Author: WNKY Staff

UPDATE: 3 victims in fatal Glasgow crash identified

October 18, 2025

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GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department responded to a fatal crash Friday evening. Major Terry Flatt says officers received a dispatch to the intersection of Veterans Outer Loop and North Jackson Highway at approximately 11:32 p.m. GPD’s initial investigation shows that Asa Howard, 18, of Edmonton, was driving northbound on North Jackson Highway and driving through the intersection with…

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Multiple area nonprofits to receive grants during Annual Women’s Fund Dinner

October 17, 2025

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Community Foundation of South Central Kentucky is preparing for its Annual Women’s Fund Dinner on Tuesday, Oct. 21. According to a release by the Community Foundation of South Central Kentucky, the dinner is set for 5 p.m. at the Knicely Conference Center. The evening will feature presentations from four nonprofit finalists competing for transformative impact…

Glasgow Fire Department’s Russell C. Francis Substation celebrates 50 years

October 17, 2025

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Source: Glasgow Fire Department. GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Fire Department’s Russell C. Francis Substation is recognizing decades of service to the community. According to a social media post on Friday by the Glasgow Fire Department, the Russell C. Francis Substation first opened in 1975. The substation was named to honor longtime chief Russell C. Francis, the post says, who…

3 indicted in multi-county cattle theft investigation, says Metcalfe County sheriff

October 17, 2025

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EDMONTON, Ky. – Two men have been indicted on felony charges following an investigation into cattle thefts. Metcalfe County Sheriff Lonnie Hodges says MSCO and the Kentucky State Police Drug Enforcement/Special Investigations section have been conducting a long-term investigation into cattle thefts in Barren, Hart, Hardin, and Metcalfe Counties. Hodges says following witness interviews and the execution of search warrants,…

Glasgow man indicted on charges connected to fatal shooting

October 17, 2025

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PARK CITY, Ky. – A Glasgow man has been formally charged in connection with a fatal shooting in Park City. According to court records, 39-year-old Thomas Orlando was indicted on charges of murder – domestic violence and two counts of first-degree wanton endangerment – discharge of firearm. Court records state the indictment was filed on Oct. 15. The charges stem…

Glasgow man charged with theft of farm equipment

October 17, 2025

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GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow man is behind bars after an alleged theft involving farm equipment. According to a uniform citation, the Barren County Sheriff’s Office responded Thursday to Harry King Road for a reported theft. Authorities say upon arrival, they spoke to a male subject that stated they had arrived to a farm and discovered a tractor and side-by-side…

Aldi offering $40 full Thanksgiving meal, here’s what to buy

October 17, 2025

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Source: Aldi U.S. BATAVIA, Ill. — This holiday season, Aldi says it is offering a way to feed your family this Thanksgiving for $40. According to a release by Aldi, shoppers can create a full Thanksgiving meal for 10 people from its stores for the offered price. “The ALDI commitment to low prices is unwavering and I am thrilled that…

Graves Gilbert Clinic to end participation in Humana insurance plans starting in February 2026

October 17, 2025

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Graves Gilbert Clinic and its parent organization, GGC Health, have announced they will no longer participate in Humana insurance programs starting on Feb. 1. According to a release Friday by Graves Gilbert, this will include Humana Medicaid and Medicare Advantage plans. The release states this decision follows months of “negotiations and good-faith efforts to resolve contract…

Frankfort man’s dinner run leads to $50,000 scratch-off win

October 17, 2025

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Source: Kentucky Lottery. FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Frankfort man went home with more than just dinner after he bought a Kentucky Lottery Scratch-off ticket, winning $50,000. According to the Kentucky Lottery, Arnold Suter went to a Kroger on U.S. Highway 127 South to pick up dinner and grabbed a $5,000,000 Fortune Scratch-off ticket on his way out. “I just went out…

2 transported for injuries following Glasgow collision

October 17, 2025

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GLASGOW, Ky. – Two people were transported for treatment following a reported collision in Glasgow on Friday. According to a release by the Barren County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to an injury collision at the intersection of South Green Street and Sunset Avenue. Upon arrival, authorities say they learned a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze driven by 28-year-old Barbara Ortiz-Valle of Glasgow…