Author: WNKY Staff

1 sustains minor injuries in Barren River water rescue

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Several agencies responded to a water rescue in Allen County last month. According to a release, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife 4th District Game Wardens responded to a report of a capsized boat on the Barren River Jan. 31. The report also stated that one person occupied the boat. Allen County Fire and Rescue rescued the person, who…

WKU WBB: Lady Toppers Bounce Back With Impressive Defensive Showing Against Jax State

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU women’s basketball (6-18, 2-11 CUSA) got back into the win column on Saturday afternoon in E.A. Diddle Arena with a 56-41 win against Jacksonville State (12-13, 6-7 CUSA). HOW IT HAPPENED Torri James, Tia Shelling, Trinity Rowe, Zsofia Telegdy and Salma Khedr were the first five on the court for WKU for the fourth consecutive game….

Elkton man facing drug charges after causing disturbance at gas station

GUTHRIE, Ky. – An Elkton man faces criminal charges after allegedly jumping on a counter at a business. According to a release, the Todd County Sheriff’s Office responded to Favorite Lotto in Guthrie Friday evening to reports of a man acting erratically inside the business. The suspect, 38-year-old Christopher Seiber, of Elkton, allegedly jumped on the counter at the business….

Daviess Co. man faces over 25 child sexual abuse material charges

DAVIESS COUNTY, Ky. – A Daviess County man is facing over 25 child sexual abuse material charges. According to a report by K105, on Wednesday, the Owensboro Police Department arrested 18-year-old Prestyn D. Blair of Thruston following an online investigation. A search warrant was executed at Blair’s home located on Keenland Parkway, K105 states. Blair was charged with 20 counts…

Baby baths seats sold on Amazon recalled for drowning risk

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. KENTUCKY – A baby bath product previously sold on Amazon is being recalled due to a possible drowning risk. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says on Thursday, CheerKid Baby Bath Seats were under a recall due to being unstable, having the potential to tip over and risk a serious injury or drowning. At…

Logan County Animal Care and Control launches pet food pantry

Source: Logan County Animal Care and Control. LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – Logan County Animal Care and Control is sharing the love with the local community. The shelter announced Friday it has launched its new dog food pantry for Logan County residents in need. According to a social media post by staff, the pantry will operate Monday through Saturday from 11…

Child exchange ends in gunfire in Edmonson County, 1 arrested

EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – A Brownsville woman is facing a wanton endangerment charge after deputies say she fired a gun during an altercation at a child exchange earlier this month. According to a citation from the Edmonson County Sheriff’s Department, 25-year-old Cheyanne M. King was charged with first-degree wanton endangerment – discharge of a firearm. Deputies were called around 3:20…

Six people charged in alleged poaching ring, says KY Fish and Wildlife

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Six people are facing charges related to an alleged poaching ring in Hardin and Grayson counties following a year-long investigation. According to a release, the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources 3rd District is investigating a group that they believe is responsible for the illegal killing of several hundred animals, including deer, turkey, foxes and a domestic pet….

Former Portland restaurant manager convicted in sexual exploitation case

Source: Thomas Dean, District Attorney General, Sumner County, TN. PORTLAND, Tenn. – A former restaurant manager in Portland, Tennessee has been convicted in a sexual exploitation case involving a teen job seeker. That’s according to a social media post Thursday by Thomas Dean, district attorney general for Sumner County. Forty-two-year-old Landon Justin Long now has multiple child sexual abuse-related convictions…