Author: WNKY Staff

Juvenile injured after crash in Grayson County

By Ken Howlett, News Director at K105

Source: K105. GRAYSON COUNTY, Ky. – A Grayson County juvenile is reportedly injured following a wreck. That’s according to a report by K105, which states a Grayson County deputy, the Leitchfield Fire Department and EMS responded to the wreck in the 2600 block of Lilac Road on Monday around 6:15 p.m. K105 reports upon arrival, first responders learned a vehicle…

Child flown for treatment after gunshot to head in Hopkinsville

Sourece: WKDZ. HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (WKDZ) – A child has been flown to a Nashville hospital after reportedly sustaining a gunshot to the head in Hopkinsville Monday night. According to a report by WKDZ, the incident occurred on East Ninth Street in Hopkinsville. WKDZ reports Hopkinsville police stated they were called at 8:25 p.m. for a “very young child who had…

Judd named Barren County Family YMCA chairman, chief volunteer officer

Photo source Barren County Family YMCAGLASGOW, Ky. – The Barren County Family YMCA announced Brandon Judd as Chairman and Chief Volunteer Officer on Monday. According to a release, Judd’s role will involve collaborating with YMCA leadership and volunteers to support youth programming, childcare expansion, senior services, and community health initiatives. “Brandon brings a strong commitment to service and a clear…

Beshear signs legislation to protect Kentuckians from severe weather

FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear signed Senate Bill 11 into law, creating a residential safe room rebate program and fund to protect eligible Kentuckians from severe weather. According to the governor’s office, the program is aiming to help save lives during natural disasters and will be administered by Kentucky Emergency Management. Homeowners will qualify for a rebate…

Final defendant in reported Bowling Green drug conspiracy sentenced

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One man has been sentenced to nearly two decades in prison in a reported Bowling Green drug conspiracy. According to the United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Kentucky, on March 17, 49-year-old Shantaja S. Hutchins, the final defendant in a six-person methamphetamine conspiracy centered in Bowling Green, was sentenced to serve 18.5 years in federal…

Russellville man charged with rape, sodomy

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A Russellville man is facing multiple charges, including rape. According to a uniform citation, the Russellville Police Department received a sexual assault complaint on March 19. According to police, the victim reported the sexual assault occurred on a previous day. After interviewing the victim, police say they executed a search warrant on a residence. During this time,…

Car crashes through fencing and flees scene, says Edmonson County Sheriff

Photo source Edmonson County Sheriff’s OfficeBROWNSVILLE, Ky. – The Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash. According to a social media post, ECSO responded to 2728 Morgantown Road to a report of a vehicle crashing into a fence and leaving the scene at approximately 2 pm on Sunday. During the investigation, deputies located parts of a vehicle at the…

Life’s Better Together hosts annual Luck Casino Night

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Saturday night, Life’s Better Together hosted its seventh annual Luck Casino Night, a rhinestone cowboy affair held at Highland Stables. The evening featured casino-style games, a silent auction, vendors and live music. One hundred percent of the proceeds raised go to support local families with a child or parent who is battling a critical illness.

DSSKY returns to basketball court for annual Hardwood Heroes

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Saturday was a busy day for Bowling Green, with the day starting off at Bowling Green Junior High School. Down Syndrome of Southern Kentucky celebrated World Down Syndrome Day with this year’s Hardwood Heroes. The basketball game featured the WNKY Blue Team and the Texas Roadhouse Yellow Team, with the Buddies taking to the court for…

Man charged with fleeing police in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he led a pursuit through Bowling Green on Saturday. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police observed a pickup truck speeding at 101 miles per hour near the 28-mile marker southbound of Interstate 65. The citation says a trooper motioned for the driver to pull…