Author: WNKY Staff

Police looking for owner of goat roaming near Hardin County Detention Center

Source: Elizabethtown Police Department. ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. – The Elizabethtown Police Department is reaching out to the community about what they’re calling a “mischievous goat” roaming the area. Police say the unclaimed animal is spending time on South Dixie Highway near the Hardin County Detention Center. So far, authorities say they have tried to locate him, but he flees “into the…

Fifth-grade teacher arrested after alleged sexual conversations with student

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A fifth-grade teacher in Kentucky is behind bars in connection with alleged sexual conversations with a young student. According to a uniform citation, Louisville Metro Police Department detectives were contacted by JCPS police in relation to exploitation of a juvenile victim. Authorities say during a non-traditional workday, also known as an NTI day, a fifth-grade math teacher…

Bowling Green man charged after allegedly loading sexually explicit acts involving a minor on chat app

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is charged with child sexual exploitation offenses following an investigation. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department received a cyber tip through the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC). BGPD detectives say a photo of an adult male having sexual intercourse with a female toddler was uploaded to a Kik…

So Delicious ice cream under recall due to possible presence of rocks

Source: FDA via CNN Newsource. (CNN) – One company is issuing a recall on one of its ice cream flavors. Danone is voluntarily recalling its So Delicious dairy-free salted caramel cluster frozen dessert. The concern is the cashews could contain foreign materials, including small rocks. Danone says it has already corrected the issue, and no other flavors are impacted. However,…

First of 2 new bike stations installed in downtown Bowling Green

Source: City of Bowling Green. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The first of two new bike repair stations is officially installed in downtown Bowling Green. According to the city, the first station is located on College Street near the bike lane in front of Spencer’s Coffee. This station was installed by the city’s Public Works Operations in partnership with BikeWalk BG….

8 winning Powerball tickets unclaimed in Kentucky, including ticket sold in Franklin

Source: Kentucky Lottery. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 has been sold in Kentucky, and multiple others remain unclaimed. According to the Kentucky Lottery, the drawing took place on Monday, Dec. 15. The winning ticket was purchased at Kroger Fuel Center at 6767 Beulah Church Road in Louisville. Lottery officials say Monday night’s winning numbers were 23, 35,…

Wanted Logan County man charged with fleeing police in vehicle

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – One man is charged with fleeing police in a vehicle in Logan County. According to the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, around 1:47 a.m. Tuesday, deputies initiated a traffic stop at South Sixth Street and Spring Street for expired registration. Authorities say as the deputy approached the vehicle, the vehicle began to flee southbound on West Sixth…

Simpson County Sheriff’s Office to conduct traffic safety checkpoints

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Simpson County Sheriff’s Office deputies will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints. According to the sheriff’s office, officers will be enforcing laws related to operating a motor vehicle under the influence, licensing of motor vehicles and operators, registration and insurance violations, seat belt and child restraint violations and motor vehicle equipment violations. The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office says…

Units respond for reported gas leak at Warren County home

Source: Alvaton Fire Department. WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Multiple units were on scene of a reported gas leak at a Warren County home. According to Alvaton Fire Department, just after 2:45 p.m. Monday, units responded to a gas leak inside of a residence on Olympia Court. According to Alvaton Fire, units provided a safe area and waited for Atmos to…

Ford Motor Company announces layoff of 1,600 battery plant employees

Source: CNN via CNN Newsource. HARDIN COUNTY, Ky. – Ford Motor Company is laying off 1,600 battery plant employees in Hardin County, according to Hardin County officials. Hardin County judge executive Keith Taul says the layoffs impact BlueOval SK in Glendale. In a social media post by Hardin County Government on Tuesday, Taul says he is focusing on doing “whatever…