Author: WNKY Staff

Louisville Metro Police issue ‘Operation Return Home’ for 13-year-old girl

Source: Louisville Metro Police Department. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Louisville Metro Police Department says it is currently working a missing person case involving a 13-year-old girl. LMPD says its Missing Persons Unit has issued “Operation Return Home” for 13-year-old Amourette “Amy” Lopp. Police say Lopp was last seen Sunday night in the area of Blue Creek Drive and Blue Lick…

Man arrested on child sexual abuse material offenses in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One man is facing over 20 counts of child sexual abuse material offenses in Bowling Green. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department began investigating an online crime complaint involving nearly 96 files showing images of child sexual abuse material. Police say the images appeared to depict victims under the age of 12….

Warren County Fire responds to structure fire in Plano

PLANO, Ky. – The Warren County Fire Department System is responding to a structure fire. Fire units were dispatched to a possible structure fire at 1847 Dye Ford Road in Plano at approximately noon on Thursday. A WNKY News 40 reporter at the scene says a large amount of smoke is emitting from the roof and a fire was active…

Warren County Sheriff’s Office conducting investigation after human remains found

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – An investigation is underway at a Warren County property after authorities say human remains were located Thursday. Warren County Sheriff Brett Hightower confirms the investigation is active at a property located in the 7300 block of Richardsville Road. Hightower says human remains have been located on a property in the area. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office’s…

Glasgow man cited following alleged vehicle thefts in Beaver Dam

BEAVER DAM, Ky. – A Glasgow man is cited after allegedly breaking into three vehicles. According to a release, the Beaver Dam Police Department received surveillance footage from a resident of a home in the 300 block of North Madison Street regarding a possible vehicle theft on Jan. 1 at 1 a.m. The video shows a man with a ski…

McConnell comments on war powers, next steps in Venezuela

Sen. Mitch MWASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) submitted the following remarks for the record Thursday ahead of the Senate’s roll call vote on the motion to discharge from Foreign Relations Committee, S.J.Res.98, Kaine War Powers Resolution (Venezuela): “I’d like to make just a few brief observations ahead of the vote on Senator Kaine’s War Powers resolution. The War…

Arizona man charged with terroristic threatening in Franklin

FRANKLIN, Ky. – An Arizona man is accused of threatening to shoot employees at a Franklin business. According to a uniform citation, the Franklin Police Department responded Sunday to The Mint Gaming Hall Kentucky Downs in Franklin regarding a male threatening to shoot staff. Police say 41-year-old Steven Swagner of Glendale, Arizona was detained due to his “aggressive state.” Authorities…

CASA of the Heartland announces expansion into Hart County

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. – As of Jan. 1, CASA of the Heartland is now offering services in Hart County. According to a release by CASA, the organization previously served Hardin, LaRue, Grayson, Meade and Breckinridge counties, including the Fort Knox community. The organization states it will now extend its advocacy to children and families in the Hart County Family Court system….

UPDATE: Missing Whitley County woman found safe

Source: Trooper Scottie Pennington/Kentucky State Police. UPDATE 1/8: CORBIN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police confirmed Thursday that Linda Bryant has been located safe. Original Story  CORBIN, Ky. — The Kentucky State Police has issued a golden alert following the disappearance of a Whitley County woman. Troopers say they are searching for 72-year-old Linda H. Bryant of Corbin, who was…

Traffic stop leads to arrest of Scottsville man on drug charges

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville man is facing drug charges following a traffic stop. According to a release, the Scottsville Police Department located a vehicle making “suspicious driving maneuvers” on Monday evening. Officers say Cory M. Carter, 20, of Scottsville, is the driver. The release states that officers requested an EMS evaluation at the scene. Carter was transported for further…