ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. – One man is charged with attempted unlawful transaction with a minor in Allen County. According to the Allen County-Scottsville Crime Task Force, 77-year-old Dwight Byrn of Scottsville was arrested on the charge. Authorities say they believe based on observations by detectives, Byrn may have solicited multiple individuals for sexual activity. If you have had similar contact…
Photo source: Kentucky State Police, featuring KSP Sgt. Jerry Combs and Dolly Parton. FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff for a period of one week beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday evening in honor and remembrance of legendary entertainer Dolly Parton, who died on Tuesday at the age…
OLMSTEAD, Ky. – The Logan County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a motor vehicle collision Tuesday afternoon in Olmstead. Sheriff Stephen Stratton tells WNKY News 40 that the crash happened on U.S. Route 79 South/Clarksville Road at the intersection of Locke-Ferguson Road. The accident involves injuries. Stratton says the road is closed in both directions. This is a developing story. WNKY…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. – One person is dead following a crash in Laurel County on Friday. According to Sheriff John Root with the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, a two-vehicle fatal crash occurred on North Laurel Road just before 11:30 p.m. Friday. Authorities say a Mercedes was traveling soutbound on U.S. 25 when it allegedly crossed the center line and struck…
(WNKY) – Dolly Parton has died at age 80, according to representatives of her family. On social media Tuesday, Aug. 25, Bryan Seaver, a representative of the Parton and Owens family, confirmed her death Tuesday afternoon. “It is an honor, an honor that is mixed with absolute pride and great sadness. But sadness lies with us, not with Dolly,” Seaver…
Photo source: WKU AthleticsBOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Graduate Midfielder April McDonald was named Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week by the league on Tuesday. The Hilltoppers improve to 2-0-2 on the season. McDonald helped lead the Hilltoppers to a 1-0-1 record during the second week of the season, accounting for two of WKU’s three goals across the two matches….
Photo source: WKU AthleticsBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football offensive lineman Nonso Omezi was named to the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List, the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce and SPORTyler announced Tuesday. The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award honors the legacy of Texas legend Earl Campbell and his home community of Tyler, Texas. The award recognizes the top…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Titans will pay homage to Music City on Nov. 15. On Tuesday, the Titans unveiled a “Music City” Rivalries uniform to be worn Sunday, Nov. 15, during the team’s Week 10 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Nissan Stadium, according to a release. The team says the uniforms will feature the iconic Two-Tone Blue color…
Wolfe County Search and Rescue Team.WOLFE COUNTY, Ky. – A hiker was rescued following a 10-foot fall at Red River Gorge, rescuers say. According to the Wolfe County Search and Rescue Team, on Monday afternoon, the agency was requested to assist Powell County Search and Rescue for a mutual aid mission in Red River Gorge. First responders say a female…
Source: London-Laurel Rescue Squad. LONDON, Ky. – Two lost hikers are safe thanks a rescue effort Sunday night in Laurel County. According to the London-Laurel Rescue Squad, units were notified around 11 p.m. regarding two lost hikers in the area of Marsh Branch on Laurel Lake. First responders say Laurel Dispatch provided responders with coordinates, which led to a fire…
