Author: WNKY Staff

Three Med Center Health rural hospitals recognized nationally for safe, quality care

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Three rural hospitals have received national recognition for safe and quality healthcare. The Medical Center at Caverna, The Medical Center at Franklin, and The Medical Center at Scottsville have been given the distinction of The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Acute Heart Attack Ready Accreditation. The hospitals were reviewed onsite and remotely and received…

Health officials announce measles case in Fayette County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Health officials have announced a fifth measles case from a recent outbreak in Kentucky. According to a release Monday by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, a measles outbreak that began in Woodford County has spread to Fayette County. Health officials say they are working to identify who may have been exposed. Currently, the release…

Clinton County man arrested in cold case sexual abuse investigation

ALBANY, Ky. – One man is charged in a cold case sexual abuse investigation in Clinton County. According to the Kentucky State Police, the investigation began in 1999 when a KSP trooper received a report that James Shelton, currently 61 years old of Albany, was sexually abusing his juvenile daughter. Authorities say due to a lack of evidence, the investigation…

Kentucky State Police takes to the skies in National Cruiser Contest

FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police announced Kentuckians can help KSP win a competition that showcases law enforcement agencies across the country. According to a release by the governor’s office, KSP has entered the 2025 Best Looking Cruiser Contest, held annually by the American Association of State Troopers. The contest asks the public to…

$50,000 winning Powerball ticket sold in London

Source: Kentucky Lottery. LONDON, Ky. – The Powerball® drawing held Saturday night produced a $50,000 winning Powerball® ticket in Kentucky. The winning ticket was purchased at Shell London, 201 W. Daniel Boone Parkway in London, Kentucky. Saturday night’s winning Powerball numbers were four, 35, 43, 52 and 62 with Powerball 12. The winning ticket matched four white ball winning numbers…

State police conducting murder investigation in Bullitt County

SHEPHERDSVILLE, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is investigating an alleged murder in Bullitt County. KSP Post 4 says it received a call from the Pioneer Village Police Department on Sunday morning. PVPD requested KSP to investigate a fatal shooting that happened inside a residence on the 3000 block of Pioneer Trail. KSP’s preliminary investigation shows Aaron Welker, 33, of Shepherdsville,…

Chaney’s Dairy Barn takes gold for Kentucky-made milk and ice cream

Photo source: Chaney’s Dairy Barn. BOWLING GREEN, KY. – Chaney’s Dairy Barn, a fifth-generation Kentucky dairy farm, continues to make a name for itself on the national stage. At the prestigious Los Angeles International Dairy Competition, the farm has been awarded multiple Gold Medals over the last three years—including perfect scores, a Best in Class honor, and recognition from the…

Alice Kummer, co-founder of Kentucky Kids on the Block, Inc., leaves behind legacy

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky Kids on the Block, Inc. is mourning the loss of the nonprofit’s co-founder, Alice Kummer. Ashley Reynolds issued the following statement regarding Kummer’s death: “As co-founder of our Kentucky Kids on the Block, Inc., she selflessly served as an unpaid director for 17 years. Her unwavering dedication to the puppets was unmatched. No one can…

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 Traffic Impact Report for June 29 through July 4

The District 3 area serves Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson, Todd, and Warren Counties

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (June 29, 2025) – The expected traffic impacts in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 area for June 29 through July 4 are listed below. All work is subject to change. Interstate 165 **** NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN*** – A project to completely restore and preserve the I-165 bridges over the Green River (mile point 32.6) in Butler…

Scottsville woman arrested following vehicle pursuit in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Scottsville woman is behind bars after a vehicle pursuit in Barren County. According to a uniform citation, the Glasgow Police Department observed a vehicle traveling on West Main Street Saturday with one taillight. Police say after activating emergency lights, the vehicle continued traveling before turning onto Veterans Outer Loop. Authorities say the vehicle continued, reaching speeds…