Author: WNKY Staff

Two bicyclists sustain serious injuries after being struck by vehicle in Hopkinsville

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – A Radcliff man is facing several charges after crashing into bicyclists. On Monday evening, the Christian County Sheriff’s Office says it responded to the 1000 block of Pembroke Road with the Hopkinsville Police Department to a report of a serious vehicle collision. The collision involved a single vehicle and four bicyclists. CCSO says first responders located two…

Bus driver, children sustain injuries in Todd County crash

TODD COUNTY – A Tuesday morning crash involving a school bus injured six. The Todd County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to a crash at U.S. 68 at East Jefferson Davis Highway, near Williams Hill Road, according to a report by WNKY News 40 partner WEKT Radio. Deputies say a school bus was traveling on Williams Hill Road and turned…

UPDATE: Grayson Co. man who allegedly posted photos of local women, teens to porn site arrested

UPDATE (May 7, 2025, 10:51 a.m.) – A Grayson County man is facing additional charges in an ongoing investigation after he allegedly posted photos of local women to a pornography site. According to a uniform citation, Zackery Robinson, 29, of Caneyville faces additional charges that include seven counts of promoting a minor under 16 in a sex performance, five counts…

UPDATE: Identity of man killed in motorcycle crash released

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is investigating a fatal crash. According to Public Information Officer Ronnie Ward, the accident happened on Old Morgantown Road near The Registry on Monday evening at approximately 8 pm. The operator of the motorcycle involved, Charles D. Girdler, 42, of Bowling Green, sustained fatal injuries. The investigation is ongoing.

Semi-truck rollover closes lane on I-65 south

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A southbound lane on I-65 is closed following an injury accident. Kentucky State Police Public Affairs Officer Katan Parker says a semi-truck rolled over on I-65 southbound near mile marker 36 on Monday evening. According to scanner traffic, a utility pole was knocked over. One person sustained a minor injury in the rollover. Parker says the…

Man arrested in Hart Co. on distribution of obscene matter to minors offense

HART COUNTY, Ky. – A wanted man has been apprehended in Hart County on multiple offenses, including distribution of obscene matter to minors. According to jail records, 34-year-old Justin Morrison was arrested Monday on charges of procurement or promote use of minor by electronic means and distribution of obscene matter to minors, first offense. Morrison was previously wanted on these…

BG man wanted on rape, sodomy charges captured after 18 years in Florida

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – A Bowling Green fugitive that has evaded law enforcement for nearly 18 years has been captured in Florida on charges that include rape and sodomy. According to Kentucky State Police public affairs officer trooper Katan Parker, 49-year-old Donnie A. Phelps of Bowling Green has been arrested in Pinellas County, Florida on charges of first-degree rape, victim…

Franklin pharmacist, wife sentenced in theft and health care fraud case

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A Franklin pharmacist and his wife have been sentenced for multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit health care fraud. Both Joseph Huff, 46, and Jenifer Huff, 46, were sentenced last week for engaging in a conspiracy to commit theft of medical products, conspiracy to unlawfully distribute controlled substances, conspiracy to commit health care fraud and health care…

Mental health event to take place at Lisa Rice Public Library

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – An event focused on mental health is set to be held this Wednesday, May 7 at the Lisa Rice Public Library. The Mental Health for All Fair aims to help bring awareness to mental illness and suicide prevention while allowing attendees to connect with mental health professionals and resources for their well-being. The event, in association…

Warren County Public Library executive director receives national recognition

Source: Warren County Public LibraryBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Congratulations are in order for Court Stevens, the executive director of the Warren County Public Library. Stevens has been named a 2025 Mover and Shaker by Library Journal in the Community Builders category, according to a release Monday by WCPL. The library says this national honor recognizes Stevens’ “visionary leadership and creative strategies…