Author: WNKY Staff

62-year-old woman dead following house fire in Harlan County

HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. – One woman has died following a house fire in Harlan County on Monday. The Kentucky State Police says on Monday night around 9:22 p.m., it received a call reporting a house fire at 229 Shell Hollow Road in the Eastbrook community of Harlan County. Members of KSP Post 10 responded to the scene, along with the…

Howie Mandel, Preacher Lawson to bring comedy show to The SKYPAC

Source: The SKYPAC.BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This April, Howie Mandel is bringing his comedy show to The Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center, and he’s bringing a fan favorite from NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.” Preacher Lawson, who appeared on the show, will open the comedy act, set for Friday, April 3, according to The SKYPAC. Mandel is known as a comedian,…

Bowling Green man charged with possessing child sexual abuse materials

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is charged with possession of child sexual abuse materials following an investigation. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department assisted Homeland Security Investigations in executing a search warrant at a residence on Warren Way Monday morning. Law enforcement says 40-year-old Brandon Shipley of Bowling Green allegedly possessed child sexual…

Man charged after alleged tool thefts from Bowling Green businesses

Source: Bowling Green Police Department. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A man is behind bars after allegedly stealing several thousand dollars worth of tools in Bowling Green. The Bowling Green Police Department says on Monday, officers were notified of shoplifting in progress on American Avenue. Authorities say employees at the store said a man loaded tools into a large tote before…

Nashville selected as one of six host cities for 2028 Olympics Soccer Tournament

Source: Envato ElementsLOS ANGELES – Six cities have been selected to host the 2028 Olympic Soccer Tournaments. According to a release, New York, New York; Columbus, Ohio; Nashville, Tennessee; St. Louis, Missouri; San José, California; and San Diego, California will host group stage and knockout matches. Nashville’s Goedis Park is the venue for the matches. The final stage matches and…

1 dead following camper fire in Upton

UPTON, Ky. – One person is dead following a camper fire. According to a release, the Upton Fire Department responded to a residential camper fire in the 14700 block of South Dixie Highway in Upton on Saturday morning. The release states that UFD was notified that one person may still be inside the camper while responding to the scene. Upon…

Anonymous tip leads to discovery of wildlife crimes in Simpson County

SIMPSON COUNTY, Ky. – An anonymous complaint revealed an illegal buck harvest in Simpson County in December. According to a release, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement says Warden Trevor Lowe investigated a suspect who illegally harvested a second buck during the muzzleloader season. The release states that a muzzleloader and one buck were seized. KFWLE says potential wildlife crimes…

Grant funding available for Kentucky community projects using recycled tires

FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Monday, Team Kentucky announced proposals are being accepted for community projects that promote the use of recycled Kentucky waste tires to support outdoor activities. Projects can include landscape mulch projects, walking trails, poured-in-place playgrounds, sidewalks or other surfaces, horse trailer or stall mats, tree wells, picnic tables, benches and more, according to the Commonwealth of Kentucky…

Kentucky state treasury office returns record $86 million to residents

Source: Envato/By by Chatham172. FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky state treasurer Mark H. Metcalf is reminding Kentuckians to see if the Commonwealth is holding money that belongs to them. This follows National Unclaimed Property Day, which occurred on Feb. 1. Metcalf says since taking office, his administration has returned a “record $86 million in unclaimed property to Kentuckians.” “Every dollar we…