Author: WNKY Staff

2 dead in fatal Clinton County house fire

ALBANY, Ky. – A fatal house fire claimed the lives of two in Clinton County. According to the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office, first responders received a dispatch to a structure fire at 1175 Koger Mountain Road in Albany on Wednesday morning. When the Albany Fire Department and Clinton County EMS arrived at the home, two individuals were located in the…

Chamber, Stupp Bridge announce multi-million dollar investment in Warren County

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A manufacturer is making a major investment in Warren County. According to a release from the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, Stupp Bridge plans a $2.7 million capital investment in its Bowling Green operations, which will create 15 new full-time jobs. Stupp Bridge is a leading bridge fabrication and steel structure manufacturer, according to its…

Wolfe County Search and Rescue carries hiker to safety

Source: Wolfe County Search and Rescue Team. WOLFE COUNTY, Ky. – A hiker is safe thanks to the efforts of rescue crews in Wolfe County. According to Wolfe County Search and Rescue Team, around 1 p.m. Wednesday, search and rescue received a 911 call for a female hiker who sustained a leg injury on Rock Bridge while hiking with her…

Warren County units respond to reported structure fire

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Multiple Warren County units were dispatched Wednesday evening to a possible structure fire. News 40 arrived on scene, observing a home with visible smoke at 6475 Barren River Road. The cause of the smoke has not been released by fire personnel at this time. We will provide additional details as they are released.

Warren County man allegedly wrecks stolen vehicle in Madisonville

ALVATON, Ky. – A Warren County man is behind bars after allegedly crashing a stolen vehicle in Madisonville on Sunday. According to a uniform citation, the Madisonville Police Department responded early Sunday morning for a reported traffic accident off of North Main Street and Nebo Road in Madisonville. Police say around 3:30 a.m., 19-year-old Daelyn Howell of Alvaton had stolen…

WKU BSB: Strong Hitting Powers WKU to Win Over Louisville

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Baseball (14-11) defeated Louisville (16-9) 10-5 Tuesday evening at Nick Denes Field. The Hilltoppers were led offensively by the duo of Camden Ross and JP Acosta, who each notched three hits on Tuesday. WKU pitching allowed only six Cardinal hits for an offense that averaged over 11 per game going into the matchup. Louisville native Kaine…

Jury finds Meta and YouTube negligent in design, operation of their platforms

LOS ANGELES (KNBC) – A California jury has found Meta and YouTube negligent in the design or operation of their social media platforms. Outside of the courtroom, families who say their children were harmed by social media embraced as they celebrated the verdict, according to a report by KNBC. KNBC reports the civil trial centered on a lawsuit filed by…

EV charging stations now available in Glasgow

Source: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow gas station now offers fast-charging electric vehicle stations. According to the office of Gov. Andy Beshear, the stations are funded through Team Kentucky’s EV Charging Program and can be found at Casey’s Store in Glasgow. “Electric vehicles are no longer the technology of the future, they’re here now,” Beshear said. “That’s…

Paducah man to face prison time for threatening judge

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Paducah man is scheduled to be sentenced to prison time for threatening a McCracken County district judge, officials say. The office of Attorney General Russell Coleman says on Monday, 36-year-old David Cox pleaded guilty to one count of intimidating a participant in the legal process and one count of menacing in exchange for a two-year prison…

Free Easter egg hunt with 50,000 eggs coming to Warren Central High School

Easter eggs hunt background with copy space. A spring green meadow with Easter eggs hidden in grass. Festive family traditional play game on Easter. Source: Envato/by by deriabinanatalia. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Families across south-central Kentucky are invited to attend a free community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28 at Warren Central High School’s football field. According to organizers,…