Author: WNKY Staff

Hardin County Sheriff’s Office investigating alleged assault, robbery

July 4, 2026

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CECILIA, Ky. – The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an alleged assault and robbery that happened Saturday morning According to a release, deputies received a report of an assault during a robbery in the 5000 block of Hardinsburg Road in Cecilia at approximately 3 am. HCSO says the victim of the alleged assault was transported to Baptist Health Hardin…

Chris Allen sits down with Lieutenant General Steven L. Basham

July 3, 2026

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WNKY News 40 Weather Chief Chris Allen sits down with Lieutenant General Steven L. Basham in this special edition of Voices of Honor.

Warren County fire units respond to house fire on Plano Road

July 2, 2026

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Fire Department System (WCFDS) responded to a structure fire Thursday evening. According to WCFDS, units from Plano, Alvaton, Browning and Woodburn were dispatched to 1405 Plano Road to reports of a house on fire at approximately 9:30 pm. Fire units from Plano located a one-story house with smoke emitting from it. Additional fire…

Graves County man charged after animal cruelty investigation

July 2, 2026

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GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. – A Graves County man is behind bars after an animal cruelty investigation. According to a social media post by the Graves County Sheriff’s Office, on Wednesday, Graves County Animal Control contacted deputies reporting an animal cruelty case. Authorities say a request for a welfare check of two dogs on chains in the sun and without shade…

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet provides report of latest local traffic impacts

July 2, 2026

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is sharing traffic impacts for July 2-10 in District Three. According to transportation officials, all work is subject to change. Interstate 165 A project to completely restore and preserve the I-165 bridges over the Green River (mile point 32.6) in Butler County continues. Drivers have switched onto the new traffic pattern. Southbound…

1 dead after crash in Pike County

July 2, 2026

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PIKEVILLE, Ky. – One person is dead following a crash in Pike County on Wednesday. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers were notified of a single-vehicle collision around 3:51 p.m. The crash occurred on U.S. 23 in the Pikeville community. Authorities say the preliminary investigation showed Paul Bisbee was driving an SUV southbound when his vehicle crossed into the…

Compton named Munfordville Elementary principal

July 2, 2026

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MUNFORDVILLE, Ky. – Hart County Schools announced a new principal this week. Will Compton has been named principal of Munfordville Elementary School. Compton began his career in education as a 5th grade math and science teacher at Lost River Elementary School in 2002. Compton recently served as assistant principal at Highland Elementary in Glasgow for five years after spending four…

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Gov. Beshear announces 2026 Kentucky State Police Youth Academy graduates

July 2, 2026

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Photo source: Kentucky State PoliceALBANY, Ky. – 36 young Kentuckians graduated from the Kentucky State Police Youth Academy Thursday, according to Governor Andy Beshear. According to a release, the graduates participated in a weeklong program that inspires the “next generation of law enforcement” by creating interaction with troopers and officers. Participants learn leadership skills, fitness and law enforcement principles. The…

6 arrested after month-long drug trafficking investigation in McCracken County

July 2, 2026

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Drug photo courtesy of McCracken County Sheriff’s Office. Background image courtesy of Canva. MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. – Six people are facing charges after a month-long drug trafficking investigation in McCracken County, officials say. According to a social media post by the McCracken County Sheriff’s office, authorities discovered a total of about 278 grams of methamphetamine, as well as thousands of…

BGPD warning public of ongoing warrant phone scam

July 2, 2026

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is warning residents of a recurring scam. BGPD says a caller is telling victims that there is a warrant out for their arrest. The scammer then tells the victim that they can use gift cards for payment. Residents cannot pay for any warrants using gift cards, and the BGPD does not…