Author: WNKY Staff

Portions of 2 Nolin River Lake campgrounds temporarily closed

BEE SPRING, Ky. – Portions of two campgrounds at Nolin River Lake will be closed temporarily. According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, portions of Moutardier and Dog Creek Campgrounds are closed through July 5 for visitor safety. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says the closures are a result of flooded access roads, campsite inundation, and electrical…

Ohio County man charged in $800,000 theft, damage investigation

CENTERTOWN, Ky. – An Ohio County man is charged with theft and drug possession following an investigation. According to the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office, a search warrant was executed at a home in the 13000 block of State Route 69 South in Centertown Monday, resulting in the arrest of 32-year-old Nathanial Burden. Deputies obtained the search warrant following an investigation…

South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force arrests man wanted on federal gun, drug charges

SIMPSON COUNTY, Ky.- According to a release from the South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force, multiple agencies conducted a traffic stop on a 2026 Dodge Charger registered to Norris Davidson from Nashville, Tennessee. Davidson was known to have an active arrest warrant out of the United States District Court, Western District of Kentucky, for firearms and drug trafficking. Davidson was…

1 flown for treatment, 1 charged after shooting in Hopkinsville

  HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (WKDZ) – One man was injured and another is facing a charge following a shooting in Hopkinsville on Monday afternoon. That’s according to a report by WKDZ, which states the incident happened on in the parking lot of Bradford Square Mall off of Fort Campbell Boulevard. Hopkinsville police say just after 3 p.m., an argument occurred between…

Man arrested after vehicle pursuit in Lyon County

Source: Lyon County Sheriff’s Office. LYON COUNTY, Ky. – One man is facing charges after a reported vehicle pursuit in Lyon County over the weekend. According to the Kentucky State Police, on Saturday around 2:45 p.m., troopers received a call regarding a two-vehicle injury collision on Interstate 24 westbound near the 50-mile marker in Lyon County. Authorities say they were…

Barren County Sheriff’s Office issues online safety reminder to parents, guardians

Source: Canva.BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Barren County Sheriff’s Office is reminding the community to stay aware of online risks for children during summer break. According to the sheriff’s office, internet predators are aware school is out for the summer, meaning they could take advantage of increased screen time. Authorities say parents and guardians may also be at work or…

Lisa Rice Library to operate cooling center amid high temperatures

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – As a result of this week’s high temperatures, the Warren County Public Library says it will operate a cooling center at Lisa Rice Library to provide a safe, air-conditioner space to escape the heat. Organizers say the cooling center will be open Tuesday, June 30 through Friday, July 3 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in…

Lightning strikes home in Grayson County, causes fire

Source: K105. GRAYSON COUNTY, Ky. (K105) – A lightning strike resulted in a fire at a Grayson County home on Sunday. According to a report by K105, Leitchfield and Falls of Rough firefighters were dispatched to a residential fire Sunday morning at 555 Warren Purcell Road. K105 states an occupant said smoke was coming from an air conditioner, with flames…

Glasgow public square to close for concert event on Thursday

GLASGOW, Ky. – Glasgow drivers could see traffic impacts due to a concert downtown on Thursday. According to the Glasgow Police Department, the east side of the Glasgow public square will close at 4 p.m. Thursday, while the north and south side will close at 6 p.m. Police say this is due to the Community Band Concert, “A Celebration of…

2 arrested after wanted man found hiding in trunk, police say

PORTLAND, Tenn. – Two people were arrested after a wanted man was found in a car truck in Portland. According to a release, the Portland Police Department responded to a License Plate Reader (LPR) alert Sunday. The alert indicated that the driver, Kasey Wilson, had active arrest warrants. Officers observed a traffic violation and conducted a traffic stop. PPD says…