Author: WNKY Staff

Grayson County deputies working to identify suspects in reported lumber theft

Source: Grayson County Sheriff’s Office. GRAYSON COUNTY, Ky. – The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office is asking the community to help identify two individuals accused of stealing lumber. The sheriff’s office says around 7:30 a.m. Sunday, two male subjects in a maroon Chevrolet Trailblazer pulling a red horse trailer allegedly broke into a home under new construction. Authorities say the subjects…

Woman dies following fire at Bath County home

BATH COUNTY, Ky. – A Bath County woman is dead following a house fire on Friday morning. The Kentucky State Police says on Friday, Jan. 2, it was contacted by Bath County dispatch around 6:30 a.m. requesting assistance with a fatal structure fire. Authorities say the fire happened on Rooster Run Road. Troopers, along with the Bath County Sheriff’s Department…

Man dead after ATV overturns into creek in Laurel County

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. – One man is dead after authorities say an ATV reportedly overturned into a creek in Laurel County. The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office says it responded to an ATV crash that occurred nearly 9 miles north of London on Thursday. Deputies say it was reported an ATV had overturned into a creek, causing serious injuries to the…

Man arrested in Morgantown on sexual abuse charges involving child

MORGANTOWN, Ky. – A wanted Hopkinsville man has been apprehended in Butler County on sexual abuse charges. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police arrested 41-year-old Timmie Hooten of Hopkinsville on Dec. 22. Court records say this follows a warrant of arrest on indictment issued earlier last month. Hooten faces charges of first-degree sexual abuse, victim under 12…

T.J. Samson Community Hospital welcomes first baby of new year

Courtesy of T.J. Regional Health. GLASGOW, Ky. – The team at T.J. Samson Community Hospital welcomed the first baby of 2026. May Marifer Velasco Rendon was born at 4:29 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1, according to a social media post by T.J. Regional Health. She weighed 7 pounds and 12 ounces and was delivered by Dr. Todd Bader, the hospital…

Hart Co. man charged with fleeing police in vehicle

HARDYVILLE, Ky. – A Hardyville man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he fled police this past weekend. According to a uniform citation, on the night of Dec. 27, the Horse Cave Police Department observed a vehicle traveling without its headlights on. Authorities say an officer attempted to catch the vehicle and activated the cruiser’s emergency equipment. During this…

U.S. 41 closure to continue in Todd County after train derailment

TODD COUNTY, Ky. – A U.S. 41 road closure remains in effect after a train derailed in Todd County on Tuesday. Transportation officials say the closure has been extended, with the road expected to remain closed until early next week. The road remains closed between Trenton in Todd County and Pembroke in Christian County. Todd County Emergency Management says progress…

Wanted Tompkinsville man charged with human trafficking involving minor

TOMPKINSVILLE, Ky. – A Tompkinsville man wanted in connection with human trafficking charges is now behind bars. According to a uniform citation, 46-year-old Steven Stewart of Tompkinsville was arrested Tuesday on multiple charges, including human trafficking involving a minor and and over 30 counts of possession of matter of a sex performance by a minor. Court records state an active…

Monticello man arrested after allegedly stealing coin machine from laundromat

Source: Monticello Police Department. MONTICELLO, Ky. – A Monticello man is facing charges after police say a coin machine was stolen from a laundromat. According to Monticello police, 32-year-old Jacob Coffey was arrested Thursday evening following an investigation into a reported burglary at The Wash House in Monticello. Police say Coffey was identified through several tips they received after making…

Bowling Green mother arrested in child abuse investigation

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green mother has been arrested as a result of a child abuse investigation. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded Dec. 10 for a follow-up on a report of possible child abuse. Police say the report stated a 6-year-old stated he was being choked by his mother. Authorities say the…