Author: WNKY Staff

Beshear confirms 4 deaths due to flooding

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear has confirmed four Kentuckians have died as a result of recent flooding. According to the governor on Monday, the additional deaths include that of a 27-year-old McCracken County man and a 65-year-old Trigg County man. “Please join Britainy and me as we pray their families,” Beshear said. This follows historic flooding in areas of…

WKU TEN: Lady Toppers close regular season with matches against Middle Tennessee, Campbellsville and Alabama A&M

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University Women’s Tennis will close the regular season with three matches this week. The Lady Toppers will travel to Middle Tennessee on Tuesday, before returning home to play Campbellsville on Wednesday and Alabama A&M on Thursday at the Warren County Tennis Facility at Michael O. Buchanon Park. The Lady Toppers will celebrate Senior Day…

Titans announce Taylor Zarzour as lead broadcaster

Photo credit: Titans Photo. NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Titans announced Monday that they have named Taylor Zarzour as their lead broadcaster. According to a release by the Tennessee Titans, Zarzour will serve as the team’s play-by-play announcer on Titans Radio. “We are so excited to welcome Taylor back to Nashville, and to add him to our team as Titans…

Beaver Dam police arrest man on child sexual abuse charge

BEAVER DAM, Ky. – A man is charged with sex crimes in Ohio County. The Beaver Dam Police Department says it executed an arrest warrant at 15 Old Main Street in Hartford on Monday. Police arrested Vicente DeJesus Millan on a charge of sexual abuse 1st degree, a victim under 12 years of age. Millan is lodged at the Ohio…

UPDATE: Body of McCracken County man found in floodwaters

KEVIL, Ky. – The body of a missing McCracken County man has been recovered after he was swept away during flooding. According to the Kentucky State Police, the body of 27-year-old Lee Chandler of LaCenter was located in the floodwaters Monday, April 7. KSP says he was last seen around 3:45 p.m. on April 6 in Kevil when he was…

Red Cross opens temporary shelter at Michael Buchanon Park

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Red Cross has opened a temporary shelter for those impacted by flooding at Michael Buchanon Park. This follows flooding throughout multiple counties over the weekend that has impacted several homes and roads. City officials say pets are allowed if they are on a leash or crated. To see a list of established shelters in Warren…

TVA announces proposed energy project locations in Logan and Todd counties

ELKTON, Ky. – The Tennessee Valley Authority has announced preferred locations for a new switching station and transmission line in Logan and Todd counties. According to the TVA, the selected locations are expected to have the least impact on the area. This is based on public input from an in-person open house and virtual open house, along with additional consideration…

Man charged after setting fire inside of Bowling Green Towers

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One man has been arrested after allegedly causing a fire inside of Bowling Green Towers. According to the Bowling Green Police Department, officers responded just after midnight Sunday to Bowling Green Towers to assist the Bowling Green Fire Department. Police say upon arrival, they made contact with the fire department on the 15th floor, where 38-year-old…

Georgia man arrested after wrecking into Franklin home

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A Georgia man is facing multiple charges in Simpson County after crashing into a house. According to the Franklin Police Department, officers responded at 1:42 a.m. Sunday for a potential injury collision in the 800 block of West Madison Street. Police say dispatch stated they received an iPhone crash notification near this address. According to authorities, the…