Author: WNKY Staff

Four Things You Need to Know: January 05, 2026

Children can move, play, read, and learn today at the Lisa Rice Branch of the Warren County Public Library beginning this morning at 11 am. Your child will grow social, emotional, and motor skills will attending this fun-filled weekly program designed for a wide range of ages. No registration is required. Homeschool hangouts are taking place today at noon at…

Glasgow woman allegedly crashes vehicle into police cruiser while intoxicated

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Barren County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a collision involving a Glasgow Police Department cruiser. BCSO Detective Adam Bow says the office responded to the intersection of Simmons Street and Frazier Avenue just after 8 am on Sunday. According to a release, BCSO’s investigation states that a vehicle driven by Brittany Runyon, 35, of Glasgow, failed to…

Non-toxic spill not an immediate threat, says Adair County Emergency Management

COLUMBIA, Ky. – Adair County Emergency Management says an incident occurred on Thursday that led to the discovery of a non-toxic spill. According to a release, ACEM was notified of the incident at a waterway near the intersection of Campbellsville Street and Fairgrounds Street in the city limits of Columbia. The release states that a non-toxic spill occurred after a…

Dawson Springs junior dies in hunting accident

Source: Dawson Springs Independent School DistrictDAWSON SPRINGS, Ky. – The Dawson Springs Independent School System is mourning the loss of a student. Superintendent Lenny Whalen issued a letter to the community stating that Aden McKinney, a junior at Dawson Springs High School, was killed in a hunting accident on Saturday morning. Whalen offered his condolences to McKinney’s family, friends, and…

KSP investigating fatal fire in Rockcastle County

BRODHEAD, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal fire in Rockcastle County. KSP Post 11 Public Affairs Officer Trooper Scottie Pennington says the Mount Vernon Police Department requested assistance in a fatal fire investigation on John Road on Saturday. Pennington says one person was found dead inside the home. Details of the investigation are limited.

Moore, Tops earn first win of new year 102-91 over Sam Houston

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Hilltopper Basketball defeated Sam Houston 102-91 in its Conference USA home opener on Friday evening inside E.A. Diddle Arena. The Hilltoppers (8-5, 1-1 CUSA) overcame an early double-digit deficit and a seven-point halftime hole with an explosive offensive effort in a 102-91 win over the Bearkats (8-5, 0-2 CUSA). WKU erupted for 60 second-half points,…

Lady Toppers drop CUSA opener at Jax State

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – WKU women’s basketball (4-8, 0-1 CUSA) fell, 75-48, on the road to Jacksonville State (7-6, 1-0 CUSA) to open Conference USA play on Friday night. HOW IT HAPPENED Trinity Rowe, Torri James, Enni Ahervuo, Zsofia Telegdy and Jeniffer Silva were the first five on the court for WKU. It was the first career start for Ahervuo. Jacksonville…

Man arrested after reported pursuit involving stolen vehicle in Hopkinsville

HOPKISNVILLE, Ky. (WKDZ Radio) – One man is behind bars after authorities say he fled law enforcement in a stolen vehicle in Hopkinsville Friday morning. According to WKDZ Radio, Hopkinsville police say they were notified of a stolen vehicle in Oak Grove and located that vehicle in Hopkinsville, where they tried to conduct a traffic stop. The driver was identified…