Author: WNKY Staff

ARK’s Dawgy Dash 5k in Hart County

HART COUNTY, Ky. – ARK for Hart is hosting its 10th annual Dawgy Dash 5K on April 11 at 8 a.m. The 5K will take place at Munfordville Elementary School and is open to anyone who registers. Proceeds from the race will help support ARK’s mission to improve animal welfare within the community, including adoptions, educational outreach and solutions for…

Kentucky mayor indicted in excessive campaign contributions investigation

Photo source: www.londonky.govFRANKFORT, Ky. – A Kentucky mayor is facing charges following an investigation into excessive campaign contributions. According to a release from the Attorney General’s Office, City of London Mayor Randall Weddle was indicted on four counts of excessive campaign contributions by a Laurel County Grand Jury on Tuesday. Attorney General Russell Coleman says Weddle is charged with two…

Brandonburg man, woman arrested on drug charges in Columbia

COLUMBIA, Ky. – A Brandonburg man and woman are charged with drug possession following a traffic stop. According to a release, officers from the Columbia Police Department responded to a reckless driver complaint on Jamestown Street on Tuesday. Officers conducted a traffic stop in a restaurant parking lot. During the investigation, officers deployed K9 Cally. Officers say Cally provided a…

2 charged after reported hit-and-run involving pedestrian in Todd County

ELKTON, Ky. – Two men are charged after an alleged hit-and-run involving a pedestrian in Todd County. According to a uniform citation, the Todd County Sheriff’s Department responded Saturday to follow up on a hit-and-run investigation involving a pedestrian. Authorities say a vehicle had hit a pedestrian the night prior and fled the scene. Deputies say the driver, 37-year-old Abraham…

Bowling Green man arrested after alleged online solicitation of minor

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.  – A Bowling Green man is behind bars after alleged online attempts to solicit a minor for images. According to a uniform citation, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office received a report Monday of “odd emails” sent to a juvenile. Authorities say 18-year-old Nicholas Turney of Bowling Green contacted a 13-year-old female and “started asking if she wanted…

Owensboro Fire Department vehicle catches fire on Natcher Parkway

Source: Owensboro Fire Department. OWENSBORO, Ky. – An Owensboro Fire Department vehicle was involved in a fire on Friday. According to a social media post by the agency, its department pickup truck caught fire on the Natcher Parkway near the Daviess-Ohio County line Friday morning. The social media post further says no other vehicles were involved, and no injuries were…

Bardstown High School teacher arrested after alleged sexual contact with student

By Ken Howlett, News Director of K105

BARDSTOWN, Ky. (K105) – A Bardstown High School teacher is behind bars after alleged sexual contact involving a student. According to a report by K105, the Bardstown Police Department arrested 31-year-old Mary “Hanna” Mattingly and charged her with first-degree sexual abuse and procuring or promoting use of a minor by electronic means. Authorities say this follows an investigation that discovered…

Bowling Green police respond to rollover crash

Source: Krista Garrison. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Multiple agencies responded to a reported rollover crash in Bowling Green on Tuesday. According to Bowling Green Police Department public information officer Ronnie Ward, the crash occurred off of Russellville Road. On scene, one vehicle appeared to be overturned. Ward says minor injuries were reported. The Bowling Green Fire Department and Medical Center…

KSP seeking details in 29-year-old missing person case

Source: Kentucky State Police. HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is seeking information in a 29-year-old missing person case. According to troopers, Monday marked 29 years since 29-year-old Charles C. Massey of Madisonville disappeared in Hopkins County. Authorities say the Kentucky State Police is requesting information from the public relevant to this case. Troopers say Massey went missing…

Juvenile injured in reported lawnmower accident in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – A juvenile is injured following a reported lawnmower accident in Glasgow. According to the Glasgow Police Department, officers responded Monday to the entrance of Gorin Park for an injury accident. Authorities say a preliminary investigation revealed a male juvenile operating a riding lawnmower attempted to climb an earth embankment. Police say the mower then flipped back onto…