

EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – Edmonson County Schools superintendent Brian Alexander has issued the following statement following the death of Eli Meredith, an Edmonson County student: “Dear Edmonson County Schools community,” “There are moments in life where no words are adequate. We are in the midst of one of those times. “On July 15, 2025, Edmonson County High School Eli W….

Titans QB Will Levis to undergo season-ending surgery

NASHVILLE – QB Will Levis will undergo shoulder surgery on Tues., July 29, that will sideline him for the entirety of the 2025 campaign, the team announced Monday. STATEMENT FROM THE TENNESSEE TITANS: “After consulting with doctors and his representatives, Will Levis has decided to undergo shoulder surgery that will sideline him for the entire 2025 season. We support his…

Two winning Powerball tickets sold in Kentucky at Kroger

Source: Kentucky Lottery. The Kentucky Lottery says two winning tickets have been purchased at Kroger stores in Kentucky. According to a release by the Kentucky Lottery, a Powerball drawing on Saturday night produced two winning Powerball tickets. These included the following: $150,000: Kroger, 200 Skywatch Dr., Danville, Ky. 40422. $50,000: Kroger, 4101 Tates Creek Rd., Lexington, Ky. 40517 Saturday night’s…

Boil water advisory lifted in Franklin

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A boil water advisory has been lifted for customers of city water in Franklin. This follows city officials warning residents of low water pressure after a water main near Simpson County Elementary was hit by a contractor, leading to a shut down of the water plant to allow for repairs. On Wednesday, the city confirmed the advisory…