Author: WNKY Staff

Hardin County man charged with criminal abuse involving infant

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. – An Elizabethtown man is charged in an ongoing child abuse investigation. According to the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded on Oct. 28 to a report of suspected physical abuse involving an infant. Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division, in coordination with Child Protective Services, began an investigation, authorities say. Over the past two weeks, the sheriff’s…

Firefighters battle early morning house fire in Hardin County

SONORA, Ky. – Firefighters battled a house fire in Hardin County on Thursday. The Upton Fire Department says it was dispatched to a residential fire at 15 Logsdon Lane in Sonora at approximately 4:23 am. The home was fully engulfed in flames. UFD says the fire spread quickly to a dumpster and a grass area, extending toward the woodline before…

Drug Task Forces arrest woman on drug trafficking charges in Scottsville

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A woman faces drug charges following an investigation by local law enforcement in Allen County. The Scottsville Police Department says it worked with the South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force, Warren County Drug Task Force, and Kentucky State Police to obtain an arrest warrant at the home of Megan T. Sequeira on Tuesday. The home is located…

Hardin Co. woman allegedly drives while intoxicated, nearly strikes 2 first responders, 2 tow truck drivers

GRAYSON COUNTY – A Hardin County woman, who allegedly drove while intoxicated, crashed into vehicles providing traffic control. According to a report from K105, Christina M. Brakebill, 48, of Eastview, nearly struck Grayson County Deputy Caleb Fisher, Grayson Co. Constable/Clarkson firefighter Bill Dalton, and C&L Auto Repair owner and tow truck driver, Lance Vaughn, and his son Justin Vaughn, with…

4 Things You Need to Know: November 13, 2025

Today from 10am to 4pm, Pan-Oston is having a job fair and on-site hiring event. Meet the team, explore the facility, and interview on the spot. All you need to bring is your resume and a valid ID. Pan-Oston is located at 6944 Louisville Road. Tonight at the Ellis Walker Gallery, artworks will be hosting its fall exhibition reception and…

Man arrested after allegedly racing vehicle on I-65

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A man is charged with racing a vehicle on a public highway in Simpson County. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police says it observed two vehicles traveling at a high rate of speed on Tuesday on Interstate 65 in Simpson County. KSP says a radar confirmed the vehicles reached a speed of 118 miles…

BG-WC Humane Society converting donated coolers into winter cat shelters

Source: Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society is asking for help in an ongoing project to help shelter area cats during the cold. The humane society says it recently teamed up with Junior Girl Scouts from Troop 186 to collect coolers and convert them into winter shelters for the Community Cat…

14 Louisville plane crash victims identified, area cleanup continues

Source: WLKY via CBS Newspath. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WLKY, WNKY) – The names of the 14 victims of Louisville’s deadly plane crash have been released. The crash, which took place on Nov. 4, involved UPS flight 2976, which was heading to Honolulu, Hawaii, according to officials. The plane was involved in a catastrophic crash just beyond the takeoff runway. Gov. Andy…

Family Enrichment Center launches new program for Run & Walk for Children

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Family Enrichment Center has launched a new program for the 30th annual Run & Walk for Children. According to the nonprofit, the new program invites members of the community to serve as advocates and champions for the Run & Walk for Children and FEC’s mission. Ambassadors will help raise awareness, encourage participation and support fundraising efforts…