Author: WNKY Staff

First responders work structure fire in Hart County

HORSE CAVE, Ky. – First responders were at the scene of a reported structure fire in Horse Cave Monday. According to Kentucky State Police public affairs officer Trooper Katan Parker, the fire occurred on L and N Turnpike Road on Monday. He says the fire is now out. Parker confirmed a couple of vehicles were involved, along with two outhouses….

Horse Cave man charged with trespassing at Bowling Green hotel

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Horse Cave man is charged with trespassing after an incident at a local hotel. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded to 3139 Scottsville Road just after 2 a.m. Saturday for report of a burglary in progress. Police say upon arrival, they spoke with occupants inside of a hotel room, who…

FEMA teams visiting Franklin neighborhoods affected by flooding

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Crews with the Federal Emergency Management Agency are stopping in neighborhoods affected by February flooding, including Simpson County. According to Simpson County Emergency Management, FEMA will be helping those impacted to apply for disaster assistance in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike and Simpson counties. Officials say FEMA personnel will…

Units respond to truck fire in Warren County

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Units responded for a vehicle fire Monday afternoon in Warren County. According to fire officials, Plano Volunteer Fire Department and Alvaton Volunteer Fire Department responded to the fire along a roundabout on Elrod Road at Smallhouse Road. News 40 received initial reports of the fire shortly before 2 p.m. The fire has since been extinguished. Further…

Mammoth Cave National Park fossil research identifies new ancient shark species

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – A significant discovery has been made at Mammoth Cave National Park. MCNP says a new-to-science species of ancient shark was discovered through a Paleontological Resource Inventory (PRI) in the park. Researchers identified the new species of obruchevodid petalodont, called Clavusodens mcginnisi, through fossil teeth collected deep inside the Ste. Genevieve Formation within the cave. “The fossil…

Christian County man allegedly shoots, kills woman in domestic disturbance

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – A woman is dead following a domestic disturbance. On Sunday, the Christian County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic disturbance in the 6000 block of Pembroke-Oak Grove Road. The dispatcher told deputies gunshots were heard at the scene. Deputies responded to the residence at 10:30 pm. They located Anthony Moore, 35, sitting on the front porch. Deputies…

Deputies make arrests after finding suspected cocaine in vehicle

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Two people are now behind bars after authorities say they found cocaine in a vehicle during a reported parole violation. According to the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, authorities responded Friday around noon to the 200 block of Hopkinsville Road to conduct a drug investigation. Deputies say a probation officer had stated Bradford Elliot, 35, was detained for…

Alvaton firefighters, Sheriff’s Office respond to semi-rollover

Photo credit: Alvaton Fire DepartmentUPDATE: The Alvaton Fire Department says the roadway is now open. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A semi-truck rolled over in Alvaton on Monday morning. The Alvaton Fire Department and Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded to a semi-truck rollover on Woodburn Allen Springs Road between Ben T Johns Road and Mt Lebanon Road. Warren County Sheriff Brett…

Bowling Green man allegedly fires weapon to scare children

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing several charges after allegedly firing a gun during an argument with children. The Bowling Green Police Department responded to a shots fired complaint in the 1100 block of Angora Court on Sunday evening. Police say a man was observed yelling at a female across the road when they arrived at…