Author: WNKY Staff

Statewide operation uncovers illegal catfish harvest totaling more than 300,000 pounds

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A long-term investigation uncovered an illegal catfish harvest in Kentucky. According to a release, the Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Department conducted a 10-month investigation and identified 25 suspects involved in the illegal commercial harvest and sale of catfish from public waters, as well as the unlawful operation of pay lakes across Kentucky. KYFW says “Operation River Raid’…

2 charged in murder investigation involving vehicle fire in Bowling Green

Pictured L to R: Shelly Boyd, 44, of Bowling Green, and Salko Husejnovic, 31, of Bowling GreenBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a murder. According to a release, WCSO responded to the 3300 block of Threlkel Ferry Road early Monday morning to a possible injury collision involving a vehicle on fire. WCSO says that when…

Two arrested after reported stolen vehicle pursuit in Hopkinsville

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (WKDZ) – Two people are facing charges after a reported pursuit involving a stolen vehicle in Christian County on Monday. According to a report by WKDZ Radio, Hopkinsville police say they tried to stop a vehicle on West Ninth Street that had been reported stolen. However, WKDZ reports the driver, identified as 21-year-old Corey Johnson of Hopkinsville, fled…

UPDATE: Barren County authorities locate missing teen

Source: Barren County Sheriff’s Office. UPDATE (Jan. 19, 2026 – 8:50 pm) Barren County Sheriff’s Office Detective Adam Bow says Miller has been located and is safe. — BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Barren County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help to find a missing teen. According to authorities, as of Monday, Jan. 19, deputies are looking for Azariah Miller….

Harlan County man sentenced to 60 years for child sexual abuse material production

LONDON, Ky. – A Harlan County man is facing 60 years in prison in connection with production of child sexual abuse material. According to a release by the United States Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Kentucky, 42-year-old Brandon Farley was sentenced following his previous conviction of two counts of production of child pornography. The release further states Farley “sexually abused…

Suspect shot during alleged home invasion in Hopkins County

By Ken Howlett, K105

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (K105) – One man accused in an alleged home invasion was shot by a homeowner in Hopkins County. That’s according to a report by K105. According to K105, the incident took place around 5 p.m. Friday at a home along the 600 block of Fowler Road in north Madisonville. Upon arrival, deputies learned the homeowner had shot an…

Ramsey Theatre Company earns regional recognition with BroadwayWorld Award wins

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center is celebrating after its resident theatre company, Ramsey Theatre Company, earned several honors in the 2025 BroadwayWorld Awards. According to a release by The SKYPAC, the awards honor regional productions, touring shows and more, which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. Ramsey Theatre Company…

Man pleads guilty to charges connected to fatal Lovers Lane crash

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Tennessee man has pleaded guilty to multiple charges following a deadly Lovers Lane crash that claimed the life of a Bowling Green woman, according to court records. Court records say on Friday, 32-year-old Ryan Bagwell of White House, Tennessee entered a guilty plea to charges of vehicular homicide when under the influence of a substance,…

1 dead in fatal Boyle County crash

DANVILLE, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal crash in Boyle County. According to a release, KSP Post 7 responded to a two-vehicle collision on Shakertown Road (KY-33) Saturday morning. KSP’s preliminary investigation shows that a vehicle driven by Hector Sanchez, 55, of Burgin, was traveling south on Shakertown Road when two of the wheels exited the…

WKU MBB: WKU Falls to Kennesaw State on Saturday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Hilltopper Basketball lost to Kennesaw State 81-65 on Saturday inside E.A. Diddle Arena. The Hilltoppers fall to 11-7 overall and 4-3 in Conference USA play. HOW IT HAPPENED Kennesaw State held a slim 9-7 lead at the first media timeout. Ryan Myers opened the scoring for WKU with a floater and then added two free throws before…