Author: WNKY Staff

Judd named Barren County Family YMCA chairman, chief volunteer officer

Photo source Barren County Family YMCAGLASGOW, Ky. – The Barren County Family YMCA announced Brandon Judd as Chairman and Chief Volunteer Officer on Monday. According to a release, Judd’s role will involve collaborating with YMCA leadership and volunteers to support youth programming, childcare expansion, senior services, and community health initiatives. “Brandon brings a strong commitment to service and a clear…

Beshear signs legislation to protect Kentuckians from severe weather

FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear signed Senate Bill 11 into law, creating a residential safe room rebate program and fund to protect eligible Kentuckians from severe weather. According to the governor’s office, the program is aiming to help save lives during natural disasters and will be administered by Kentucky Emergency Management. Homeowners will qualify for a rebate…

Final defendant in reported Bowling Green drug conspiracy sentenced

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One man has been sentenced to nearly two decades in prison in a reported Bowling Green drug conspiracy. According to the United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Kentucky, on March 17, 49-year-old Shantaja S. Hutchins, the final defendant in a six-person methamphetamine conspiracy centered in Bowling Green, was sentenced to serve 18.5 years in federal…

Russellville man charged with rape, sodomy

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A Russellville man is facing multiple charges, including rape. According to a uniform citation, the Russellville Police Department received a sexual assault complaint on March 19. According to police, the victim reported the sexual assault occurred on a previous day. After interviewing the victim, police say they executed a search warrant on a residence. During this time,…

Car crashes through fencing and flees scene, says Edmonson County Sheriff

Photo source Edmonson County Sheriff’s OfficeBROWNSVILLE, Ky. – The Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash. According to a social media post, ECSO responded to 2728 Morgantown Road to a report of a vehicle crashing into a fence and leaving the scene at approximately 2 pm on Sunday. During the investigation, deputies located parts of a vehicle at the…

Life’s Better Together hosts annual Luck Casino Night

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Saturday night, Life’s Better Together hosted its seventh annual Luck Casino Night, a rhinestone cowboy affair held at Highland Stables. The evening featured casino-style games, a silent auction, vendors and live music. One hundred percent of the proceeds raised go to support local families with a child or parent who is battling a critical illness.

DSSKY returns to basketball court for annual Hardwood Heroes

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Saturday was a busy day for Bowling Green, with the day starting off at Bowling Green Junior High School. Down Syndrome of Southern Kentucky celebrated World Down Syndrome Day with this year’s Hardwood Heroes. The basketball game featured the WNKY Blue Team and the Texas Roadhouse Yellow Team, with the Buddies taking to the court for…

Man charged with fleeing police in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he led a pursuit through Bowling Green on Saturday. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police observed a pickup truck speeding at 101 miles per hour near the 28-mile marker southbound of Interstate 65. The citation says a trooper motioned for the driver to pull…

Louisville man dies in Meade County crash

MULDRAUGH, Ky. – A Louisville man is dead after a crash in Meade County. According to a release, the Kentucky State Police responded to a single-vehicle collision on Saturday morning on US 31W in the city limits of Muldraugh. KSP’s preliminary investigation indicated that 34-year-old Dennis J. Perry, of Louisville, was driving a vehicle northbound when it exited the roadway,…

Bowling Green man charged after alleged attempt to steal vehicle

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One man is behind bars after an alleged attempt to steal a vehicle in Bowling Green left one man injured. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded Saturday to 1225 N. Lee Drive. Police say upon arrival, they located a male lying down in the parking lot with a fractured ankle. According…