Author: WNKY Staff

State police investigating fatal Monroe County crash

TOMPKINSVILLE, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal crash in Monroe County. KSP says it responded to a two-vehicle injury collision on County House Road on Tuesday evening. According to KSP’s initial investigation, Ty Graves, 19, of Tompkinsville, was traveling west on County House Road on a motorcycle. Graves attempted to overtake another vehicle traveling west in a…

City of Edmonton proclaims National Public Safety Telecommunications Week

EDMONTON, Ky. – Monday, the City of Edmonton proclaimed April 13 to April 19 as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week for the city. City officials say this is to honor those whose diligence and professionalism keep the city, responders and citizens safe. They say public safety telecommunicators are the single vital link for police and firefighters by monitoring their activities…

Community Action of Southern Kentucky offering farmer’s market program

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – If you’re a senior or a caretaker of senior citizens, there’s a senior farmer’s market nutrition program that you’ll want to learn about. The program is through Community Action of Southern Kentucky and allows for those 60 years or older to use a card to purchase fruits, vegetables and honey at local farmers’ markets. The day…

Metcalfe County garbage collection days to take place starting April 14

EDMONTON, Ky. – Metcalfe County citizens will want to listen up. There’s an upcoming garbage collection day that you’ll want to know about. From April 14 to April 19, there will be community dumpsters located at Metcalfe County barn, Summer Shade Fire Department and the parking lot of ESB at Center. Drop off times are open Monday through Friday from…

National Corvette Museum nominated for USA Today Award

Source: National Corvette Museum. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The National Corvette Museum has been nominated for Best Attraction for Car Lovers, as part of USA TODAY 10BEST’s Readers’ Choice Awards. Over the next four weeks, USA TODAY 10BEST readers will be voting on their favorites, once per day, until ballots close. Over the last six years, the Museum has ranked…

Allen County-Scottsville HS teacher charged with distribution of obscene matter

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – An Allen County high school teacher is facing charges after students allegedly saw obscene matter on her personal phone or laptop at school. According to a uniform citation, the Allen County Sheriff’s Office conducted an investigation on Tuesday at Allen County-Scottsville High School involving 25-year-old Kerston Raines of Franklin. Deputies say they were informed Raines had shown…

WANTED WEDNESDAY: Wanted woman may be in Logan County

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – For this week’s Wanted Wednesday, the Kentucky State Police is searching for a woman who may be in Logan County. According to authorities, 48-year-old Faith Joy Sterling, also known as Faith Sterling, is wanted on a charge of theft by failure to make required disposition of property over $1,000. Sterling is described as 5 feet 3…

Tops fall at #23 Vanderbilt in extra innings

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – WKU Baseball dropped a midweek contest 5-4 in the tenth inning against #23 Vanderbilt on Tuesday night at Hawkins Field. HOW IT HAPPENED • WKU got on the board in the first with an RBI double from Ethan Lizama that scored Carlos Vasquez. • Vanderbilt scored three in the second inning to take a 3-1 lead. •…

SOKY Robot Royale prepares Warren County students for the future

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The SOKY Robot Royale had record participation this year. Students from Warren County Public Schools built their own robots from kits and coded their own creations to compete in Tuesday’s competitions, which took place at Downing Student Union on Western Kentucky University’s campus. Participants ranged from elementary to high school grades. The event also allowed students…

Juvenile arrested after stabbing in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – A juvenile is facing charges after a reported stabbing in Glasgow. The Glasgow Police Department says it responded Monday to the Lauderdale Drive Apartments about a male subject who had been stabbed multiple times. Upon arrival, officers say they found the victim lying on the sidewalk with multiple lacerations on the chest, abdomen, and face areas. Police…