Author: WNKY Staff

Glasgow police say man stalked home, possessed handgun

GLASGOW, Ky. – A man is facing stalking and driving under the influence charges. Glasgow Police Department Public Information Officer Major Terry Flatt says officers reported to Redwood Street to a complaint on Monday. When officers arrived, they located Wesley Houchens, 36, sitting in the driver’s seat of his vehicle. Officers say Houchens appeared to be intoxicated. Officers attempted to…

Search warrant leads to multiple arrests in Daviess, McLean County

UTICA, Ky.—Kentucky State Police troopers executed a search warrant at a residence in the 1600 block of 1600 East Harmons Ferry Road in Utica (At the Daviess/McLean County line) around 2 a.m. last Monday. Troopers located pounds of suspected methamphetamine, Phsillocybin, Cocaine, Alprazolam, Xanax, Anabolic Steroids, Marijuana, scales and various forms of drug paraphernalia including indoor cultivation stations. Edward J….

Russellville police seek information on shoplifting case

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – The Russellville Police Department seeks the public’s help in a theft case. The department is attempting to identify an individual who could information on a shoplifting incident that happened at Family Liquor on North Main Street. If you have information on the individual, call the Russellville Police Department at 270.726.7669.  

Fugitive arrested by Grayson Co. deputy after vehicle found along road

Source: K105. LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – A fugitive out of Leitchfield has been apprehended by the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office. According to WNKY News 40 media partner K105, on Friday night around 10 p.m., central dispatch received a call stating there was a car on the side of Claggett Road with a blinker on and no one around the vehicle. While…

Bowling Green man arrested on warrant in Scottsville

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – One man wanted on a warrant has been apprehended in Scottsville. The Allen County Sheriff’s Office says deputies located 34-year-old Christopher Hutcheson of Bowling Green on Monday. According to authorities, Hutcheson had an active probation violation warrant for his arrest. Hutcheson was arrested without incident and transported to the Allen County Detention Center.  

Lady Toppers return home to face Austin Peay

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Women’s Tennis will host Austin Peay at 1 p.m. CT on Tuesday at the Warren County Tennis Facility at Michael O. Buchanon Park. MATCH INFO Austin Peay (0-4 overall, 0-0 ASUN) at WKU (4-2 overall, 0-0 CUSA) Tuesday, Feb. 11 | 1 p.m. CT Warren County Tennis Facility at Michael O. Buchanon Park | Bowling…

Elkton officers locate suspected fentanyl, meth after woman found unconscious

ELKTON, Ky. – One person is facing multiple drug charges in Todd County. According to the Elkton Police Department, an officer and captain responded Monday around 12:30 p.m. for a report of a female unconscious in her vehicle at the gas pumps of a FiveStar. Upon arrival, police say they located 34-year-old Brittany McDonald of Dunmor unconscious in the vehicle….

Nicholasville Police Department mourning loss of officer

Source: Nicholasville Police Department. NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. – The Nicholasville Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its officers. On Monday, the department announced the death of officer Anthony Ruggiero. Ruggiero was a nine-year veteran of the NPD, officials say. The department says it is “experiencing profound sadness in the aftermath of his untimely death.” The department has not…

Bitowf named CUSA Video Coordinator of the Year

Credit: WKU AthleticsBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football Video Coordinator Chase Bitowf has been named the 2024-25 Conference USA Video Coordinator of the Year by the Collegiate Sports Video Association, the organization announced Monday. Bitowf was selected by his peers in CUSA to receive the Conference Video Coordinator of the Year honor.  He is now a finalist for the prestigious…

Millions of baked goods recalled over potential listeria

(CNN) – Millions of baked goods are being pulled off the shelves over listeria concerns. The Food and Drug Administration is stepping up its recall of 60 baked products. That includes a variety of doughnut, cinnamon sticks, crullers and fritters manufactured by the pastry wholesaler FGF Brands. While the recall was initially issued on Jan. 7, it was upgraded to…